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Central softball team remains ranked No. 15 »

PELLA- The Central College softball team stayed idle at No. 15 in the updated NFCA rankings. The Dutch (6-2) went 4-0 on their Kentucky trip with a doubleheader sweep against…

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WARRIORS SPLIT ICCAC OPENER WITH ELLSWORTH »

March 17, 2025 Centerville, IA – The Indian Hills Baseball team opened its Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) campaign with a split Monday afternoon against Ellsworth Community College. The…

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Miller-Meeks, Colleagues Introduce DRUG Act (PBM Reform) »

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (R-IA) today introduced the Delinking Revenue from Unfair Gouging (DRUG) Act, bipartisan…

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Iowa Senate passes bill banning citizens’ police review boards »

Recent training sponsored by the Mahaska County Emergency Management and Mahaska County Sheriff's Office helped area first responders sharpen their skills to deal with active shooters.

by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch March 17, 2025 Iowa local governments would not be able to have citizen police…

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Iowa’s Labor Force Participation Climbs to 67.0 percent »

Iowa Workforce Development

DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s Labor Force Participation Rate rose to 67.0 percent in January, up from the 66.4 percent…

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Iowa peregrine falcons saw ‘above average’ reproduction in 2024 »

Peregrine falcon nests are monitored in Iowa. A peregrine falcon rests on its eggs in a nest on the Dubuque County Courthouse in 2017, which can be seen on livestream. (Photo courtesy of Dubuque County falcon camera)

by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch March 14, 2025 Peregrine falcons, once nonexistent in Iowa, hatched and raised at least…

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Central softball team remains ranked No. 15 »

Central Dutch Athletics

PELLA- The Central College softball team stayed idle at No. 15 in the updated NFCA rankings. The Dutch (6-2) went 4-0 on their Kentucky trip with a doubleheader sweep against Hanover College (Ind.), along with a 9-7 win over Adrian College (Mich.) and an 8-1…

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WARRIORS SPLIT ICCAC OPENER WITH ELLSWORTH »

Indian Hills Athletics

March 17, 2025 Centerville, IA – The Indian Hills Baseball team opened its Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) campaign with a split Monday afternoon against Ellsworth Community College. The Warriors took game one 11-9 before falling in the nightcap at Pat Daugherty Field 10.…

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Two Champs, Six Total All-Americans Lead William Penn to Fourth at Nationals »

William Penn University Athletics

Park City, Kan.–A school-record six All-Americans, including two national champions, propelled the William Penn women’s wrestling team to a high placing at the Third Annual NAIA National Championship Friday and Saturday. As a team, WPU placed fourth with 114 points, while Life (Ga.) won the…

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WPU Collects Victory in Spring Opener »

William Penn University Athletics

Kodak, Tenn.–Olivia Lange (Sr., Buckeburg, Germany, Business Management) headlined a dominating performance by the William Penn women’s golf team as it opened the spring season at the Island Pointe Intercollegiate hosted by Defiance Thursday and Friday. The Statesmen claimed the team crown at the six-program…

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William Penn Cruises to Sweep Over Dordt »

William Penn University Athletics

Oskaloosa–The No. 15 William Penn men’s volleyball team claimed a hard-fought 3-0 sweep over Dordt in Heart of America Athletic Conference play Saturday. The Statesmen (11-7, 8-3 Heart) took control of the match from start to finish, securing the win with set scores of 25-16,…

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WPU Bounces Back with Pair of Victories »

William Penn University Athletics

Oskaloosa–The Statesmen baseball team rebounded nicely Saturday as it swept Park in a Heart of America Athletic Conference doubleheader. William Penn (10-10, 3-5 Heart) claimed a split of the four-game weekend series as it defeated the Pirates by scores of 6-3 and 16-5. Through the…

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Statesmen Deliver Commanding Victory Over Mustangs »

William Penn University Athletics

Oskaloosa–The No. 15 William Penn men’s volleyball team delivered a dominant 3-0 sweep over Morningside in a Heart of America Athletic Conference competition Friday. The Statesmen (10-7, 7-3 Heart) left little room for the Mustangs (9-11, 4-8 Heart) to find any rhythm, taking the match…

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Spring Break Trip Ends with Two More WPU Wins »

William Penn University Athletics

Tucson, Ariz.–The Statesmen softball team wrapped up its spring break week with two wins Friday. William Penn (16-8), which extended its winning streak to six games, defeated Salve Regina (R.I.) 11-1 in five innings and then dropped Nelson (Ariz.) 11-7. WPU 11, Salve Regina 1…

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William Penn Swept by Park in Home-Opening Twinbill »

William Penn University Athletics

Oskaloosa–The Statesmen baseball team was not able to take advantage of playing on its home field as it dropped the first two games of its weekend series against Heart of America Athletic Conference foe Park Friday. WPU (8-10, 1-5 Heart) fell by scores of 7-6…

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WPU Starts Spring in Tennessee »

William Penn University Athletics

Kodak, Tenn.–The Statesmen men’s golf team got its spring campaign underway Thursday and Friday as it battled at the Island Pointe Intercollegiate hosted by Defiance. William Penn finished fourth out of 12 teams with a two-round score of 636 (320-316) at the par-72 Island Pointe…

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Oskaloosa High School Senior Takes Student Leadership to the National Stage »

Dasia Foster

Oskaloosa Community School District March 7, 2025 When Dasia Foster steps onto Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., during spring break, she won’t just be representing…

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Letter To The Editor: November is Eye Donation Month

Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. November is Eye Donation Month, and I encourage all Iowans to register as organ donors. You…

Nov 7 2024 / Read More »
Agendas and Minutes Mahaska County Courthouse

Summary of the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda (November 18, 2024)

The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors will hold a meeting on Monday, November 18, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in the third-floor conference room of the Mahaska County Courthouse, Oskaloosa, Iowa. The meeting will be live-streamed with…

Nov 16 2024 / Read More »
Events Mahaska Health Baby Fair 2025

Mahaska Health Announces 2025 Baby Fair

Mahaska Health will host its annual Baby Fair on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 9 a.m. to noon at Door #4 of the Mahaska Health campus, 1229 C Ave E, Oskaloosa. The event will feature tours…

Mar 17 2025 / Read More »
Local Sports Southern Iowa Speedway

Musco Lighting Fall Challenge Brings 2024 Racing Season To An End At SIS

By: Jerry Mackey Oskaloosa, Iowa: The 2024 racing season came to an end over the weekend at the Southern Iowa Speedway on the Mahaska County Fairgrounds in Oskaloosa. Great weather and large fields of race cars…

Oct 14 2024 / Read More »
Clubs and Organizations Mahaska Chamber and Development 100 years.

Mahaska Chamber Celebrates 100 years as a Chamber of Commerce

The Mahaska Chamber & Development Group is celebrating 100 years of being a member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce—August 30, 1924 to August 30, 2024. There will be an open house on Friday, August 30,…

Aug 23 2024 / Read More »
Education Indian Hills Community College

IHCC Releases 2024 Winter Term Graduate List

MARCH 4, 2025 OTTUMWA — Indian Hills Community College has released the names of the 55 students who completed their graduation requirements at the end of the 2024 Winter Term. This is a list of students…

Mar 4 2025 / Read More »
Local Businesses Iowa Lottery’s Easy-Pick feature at Fareway Meat & Grocery checkout lanes. This new feature will be available at all Iowa Fareway Meat & Grocery locations prior to the end of this month.

Lottery-Ticket Purchases at Checkout Makes Iowa Debut at Fareway Stores

(CLIVE, Iowa) — Powerball® and Mega Millions® tickets can now be purchased in checkout lanes at select Fareway® Stores in Iowa, marking the state debut of this new convenience in lottery purchases. The new purchase process…

Mar 12 2025 / Read More »
Lifestyle Mahaska County Conservation Board

Seeking Enthusiastic Volunteer Campground Host for Eveland Access Campground 2025 Season!

[Oskaloosa, IA] – Love the great outdoors and want to make a difference? Eveland Access Campground is looking for a passionate and friendly Volunteer Campground Host for the 2025 camping season! This is your chance to…

Jan 7 2025 / Read More »

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