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Quintet Named to William Penn Athletics Hall of Fame »

Oskaloosa–This Saturday, during halftime of the William Penn Homecoming football game, five new members will be inducted into the William Penn University Athletics Hall of Fame. Following several seasons as…

Oct 22 2026 / Comments Off on Quintet Named to William Penn Athletics Hall of Fame / Read More »
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Statesmen Start 2026-2027 in Receiving Votes Group »

Oskaloosa–The William Penn men’s basketball team begins the new campaign on the national radar as the NAIA released its preseason top-25 poll Wednesday, sponsored by Gared. WPU, which was 25-7…

Oct 22 2026 / Comments Off on Statesmen Start 2026-2027 in Receiving Votes Group / Read More »
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From Names in Concrete to 13 Miles of Trails: The History Behind Oskaloosa’s Recreation Trail »

Lindsey Holmburg and Makenzie Burk from MCRF visited the Oskaloosa News studio to talk about how the trail began

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – In 1998, a small section of concrete marked the start of what is now 13 miles of…

Oct 23 2026 / Comments Off on From Names in Concrete to 13 Miles of Trails: The History Behind Oskaloosa’s Recreation Trail / Read More »

Oskaloosa Activities Director Highlights Student Success, Upcoming Events and Plans for Growth »

Oskaloosa Schools Activities Director Jamie Jacobs stopped by the Oskaloosa News studio to talk all things activities so far in the 2026 school year.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Students in the Oskaloosa Community School District have a lot to celebrate, from a historic marching band…

Oct 23 2026 / Comments Off on Oskaloosa Activities Director Highlights Student Success, Upcoming Events and Plans for Growth / Read More »

Oskaloosa Dad Makes National ‘Super Dad’ Quarterfinals, and He’s Looking for Your Vote! »

Ben Wilker in the Oskaloosa News studio.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Ben Wilker has always dreamed of being a dad. Now, this Oskaloosa father has a shot at…

Oct 22 2026 / Comments Off on Oskaloosa Dad Makes National ‘Super Dad’ Quarterfinals, and He’s Looking for Your Vote! / Read More »

Mahaska County Conservation’s Halloween Bash Returns Saturday with Games, Trick-or-Treating and Lighted Campsites »

Ella Paulson with Mahaska County Conservation

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – This Saturday, Eveland Access Campground will be filled with Halloween costumes, decorated pumpkins, carnival games, and many…

Oct 22 2026 / Comments Off on Mahaska County Conservation’s Halloween Bash Returns Saturday with Games, Trick-or-Treating and Lighted Campsites / Read More »
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Quintet Named to William Penn Athletics Hall of Fame »

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–This Saturday, during halftime of the William Penn Homecoming football game, five new members will be inducted into the William Penn University Athletics Hall of Fame. Following several seasons as an assistant coach for William Penn’s baseball team, Mike Christner took over the Statesmen softball…

Oct 22 2026 / Comments Off on Quintet Named to William Penn Athletics Hall of Fame / Read More »

Statesmen Start 2026-2027 in Receiving Votes Group »

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Oskaloosa–The William Penn men’s basketball team begins the new campaign on the national radar as the NAIA released its preseason top-25 poll Wednesday, sponsored by Gared. WPU, which was 25-7 last year (16-4 Heart), is one of 26 squads receiving votes. The section is listed…

Oct 22 2026 / Comments Off on Statesmen Start 2026-2027 in Receiving Votes Group / Read More »

Road draw for Central men’s soccer team »

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PELLA – Giving an immediate answer to a goal by Buena Vista University helped the Central College men’s soccer team pick up a point in the American Rivers Conference standings with a 1-1 draw Wednesday. The Beavers (5-6-2, 0-4-1 American Rivers Conference) started the scoring…

Oct 22 2026 / Comments Off on Road draw for Central men’s soccer team / Read More »

Oskaloosa’s Lane Smith Qualifies for State Cross Country Meet for Second Straight Year »

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WASHINGTON, Iowa – Oskaloosa High School cross country runner Lane Smith is returning to the state championships after finishing fourth at the Class 3A State Qualifying Meet on Wednesday, October 21, in Washington. Smith finished the five-kilometer course in 16 minutes and 13 seconds, earning…

Oct 22 2026 / Comments Off on Oskaloosa’s Lane Smith Qualifies for State Cross Country Meet for Second Straight Year / Read More »

JOHNSTON’S 13 KILLS LEAD DMACC VOLLEYBALL PAST CENTRAL CC, 3-0 »

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No. 18 Bears improve to 17-15 overall and 7-4 in the ICCAC · Sophomore Ramsey Johnston has 13 kills and 15 assists · Sophomore Saige De Jong contributes 19 assists · Freshman Kaylie Simons comes away with 19 digs Sophomore Ramsey Johnston of Chaska, Minn.,…

Oct 22 2026 / Comments Off on JOHNSTON’S 13 KILLS LEAD DMACC VOLLEYBALL PAST CENTRAL CC, 3-0 / Read More »

WPU Shuts Out Pride, Pulls Even Atop League Standings Entering Homecoming Matchup »

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Dubuque–The William Penn men’s soccer team made quick work of Clarke Tuesday, defeating the Pride 4-0 in Heart of America Athletic Conference play. The 10th-ranked Statesmen (9-0-6, 7-0-4 Heart), with help from William Woods defeating MidAmerica Nazarene, are now tied with MNU and Grand View…

Oct 22 2026 / Comments Off on WPU Shuts Out Pride, Pulls Even Atop League Standings Entering Homecoming Matchup / Read More »

Bah Scores Eighth Goal of Season as WPU Falls to No. 7 Clarke »

William Penn Athletics

Dubuque–The William Penn women’s soccer team matched No. 7 Clarke with an early goal, but the remainder of the night belonged to the home team as the Statesmen fell 4-1 in a Heart of America Athletic Conference matchup Tuesday. The Statesmen (6-7-2, 3-6-2 Heart), which…

Oct 22 2026 / Comments Off on Bah Scores Eighth Goal of Season as WPU Falls to No. 7 Clarke / Read More »

WPU Narrowly Misses Ending Losing Streak »

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–The Statesmen women’s volleyball team was on the verge of getting back into the win column, but could not shut the door as it fell 3-2 to St. Ambrose in Heart of America Athletic Conference action Tuesday. William Penn (11-18, 2-13 Heart) fell by scores…

Oct 22 2026 / Comments Off on WPU Narrowly Misses Ending Losing Streak / Read More »

WPU Dropped to Receiving Votes Section »

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–For the first time in over a year, the Statesmen football team is not ranked as the NAIA released its sixth top-25 poll Monday, sponsored by STADIONIC. WPU (5-2, 2-1 Heart North) is now unofficially 34th in the poll. It ends a run of 13…

Oct 22 2026 / Comments Off on WPU Dropped to Receiving Votes Section / Read More »

Statesmen Close Fall with Win at Home Line Game Shoot »

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New Virginia–The William Penn shotgun sports team wrapped up its fall campaign with a win as it hosted the William Penn Line Game Shoot last Saturday and Sunday. In what was essentially a dual against Midland, the Statesmen posted a winning score of 1,919-for-2,000, while…

Oct 22 2026 / Comments Off on Statesmen Close Fall with Win at Home Line Game Shoot / Read More »
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Oskaloosa’s Lane Smith Qualifies for State Cross Country Meet for Second Straight Year »

Oskaloosa Indians

WASHINGTON, Iowa – Oskaloosa High School cross country runner Lane Smith is returning to the state championships after finishing fourth at the Class 3A State…

Oct 22 2026 / Comments Off on Oskaloosa’s Lane Smith Qualifies for State Cross Country Meet for Second Straight Year / Read More »
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Letter To The Editor: The Fate of Our Country

As we approach this year’s crucial election, we face an important choice about our nation’s future. Voting for Democratic candidates is the most effective way to ensure a future built on shared prosperity, equality, and progress…

Oct 13 2026 / Read More »
Agendas and Minutes Oskaloosa City Hall

Oskaloosa City Council to Discuss Highway 63, Speed Limits, School Property and Budget Cuts Monday

OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Oskaloosa City Council will meet Monday, October 19th, at 6 p.m. to consider several issues that could affect city streets, future development, public spending, and city services. The meeting will take place…

Oct 18 2026 / Read More »
Events Love INC

Seventh Annual Mahaska Connect Set for Nov. 14

OSKALOOSA – Love In the Name of Christ of Mahaska County has set Saturday, Nov. 14 for the seventh annual Mahaska Connect event. This year’s theme is “Building a Foundation for your Future.” Mahaska Connect will…

Oct 18 2026 / Read More »
Local Sports Southern Iowa Speedway

Carter’s Claim Big Money At Musco Lighting Fall Challenge

by Jerry Mackey Oskaloosa, Iowa: The Musco Lighting Fall Challenge was shortened to a one day racing event following heavy rain that fell in Osklaoosa on Friday morning forcing the cancellation of the opening night of…

Oct 13 2026 / Read More »
Clubs and Organizations Golden Gander Club

Golden Gander Club Builds on a Legacy of Community Giving

The new Golden Gander Club is bringing men together to pool financial resources and support projects that benefit Oskaloosa and Mahaska County.…

Jul 22 2026 / Read More »
Education William Penn University

William Penn University Secures $35,000 Toward Collaborative Robotics System for Industrial Technology, Engineering Programs

OSKALOOSA, Iowa — William Penn University has received $35,000 in foundation grants toward a collaborative robot (cobot) system for its industrial technology and engineering programs, with a $25,000 grant from the Vermeer Charitable Foundation and $10,000…

Oct 11 2026 / Read More »
Local Businesses Musco will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a community event from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, on the Oskaloosa Square. The celebration will include live music, family activities, food, an outdoor movie and a downtown light show. Graphic courtesy of Musco.

Musco to Celebrate 50 Years With Community Event in Downtown Oskaloosa

On September 19, the celebration will include live music, family activities, food trucks, a showing of “Field of Dreams,” and a Musco light show. Musco is marking 50 years in Oskaloosa with a community event that…

Aug 26 2026 / Read More »
Lifestyle A new University of Iowa exercise oncology clinic is working with cancer patients and survivors to help with their symptoms and health. (Stock photo via Getty Images)

New UI clinic pilots exercise treatments to improve health of cancer patients, survivors

by Brooklyn Draisey, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 16, 2026 When Casey Westlake had her first mammogram around a year ago, she was told everyone gets called back in. So when she was asked to stop by…

Oct 19 2026 / Read More »

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