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West Claims Heart Field Athlete of the Meet Laurel as All-Heart Awards Announced »

Oskaloosa–Xzavion West (Jr., Guthrie, Ky., Undecided) was rewarded for being the best field athlete during the outdoor league championship as the Heart of America Athletic Conference announced its top awards…

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William Penn University Athletics

WPU Teeing Off with Cumberlands and Lawrence Tech at NAIA Nationals »

Oskaloosa–The Statesmen women’s golf team will be the middle squad in the trio that is paired together as the 30th Annual NAIA National Championship commences next week. William Penn, unofficially…

May 7 2025 / Comments Off on WPU Teeing Off with Cumberlands and Lawrence Tech at NAIA Nationals / Read More »
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Oskaloosa School Board Discusses Data Trends, Property Sales, and Leadership Changes »

Oskaloosa Community School Board

The Oskaloosa Community School Board met on May 13 to address a wide array of topics, including student performance data,…

May 13 2025 / Comments Off on Oskaloosa School Board Discusses Data Trends, Property Sales, and Leadership Changes / Read More »

All Steel J Fowler Returns to Oskaloosa for Tag Team Title Match at CEW’s Mall Madness III »

All Steel J Fowler Returns to Oskaloosa for Tag Team Title Match at CEW’s Mall Madness III (photo provided)

Oskaloosa, Iowa — Oskaloosa native and professional wrestler All Steel J Fowler is coming home Saturday, May 17, to compete…

May 13 2025 / Comments Off on All Steel J Fowler Returns to Oskaloosa for Tag Team Title Match at CEW’s Mall Madness III / Read More »

Literacy Leap in Little Learners »

Kindergarten students at Oskaloosa Elementary work in small groups during a literacy block, supported by a team of educators who rotate into the classroom to provide individualized instruction. The collaborative model is credited with dramatic gains in reading proficiency.

Oskaloosa Elementary Sees Literacy Soar with New Teaching Model OSKALOOSA, Iowa — At Oskaloosa Elementary School, reallocating an additional educator…

May 13 2025 / Comments Off on Literacy Leap in Little Learners / Read More »

‘Four years and another day’: Senators punt long-awaited eminent domain debate »

Landowners opposed to carbon sequestration pipelines shout at senators for declining to debate an eminent domain bill Friday. (Photo by Cami Koons/Iowa Capital Dispatch)

by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch May 9, 2025 “Shame, shame, shame,” a red-shirted group chanted from a Senate gallery…

May 11 2025 / Comments Off on ‘Four years and another day’: Senators punt long-awaited eminent domain debate / Read More »
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Oskaloosa Boys Soccer Falls to Top-Ranked DCG in Final Home Game »

Oskaloosa Indians

The Oskaloosa High School boys soccer team hosted No. 1-ranked Dallas Center-Grimes at the Lacey Sports Complex on Monday in their final home match of the regular season. Despite a determined effort, the Indians were overmatched by one of Iowa’s top Class 3A programs, falling…

May 14 2025 / Comments Off on Oskaloosa Boys Soccer Falls to Top-Ranked DCG in Final Home Game / Read More »

Brian Brown Clinches Win #67 at Knoxville! »

Brian Brown Clinches Win #67 at Knoxville! (photo provided)

Tasker Phillips Wins Thriller in 360’s; J Kinder Bests Moffitt in Pro Sprints by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (May 10, 2025) – Brian Brown led wire to wire to pick up his 67th career 410 victory at Knoxville Raceway Saturday night. The Grain Valley, Missouri…

May 11 2025 / Comments Off on Brian Brown Clinches Win #67 at Knoxville! / Read More »

NM Boys, Girls Run at Newton »

North Mahaska Warhawks

May 10, 2025 NEWTON – North Mahaska competed at Newton on Friday as they tune-up for next week’s state track qualifier. Newton dominated both divisions winning the boys with 217 points to 127 by Lynnville-Sully, and the girls 211-111, also over L-S. NM boys finished…

May 11 2025 / Comments Off on NM Boys, Girls Run at Newton / Read More »

West Claims Heart Field Athlete of the Meet Laurel as All-Heart Awards Announced »

William Penn University Athletics

Oskaloosa–Xzavion West (Jr., Guthrie, Ky., Undecided) was rewarded for being the best field athlete during the outdoor league championship as the Heart of America Athletic Conference announced its top awards Monday. West was named the Heart Men’s Field Athlete of the Meet following a weekend…

May 11 2025 / Comments Off on West Claims Heart Field Athlete of the Meet Laurel as All-Heart Awards Announced / Read More »

Oskaloosa Golf Shows Depth Across Varsity and JV at Chariton and Home Invites »

Oskaloosa Indians

The Oskaloosa High School boys golf program had every player in action on Thursday with a full day of competition split between varsity and junior varsity squads. The varsity team traveled to the Charger Invitational in Chariton and delivered a solid team effort, finishing 4th…

May 9 2025 / Comments Off on Oskaloosa Golf Shows Depth Across Varsity and JV at Chariton and Home Invites / Read More »

Oskaloosa Boys Track Wraps Up Little Hawkeye Conference Meet with 22 Personal Bests »

Oskaloosa Indians

The Oskaloosa boys track and field team capped off a strong night of competition Thursday, May 8, at the Little Hawkeye Conference meet hosted by Dallas Center-Grimes. In what is widely considered one of the most competitive conferences in the state, the Indians held their…

May 9 2025 / Comments Off on Oskaloosa Boys Track Wraps Up Little Hawkeye Conference Meet with 22 Personal Bests / Read More »

Oskaloosa Girls Track Team Shines at Little Hawkeye Conference Meet with New Records and Personal Bests »

Oskaloosa Indians

The Oskaloosa girls track and field team delivered a standout performance Thursday night at the Little Hawkeye Conference Championships hosted by Dallas Center-Grimes. Competing against some of the top teams in central Iowa, Oskaloosa athletes notched a series of personal records and even broke a…

May 9 2025 / Comments Off on Oskaloosa Girls Track Team Shines at Little Hawkeye Conference Meet with New Records and Personal Bests / Read More »

Pella Outduels NM for Roger Fread Title »

North Mahaska Warhawks

May 8, 2025 NEW SHARON – Pella made the most of their first time at Prairie Knolls Golf Course in New Sharon Thursday. The Lady Dutch shot a 366 to North Mahaska’s 414. Baxter finished with a 454, HLV-Tri-County 459 and English Valleys 488. Pella’s…

May 9 2025 / Comments Off on Pella Outduels NM for Roger Fread Title / Read More »

Stek Places Fifth in Singles at Conference Tennis Tournament »

Oskaloosa Indians

The Oskaloosa boys tennis team competed in the Little Hawkeye Conference tournament this week, enjoying great weather and competitive matchups across all flights. Senior Ethan Stek highlighted the day for the Indians with a fifth-place finish in the No. 1 singles flight. Stek dropped his…

May 9 2025 / Comments Off on Stek Places Fifth in Singles at Conference Tennis Tournament / Read More »

7 Feature Events Run On DeJong Manufacturing Night At the Southern Iowa Speedway »

Southern Iowa Speedway

By: Jerry Mackey Oskaloosa, Iowa: The second night of racing action in 2025 was run on Wednesday night with the racing taking place with a threat of wet weather closing in on the Mahaska County Fairgrounds. The fans were treated to quite the light show…

May 8 2025 / Comments Off on 7 Feature Events Run On DeJong Manufacturing Night At the Southern Iowa Speedway / Read More »
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Oskaloosa Boys Soccer Falls to Top-Ranked DCG in Final Home Game »

Oskaloosa Indians

The Oskaloosa High School boys soccer team hosted No. 1-ranked Dallas Center-Grimes at the Lacey Sports Complex on Monday in their final home match of…

May 14 2025 / Comments Off on Oskaloosa Boys Soccer Falls to Top-Ranked DCG in Final Home Game / Read More »
Editorial Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks to reporters at a Statehouse forum Jan. 4, 2022, sponsored by the Iowa Capitol Press Association. (Photo by Kathie Obradovich/Iowa Capital Dispatch)

Reynolds’ open-records lawsuit against the Register is disturbing and dangerous

by Kathie Obradovich, Iowa Capital Dispatch April 28, 2025 Gov. Kim Reynolds’ lawsuit against the Des Moines Register is both unusual and dangerous for open government in Iowa. Reynolds announced last week that she was filing…

Apr 30 2025 / 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 Emergency personnel and high school students put on a mock accident every year to warn of impaired driving.

Emergency Responders, Medical Helicopter, and Oskaloosa Students Team Up for Life-Saving Lesson

Event: Mock Car Wreck with emergency helicopter landing Date/Time: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Location: Oskaloosa High School, 1816 N 3rd St, Oskaloosa, IA 52577 (North Parking Lot) OSKALOOSA, IOWA—Oskaloosa High…

Apr 24 2025 / Read More »
Local Sports Brian Brown Clinches Win #67 at Knoxville! (photo provided)

Brian Brown Clinches Win #67 at Knoxville!

Tasker Phillips Wins Thriller in 360’s; J Kinder Bests Moffitt in Pro Sprints by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (May 10, 2025) – Brian Brown led wire to wire to pick up his 67th career 410 victory…

May 11 2025 / 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 Kindergarten students at Oskaloosa Elementary work in small groups during a literacy block, supported by a team of educators who rotate into the classroom to provide individualized instruction. The collaborative model is credited with dramatic gains in reading proficiency.

Literacy Leap in Little Learners

Oskaloosa Elementary Sees Literacy Soar with New Teaching Model OSKALOOSA, Iowa — At Oskaloosa Elementary School, reallocating an additional educator from pulling students out of the classroom to pushing extra teachers into the classroom has led…

May 13 2025 / Read More »
Local Businesses MidWestOne Bank

The MidWestOne Foundation Awards Grants to Support Community Initiatives

IOWA CITY, Iowa (April 25, 2025) – MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: MOFG) (the “Company”), parent company of MidWestOne Bank (the “Bank”), awarded 15 grants totaling $160,000 that will support local communities in which we serve,…

Apr 26 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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