
by Bill Almond Oskaloosa Indians Varsity watched the game slip away early and couldn’t recover in an 8-0 loss to Norwalk on Monday. Norwalk scored on a home run by Cael Eck in the first inning, a single by Cody Hargin in the second inning, and a home run by Evan Borst in the second […]

by Bill Almond Dylan Christensen was on the pitcher’s mound for Norwalk. Christensen lasted five innings, allowing two hits and zero runs while striking out six. Jarrett Czerwinski was on the mound for Oskaloosa Indians Varsity. The righthander surrendered two runs on three hits over two and two-thirds innings, striking out one. Alex Christ and […]

Oskaloosa Community, It is with excitement that we announce the hiring of Rachel Groet as the Mahaska County YMCA’s Aquatics Director. As we transition into our new YMCA with two pools and the expansion of aquatic opportunities, the Y is pleased to welcome Rachel to the leadership role. Rachel is a graduate of William Penn, […]
Jun 22 2021 | Posted in
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Mahaska County Solid Waste Management Commission Residential Recycling Drop off The Mahaska County Solid Waste Management Commission is providing drop-off recycling containers located at the Mahaska County Landfill to allow residents access to household recycling at no charge. The program is free to residents of all cities and the unincorporated areas of Mahaska County and […]
Jun 22 2021 | Posted in
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A Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office Press Release On Monday, June 21, 2021, at approximately 9:50 am members of the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office and the Oskaloosa Fire Department were dispatched to 3046 Newland Way in rural Mahaska County, in reference to a house fire. At the time of the dispatch, it was reported that the […]
Jun 21 2021 | Posted in
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Michael Ladeas April 27, 1972 – June 15, 2021 Knoxville, Iowa | Age 49 Michael Ladeas, 49, of Knoxville, died Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at his home in Knoxville. He was born April 27, 1972, in Oskaloosa the son of James Moore and Marlene McCartney. Michael attended school in Sioux City. Following school he moved […]
Jun 21 2021 | Posted in
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EUGENE, OREGON — Holding their own against some of the best decathletes in the world, Central College graduates Will Daniels and Kurtis Brondyke competed at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials over the week. Daniels, a 2019 Central graduate, and Brondyke, a 2011 grad, qualified for the meet after having two of the top-18 […]
Jun 21 2021 | Posted in
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DES MOINES, Iowa (June 21, 2021) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly from April through November. “Iowans have experienced one of the driest starts to June on record. Timely and beneficial […]
Jun 21 2021 | Posted in
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Local bands to perform Thursday evenings June 24-July 15 The Iowa National Guard invites the public to Camp Dodge for the 2021 Summer Concert Series at the historic Camp Dodge Pool Pavilion complex, 7105 NW 70th Ave., Johnston. This concert series is free and open to the public. The Thursday evening concerts begin June 24 […]
Jun 21 2021 | Posted in
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PELLA—Central College defensive lineman Blade Durbala (senior, Blairstown, Benton HS) was tabbed for the D3football.com All-America team for the abbreviated spring season. Meanwhile, offensive guard Joshua Mayhew (senior, Aurora, Ill., West Aurora HS) was a first-team all-region selection and freshman wide receiver Logan Mont (Aurora, Ill., West Aurora HS) was named to the all-region second […]
Jun 21 2021 | Posted in
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