
Oskaloosa News readers shared their thoughts on the recent presidential debate, offering a mix of opinions that highlight the growing polarization among voters. The debate, featuring Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, sparked lively discussion about each candidate’s performance, the future of the nation, and dissatisfaction with the current political landscape. Strong […]
Sep 11 2024 | Posted in
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In a debate marked by sharp exchanges and competing visions for the country, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump took the stage in Philadelphia to make their case to the American people. As the 2024 election looms, this was a pivotal moment for both candidates, who are vying not only for their […]

by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch September 9, 2024 Crop conditions for corn, soybeans and pasture are far better than conditions from this time last year, with over 75% of corn and soybeans and 63% of pasture rated as good or excellent, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s weekly crop progress and condition report […]
Sep 10 2024 | Posted in
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DES MOINES, Iowa (Sept. 9, 2024) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week during this […]
Sep 10 2024 | Posted in
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ST. JOSEPH, MINN.- Despite Central College women’s soccer team playing a complete game, the squad was unable to find the back of the net as they suffered their first loss of the season to the College of Saint Benedict 1-0. “Today we fell a bit short against a side that was top ten in the […]
Sep 8 2024 | Posted in
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The Oskaloosa Indians delivered a gritty and determined performance on September 6, 2024, overcoming the Des Moines Hoover Huskies 27-14 in front of an energetic home crowd. The Indians’ mix of solid defense and clutch plays on offense secured the victory, as they improved their season record with a well-earned win. First Half: Early Tension […]

In a closely fought match at Springer Field on September 8, 2024, Grinnell College secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Eureka College in men’s soccer. With both teams vying for their second win of the season, it was Grinnell’s Dylan Maddux who made the difference with a goal in the 57th minute. The match was […]
Sep 8 2024 | Posted in
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Winona, MN – September 8, 2024 – In a tightly contested match at Ochrymowycz Field, Grinnell College (2-1-1) and Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota (3-0-1) ended in a scoreless draw. Both teams played strong defensively, keeping the opposing offenses in check throughout the 90 minutes of action. The game saw moments of intensity but ultimately […]
Sep 8 2024 | Posted in
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Salina, Kan.–The Statesmen women’s volleyball team was unmatched Friday and Saturday as it won all four of its matches at the Kansas Wesleyan Tournament. WPU (8-5) opened the weekend with a 3-0 sweep over Xavier (La.) (25-14, 25-22, 25-15) Friday and then also swept Stephens 3-0 (25-17, 26-24, 25-14) later in the day. On Saturday, […]
Sep 7 2024 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa–The Statesmen men’s soccer team delivered a commanding performance with a 4-0 victory over Briar Cliff in its final non-conference match Saturday. #14 WPU (6-0-1) dominated by outshooting the Chargers 21-4, including an 11-2 edge in the opening 45 minutes. The navy and gold broke through against Briar Cliff (1-5-1) in the 15th minute when […]
Sep 7 2024 | Posted in
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