Oskaloosa–Laila Smith (So., Olympia, Wash., Elementary Education) collected one final accolade for her outstanding 2025 campaign as the NAIA announced its All-America softball teams Tuesday. Smith was one of 20 individuals named to the Second Team, while 20 players garnered First-Team recognition and 23 picked up Honorable-Mention status. Smith is a first-time recipient, while William […]
By: Jerry Mackey Oskaloosa, Iowa: Wednesday night was truly a night to remember at the Southern Iowa Speedway as 3M of Knoxville sponsored the Teacher and School Staff Appreciation Night at the Races. The racing action was second to none with spectacular finishes and first time winners highlighting the race program. The Mid States Machine […]
by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch June 4, 2025 Despite an ongoing trade war and low profitability the past two years, pork industry leaders and producers at the World Pork Expo in Des Moines said Wednesday they are optimistic about the year. Lee Schulz, chief economist for Ever.Ag, said 2025 could be the “quickest turnaround in […]
OSKALOOSA — The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors convened for its regular meeting on Monday, June 2, 2025, with a full agenda that reflected an ongoing commitment to improving public infrastructure, enhancing administrative tools, and supporting economic development across the county. The meeting opened with standard procedural actions, including approval of the agenda, minutes from […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Oskaloosa City Council convened on June 3, 2025, for its regular meeting, during which key infrastructure items and a significant council appointment were addressed. Following the recent resignation of Charlie Comfort, the council voted to appoint Andy Holmberg to fill the at-large vacancy. Holmberg was selected from a field of interested […]
Mahaska County Supervisor Mark Groenendyk recently sat down with Oskaloosa News to provide an update on county operations following the adoption of the upcoming fiscal year’s budget. With litigation-related expenses no longer burdening the county, Groenendyk confirmed that the county’s tax asking has been reduced by approximately $500,000. A key focus moving forward is infrastructure, […]
In the heart of northern Mahaska County, the Mahaska Health New Sharon Medical Center stands as a critical link in the region’s healthcare network. Located at 112 South Main Street, the clinic is more than just a family medicine practice—it’s a vital resource for rural residents seeking comprehensive, timely, and connected care without having to […]
by Jeffrey Ferstein We will be back in action tomorrow at home versus Newton. JV at 5 and Varsity at 7. GAME 1 Dallas Center-Grimes Varsity Mustangs scored 10 runs in the first inning, which helped them defeat Oskaloosa Varsity Indians 19-4 on Monday. Oskaloosa Varsity Indians got on the board in the first inning […]
Oskaloosa–Five William Penn softball players were honored for strong 2025 seasons in and out of the classroom as they earned academic all-district honors from College Sports Communicators Tuesday. The trio of Laila Smith (So., Olympia, Wash., Elementary Education), Tori Smith (So., Olympia, Wash., Secondary Education), and Madie Anderson (Sr., Mount Pleasant, Iowa, Elementary Education) paced […]
Oskaloosa–Zach Otten (Sr., Mapleton, Ill., Business Management) was honored for a strong 2025 season in and out of the classroom as he earned academic all-district honors from College Sports Communicators Tuesday. Otten, who owned a 3.61 Grade Point Average following the spring semester, posted a .305 batting average (36-for-118) with five doubles. He tallied 23 […]
