Mahaska Health is proud to welcome Michelle Harban, ARNP, a board-certified Nurse Practitioner specializing in women’s health and oncology/hematology, joining Dr. Nair, Mahaska Health Medical Oncology Medical Director to the newly expanded Oncology Care Team. Michelle brings over twenty years of clinical experience and over a decade of care as a Nurse Practitioner to Mahaska […]
Dec 8 2025 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa–A total of six Statesmen women’s soccer players were honored for their excellence in the classroom as they were named 2025 Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes. Joy Pagel (Sr., Maring-Noviand, Germany, Psychology) leads the half-dozen navy and gold athletes with a 3.94 Grade Point Average entering this fall. Emma Billings (So., Salt Lake City, Utah, Psychology) is […]
Dec 8 2025 | Posted in
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The 38th Annual Oskaloosa Lighted Christmas Parade turned downtown into a snowy Christmas scene that many people compared to a Hallmark movie. Light snow fell during the parade, and the flakes drifted through the glow of the lights, making the night feel extra special. Oskaloosa Main Street Director Angie Foster said it was a night […]
Dec 8 2025 | Posted in
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STORM LAKE – Firing off 11 made 3-point field goals, the Central College women’s basketball team rolled to a 78-61 win over Buena Vista University Saturday. Central (6-2, 2-0 American Rivers Conference) used the deep ball to secure its second conference road win of the week. Senior guard Jadyn Filling (Ankeny) made five 3-pointers while […]
Dec 7 2025 | Posted in
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LINCOLN, NEB.- A strong first half by the Buena Vista University men’s basketball team propelled them to an 88-71 win over Central College Saturday afternoon. The Dutch (4-4, 0-2 American Rivers Conference were outscored 45-31 in the first half against the Beavers (5-2, 1-1 conference). Buena Vista did most of its scoring in the paint, […]
Dec 7 2025 | Posted in
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PELLA- After struggling to make shots in the first half, the Central College men’s basketball team erupted for 54 points in the second half of a 91-72 win over the University of Northwestern St. Paul (Minn.) Saturday. A 10-0 scoring run pushed the Eagles (2-9) lead to six late in the first half. They led […]
Dec 7 2025 | Posted in
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The Rotary Club of Oskaloosa and the Oskaloosa Eagles Auxiliary 276 worked together this holiday season to help families in Mahaska County enjoy a full Christmas meal. The Rotary Christmas Food Basket project has been running in Mahaska County for more than 30 years. The program is fully funded by donations from local individuals and […]
Oskaloosa–The No. 3 ranked William Penn women’s wrestling team defeated No.2 ranked Grand View for a second consecutive year, winning 29-14 in Heart of America Athletic Conference action Wednesday. In a matchup receiving national attention with multiple bouts featuring two nationally-ranked opponents, WPU (2-0, 2-0 Heart) took seven of the 10matches. The hosts’ 29 points […]
Dec 5 2025 | Posted in
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Orange Beach, Ala.–The William Penn men’s soccer team delivered one of the biggest upsets of the NAIA postseason Tuesday, knocking off No. 2 Oklahoma Wesleyan 2–0 in the Men’s Soccer National Championship Round of 16. The unseeded Statesmen (13–5–4) now advance to Thursday’s quarterfinal, where they will face the winner of John Brown vs. MidAmerica […]
Dec 5 2025 | Posted in
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A Mahaska County family is starting over after a gas line accident led to a serious house fire on Elba Avenue late in the afternoon on November 30, 2025. The Bussey Fire Department says the fire began while a man was working on a gas line inside the home. Bailey and Austin and their four […]
Dec 5 2025 | Posted in
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