Oskaloosa–A huge group of 14 William Penn women’s volleyball players were honored for their excellence in the classroom as they were named 2025 Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes. Lydia Huston (Jr., Kansas City, Mo., Biology) tops the squad with a 4.0 Grade Point Average entering the fall semester. The quartet of Maddy Gustafson (So., Marion, Iowa, Psychology […]
O.W.L.S. – Cookie Decorating (NOTE NEW TIME!) December 12, 2025 1:00-2:00 pm Environmental Learning Center Mahaska County Conservation invites adults of all ages to join the O.W.L.S. (Older, Wiser, Livelier Souls) program on Friday, December 12, from 1:00–2:00 pm for a festive afternoon of holiday cookie decorating. Bring a friend and enjoy a cozy, creative […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Main Street Young Ambassador Contest winners were announced during a fun and festive ceremony at Penn Central Mall on Monday evening. Sixteen young contestants, along with their families and friends, gathered to celebrate the start of the holiday season. Master of Ceremonies Joe Milledge of KIIC Radio introduced each Young […]
December 2025 Warren E. Eveland April 20, 1921 – November 27, 2023 Born and raised on the Jefferson Township, Mahaska County, family farm, he attended country school and then worked with his father. On July 13, 1942, at age 21, he was drafted into the Army Air Corps to serve his country in World War […]
Mahaska Health is proud to welcome Jem J. Hof, MD, a board-certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) specialist, to its Orthopaedics team. Dr. Hof brings more than three decades of experience in electro-diagnostics (EMGs), musculoskeletal medicine, joint and spine care, and complex rehabilitation to the community. Dr. Hof provides outpatient evaluation and treatment for stroke […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Oskaloosa Community School District is taking a hard look at whether it should stay in the Little Hawkeye Conference or move to a different conference in the future. Earlier this year, the Little Hawkeye Conference voted to add two more schools starting with the 2026–27 school year. Both of those schools have […]
by Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch November 26, 2025 The City of Ottumwa’s fired director of community development is now suing the municipality for allegedly retaliating against him as a whistleblower. Zachary Simonson is suing the City of Ottumwa in U.S. District Court, alleging violations of his rights as a veteran and a whistleblower. Court […]
The Grinnell College women’s basketball team lost 66–42 on the road at the University of Wisconsin–Platteville on Saturday. The game was played at Williams Fieldhouse in Platteville, Wisconsin. Grinnell is now 2–6 on the season, while Platteville improved to 6–1. Platteville led the entire way. Grinnell stayed close in the first quarter and trailed 16–10 […]
