Mahaska Health welcomed over 70 community members, healthcare partners, and local leaders to a free cancer education presentation and discussion as part of the statewide Cancer in Iowa: 99 Counties Project. The event took place on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Gateway Church in Oskaloosa with an option to attend […]
Oskaloosa–Piper Fowler (Fr., Cleveland, Tenn., Psychology) closed out her first collegiate season by receiving two prestigious national awards. Fowler was first named the recipient of WIN Magazine’s Women’s Schalles Award, while soon thereafter she garnered The Open Mat NAIA Women’s Freshman of the Year laurel. The Schalles Award is given to the nation’s top collegiate […]
Oskaloosa–William Penn Athletics Director Grant Farris has announced the resignation of Drew Sams as the Head Men’s Wrestling Coach. In two years at the helm of the program, Sams had five individuals qualify for the NAIA National Championship, while three garnered NAIA Scholar-Athlete awards. “I want to thank Drew Sams for the work and dedication […]
By: Jerry Mackey Inline image Heavy Rains Wash Out SIS Racing Action Oskaloosa, Iowa: The 48-hour period of Sunday evening till Tuesday morning saw the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds in Oskaloosa receive slightly more than five inches of rain. The heavy rains left the grounds saturated, and the officials of the Southern Iowa Speedway were left […]
Wayne VanMersbergen, a Mahaska County Master Gardener was inspired by a green roof established on a birdhouse featured on a webinar this winter. He was inspired by it enough to install a Green Roof on a Birdhouse he constructed. He wants to inspire others to do the same. Come learn about the project at his […]
Oskaloosa- Oskaloosa Indians opened the scoring in the bottom of the first thanks to two singles. Oskaloosa Varsity Indians first got on the board when Tate Peterson singled, scoring one run. Oskaloosa Indians scored five runs in the second inning, which helped them defeat Fairfield Varsity 9-3 on Tuesday at TBD. Jake North drew a […]
OSKALOOSA — The Oskaloosa boys track and field team gathered Tuesday, May 19, for its season-ending banquet to celebrate the accomplishments and growth of the program during the 2026 season. Several athletes were recognized with team awards following another season of improvement for the Indians. Blake Herny was named the team’s MVP after a strong […]
Oskaloosa–Several individuals from the William Penn men’s track and field team will look to record podium-worthy performances as they compete at the 74th Annual NAIA Men’s Outdoor Track and Field National Championship Wednesday through Friday. The event will be held at Karl Straus Track in Asheville, N.C. Four individuals, who have qualified in five total […]
Oskaloosa–Three members from the Statesmen women’s track and field team will face off against the country’s top athletes this week as they compete at the 45th Annual NAIA Outdoor Track and Field National Championship Wednesday through Friday. The event will be held at Karl Straus Track in Asheville, N.C. Wednesday Adedoyin Aderibigbe (Fr., Cedar Hill, […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – When students walk into the Oskaloosa Hub’s new downtown location this fall, they will not be stepping into a traditional classroom. They will step into collaborative workspaces and a business environment designed to mirror the professional world they are preparing to enter. After months of searching for the right space, Oskaloosa Schools […]
