OSKALOOSA — A flight over Oskaloosa and Pella recently provided more than scenic views. It also offered a chance to hear the story behind Open Air Education, an Iowa-based effort aimed at helping more people discover aviation and pursue careers in the industry. During a recent interview with Oskaloosa News, Jeff and Elizabeth Jorgensen shared […]
State Representative Barb Kniff McCulla recently spoke with Oskaloosa News about her campaign for Iowa Senate District 19, highlighting her legislative experience, workforce development efforts, education priorities, and plans for the future if elected. Kniff McCulla, who has represented Iowa House District 37 since 2023, said her decision to seek a seat in the Iowa […]
Oskaloosa- Republican Iowa Senate candidate Bob Eschliman sat down with Oskaloosa News to discuss his background, his reasons for running for office, and the issues he believes deserve greater attention in Des Moines. Eschliman, who is seeking the Republican nomination for Senate District 19, shared details about his upbringing in Iowa, his service in the […]
Oskaloosa- Marion County Sheriff Jason Sandholdt says his more than three decades in law enforcement have prepared him for a new chapter in public service as he seeks election to the Iowa House representing District 37. Sandholdt recently sat down with Oskaloosa News for an interview discussing his campaign for Iowa House District 37, which […]
The World Center of Racing will be the largest sports facility in the world and first major motorsports facility in North America with Musco’s LED lighting system DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – Daytona International Speedway today announced a transformative, venue-wide LED lighting project that will introduce the next generation of lighting technology to the “World Center […]
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 […]
Dorothy Mae Van Der Pol May 25, 1930 – May 20, 2026 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 95 Dorothy Van Der Pol, 95, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Mahaska Health Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Dorothy Mae Van Der Pol, daughter of Gerrit and Sara (Buwalda) Van Gorp, was born May 25, […]
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 […]
