Archive for: May, 2026

Oskaloosa boys track honors athletes at season-ending banquet

Oskaloosa Indians

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 […]

Handful in Tar Heel State This Week for NAIA Nationals

William Penn Athletics

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 […]

Three Going to North Carolina for Outdoor Nationals

William Penn Athletics

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, […]

New Downtown Home Positions Oskaloosa’s Hub for Growth

The Office, located at 108 First Avenue East on the downtown Oskaloosa square, will become the new home of The Hub program for Oskaloosa Schools this fall. School leaders say the downtown business setting will help students gain hands-on experience in teamwork, communication and professional workplace skills while working on real-world projects with community partners.

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 […]

Iowa man sues Nintendo after being denied ‘Pokémon Professor’ status

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa

by Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch May 18, 2026 An Iowa man is taking Nintendo and Pokémon Company International to federal court for allegedly refusing to grant him “Pokémon Professor” status. Kyle Owens, 34, of Laurens is suing Nintendo of America and its affiliate, Pokémon Company International, in U.S. District Court for the Southern District […]

Gov. Kim Reynolds signs property tax law projected to save $4.2 billion over 6 years

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, joined by Republican leaders in the state Senate and House, signed a measure into law May 18, 2026, aimed at lowering property taxes. (Photo by Robin Opsahl/Iowa Capital Dispatch)

by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch May 18, 2026 Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed into law May 18 a measure she and supporters say will lower property tax costs for Iowans — an issue Republicans said was their top priority for the 2026 session. “We’re bending the spending curve away from government and back toward […]

Iowa groups sue EPA over contaminated water evaluations

The Raccoon River near Walnut Woods State Park in West Des Moines on Oct. 2, 2025. (Photo by Cami Koons/Iowa Capital Dispatch)

by Kadin Luhmann, Iowa Capital Dispatch May 18, 2026 Three environmental groups are suing the Trump administration over the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to remove seven Iowa waterways from the state’s Impaired Waters List. Food and Water Watch, the Iowa Environmental Council (IEC)  and the Environmental Law and Policy Center are asking the U.S. District […]

Pressure Canner Gauge Testing

Iowa State University Extension

Tuesday, June 23 1-3 PM Mahaska County Extension Office, 212 North I Street, Oskaloosa ISU Extension and Outreach- Mahaska County office is offering a free pressure canner gauge testing event. Pressure Canner dial gauges should be checked annually for accuracy prior to each canning season. Testing is quick and easy and only takes a couple […]

Oskaloosa girls track celebrates season at team banquet

Oskaloosa Indians

OSKALOOSA — The Oskaloosa High School girls track and field team gathered recently to celebrate the season during its annual awards banquet. Coaches recognized athletes for their accomplishments both on the track and in the classroom after another strong season for the Indians. Tierney Carter was named the team’s MVP after leading Oskaloosa in multiple […]

GALVEZ WINS GOLD, WARRIORS PLACE 4TH

Indian Hills Athletics

May 18, 2026 Hobbs, NM – For the third consecutive year, the Indian Hills Men’s Track & Field squad brought home a top-five finish at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) DI Men’s Outdoor Track & Field National Championship. The Warriors placed fourth overall at the Ross Black Field of Champions in Hobbs, NM. […]

             

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