OSKALOOSA — The Oskaloosa girls golf team closed out the regular season Thursday by hosting the Oskaloosa JV/V Invitational at Oskaloosa Golf. The Indians had 17 golfers compete during the event and finished fourth out of five varsity teams with a score of 424. Coaches said the higher team score mostly came down to the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa: Wednesday night was night number three of the 2026 racing season at the Southern Iowa Speedway with Nutrien Ag and Clow Valve hosting the Hall of Fame voting night for the class of inductees to be honored in June. A beautiful night greeted a nice large enthusiastic crowd to the Mahaska County Monster […]
OSKALOOSA — Family members, friends, teachers and school staff filled the Oskaloosa High School gymnasium Sunday afternoon as the Class of 2026 officially graduated during the school’s 154th commencement ceremony. More than 140 graduates crossed the stage during the ceremony, marking the end of their high school years and the beginning of new opportunities in […]
OSKALOOSA — Just days before finishing his final classes at Oskaloosa High School, Wyatt DeCook was back out in the woods at Cedar Bluffs Natural Area hauling scrap metal, old appliances and farm junk out of the timber. DeCook, along with several friends, has spent recent weeks volunteering with the Mahaska County Conservation Board to […]
OSKALOOSA — The Oskaloosa Vendor and Farmers Market opened its season Saturday morning with strong crowds, a large number of vendors and a wide variety of locally made products on the downtown square. Ashley Wenke, board president for the The Oskaloosa Vendor and Farmers Market, said this year’s opening market brought one of the largest […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch May 13, 2026 Early voting kicks off Wednesday, May 13 for the 2026 primary elections in Iowa. Iowans will have the chance to weigh in on contests determining either the Republican and Democratic nominees in several federal and state races. Voters can participate on Election Day, June 2, or […]
(OSKALOOSA, Iowa)— William Penn University today announced that President John Ottosson will retire in the summer of 2027. His presidency has been marked by courageous leadership, financial discipline, enrollment momentum, and an unwavering commitment to students during an extraordinarily challenging period in higher education. An alumnus of the University, President Ottosson assumed leadership at a […]
Hubbell Realty Company will be constructing 48 townhomes in Oskaloosa, called Westgate Townhomes, beginning in fall 2026. The $9.4 million project, which has received significant public support via Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Workforce Housing Tax Credits, a Thriving Community designation from the State of Iowa and a $1 million redevelopment tax credit award, will be […]
UNIVERSITY PARK — One of Mahaska County’s longtime summer traditions is getting ready to open for another season later this month. Oskaloosa Mini Putt, located at the former Vennard campus in University Park, is scheduled to open May 22 at 4 p.m. for the 2026 season. Mike Gipple, who helps oversee operations at the course, […]
OSKALOOSA — The Ecumenical Food Cupboard in Oskaloosa is preparing for major changes this month as the longtime food assistance program moves to a new location and takes on a new name. The organization will soon become the Mahaska Area Food Cupboard as it separates from Church Women United and becomes its own nonprofit organization. […]
