by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch June 30, 2026 The environmental group Food & Water Watch is suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for failing to supply requested information about a nitrate assessment. Food & Water Watch allege the “apparently scuttled” assessment would have provided EPA with the research necessary to update drinking water standards […]
Tasker Phillips Wins Third of Year in 360’s; J Kinder Becomes All-time Pro Sprints Feature Winner by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (June 27, 2026) – It’s been a long wait for Chris Martin, but he is finally a Knoxville Raceway feature winner. The Ankeny, Iowa native claimed the $6,000 to win Leighton State Bank 410 […]
OSKALOOSA — Oskaloosa finished a perfect 6-0 week with an 8-3 win over Pella on Friday. Oskaloosa used timely hitting, strong pitching and aggressive base running to erase an early two-run deficit. Trey Parks gave the Indians an early lead in the top of the first inning when he hit a solo home run to […]
By Anthony Ainslie 6/24/26 Tad Pospisil returned to victory lane in a big way in Wednesday’s Malvern Bank Super Late Model Racing Series’ return to the Southern Iowa Speedway. The half-mile oval at the Mahaska County Fairgrounds in Oskaloosa, Iowa played host to the East Series for the fourth round of the tour. Drivers from […]
OSKALOOSA — The Oskaloosa Indians earned a doubleheader sweep over Pella Christian on Wednesday, winning 19-1 in the first game and 6-4 in the second. Jake North led the Indians in the opening game with four hits and six RBIs. North doubled in the first inning to drive in a run, singled in the second […]
PELLA – The Central College track and field and cross country programs combined for 12 student-athletes on the College Sports Communicator Division III Academic All-District teams Tuesday morning. To be eligible for consideration, a student-athlete must be a starter or key reserve at the varsity level and achieve a 3.50 or better cumulative grade point […]
EUGENE, OREGON – After a strong debut in collegiate track and field, Central College men’s track and field multi-event athlete Landon Pote (freshman, Ankeny) qualified for the decathlon at the 2026 USATF U-20 Championships last week. Held at historic Hayward Field at the University of Oregon, the USATF U-20 Championships is open to the best […]
OSKALOOSA — Oskaloosa scored early, got strong pitching, and beat North Mahaska 10-0 on Tuesday. Jake North led Oskaloosa with three hits in four at-bats. He singled in the first, second, and fourth innings. The Indians took control with six runs in the second inning. North singled to drive in a run, and Peterson and […]
OSKALOOSA — When Brett DeBruin attended truck shows around the Midwest a few years ago, one thought kept coming back to him. “Why can’t we do something like this in Oskaloosa?” Last summer, that idea became reality. Outer Limits Truck Repair hosted the first No Limits Truck Show at the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds, drawing truck […]
OSKALOOSA — Mahaska County Conservation continues to expand outdoor recreation opportunities while restoring natural habitats across the county, according to Executive Director Chris Clingan. During a recent interview with Oskaloosa News, Clingan discussed several ongoing projects, including the completion of the Environmental Learning Center playscape, improvements at White Oak Lake, restoration work at Eddyville Sand […]
