Archive for: August, 2026

Oskaloosa Schools Welcome 16 New Teachers Ahead of New School Year

Marcia DeVore (left) and Michelle Oliver sit down with Oskaloosa News to talk about the upcoming school year for Oskaloosa.

Oskaloosa Community School District is welcoming 16 new teachers while preparing students and families for the first day of classes on August 24th.

Several Taken Into Custody Following Armed Robbery at Oskaloosa Kwik Star

The Oskaloosa Kwik Star was sealed off after a reported armed robbery at the location.

An Oskaloosa Police Department Press Release **Armed Robbery Investigation** On Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at approximately 10:58 a.m., the Oskaloosa Police Department responded to a reported armed robbery at Kwik Star, located at 1510 A Avenue West in Oskaloosa. The investigation determined that three individuals entered the business with their faces concealed. At least one […]

Clow Valve Highlights Investment and Innovation During Miller-Meeks Visit

U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, center, and Clow Valve Vice President and General Manager Mark Willett, standing to the right of the plaque, join Clow Valve team members outside the company’s Metal Casting Facility during Miller-Meeks’ Aug. 6, 2026, visit to Oskaloosa.

U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks visited Clow Valve in Oskaloosa to learn how investment, innovation, energy costs and federal policies affect the local manufacturer.

Osky Strength and Speed Program Enters Third Year With Growing Participation

Oskaloosa Brett Doud and incoming senior Grady Kennedy talked about the strength and conditioning program in the Oskaloosa School District.

More than 150 students are trained each week during the summer, while the school-year program reaches about 300 students. Oskaloosa’s strength and conditioning program is now in its third year. More students are joining, the training facility has been renovated, and coaches are using data more than ever to help athletes get better. Osky Strength […]

Seven Oskaloosa First Responders Honored for Lifesaving Response

Seven first responders were honored during the Aug. 3, 2026, Oskaloosa City Council meeting. The firefighters, police officer, and Mahaska Health paramedics received American Heart Association Heartsaver Hero Awards for helping save a man who collapsed at the Oskaloosa Public Library on June 2.

Seven Oskaloosa firefighters, police and Mahaska Health paramedics were honored for helping revive a man who collapsed at the Oskaloosa Public Library.

Oskaloosa’s Hub Turns Student Projects Into Career Opportunities

Lilia Morris and Carrie Bihn seated behind microphones during an Oskaloosa News interview about The Hub.

Oskaloosa Schools’ Hub program is helping students build workplace skills, connect with local employers and explore possible careers from its new downtown home.

           

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