
by Sam Gauntt, Iowa Capital Dispatch August 15, 2026 The Democratic National Committee on Saturday approved by voice vote its lineup of six early primaries for the 2028 election cycle, kicking off with South Carolina and Nevada. DNC Chair Ken Martin said during Saturday’s meeting that the early lineup reflects the diversity of the party’s […]
Aug 18 2026 | Posted in
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by Bill Wright Knoxville, IA, August 15, 2026 – Kyle Larson’s improbable trip from racing with the NASCAR Cup Series in Richmond, Virginia to making it to win his fourth Knoxville Nationals propelled him to his first ever Beaver Drill & Tool/MPV Express/Mike & Kathy Hulbert Jesse Hockett “Mr. Sprint Car” title worth $10,000. James […]
Aug 17 2026 | Posted in
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by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 15, 2026) – Kyle Larson’s night started with a NASCAR Cup run in Richmond, Virginia, but thanks to a three-hour rain delay and a fast jet, he made it to Knoxville Raceway early Sunday morning to claim the $200,000 top prize in the 65th NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals […]

Iowa State Auditor and governor candidate Rob Sand discussed government trust, his work as a prosecutor and concerns about Flock license plate cameras during an Oskaloosa visit.
Aug 14 2026 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa Community School District is welcoming 16 new teachers while preparing students and families for the first day of classes on August 24th.

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 […]
Aug 11 2026 | Posted in
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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.
Aug 11 2026 | Posted in
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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 firefighters, police and Mahaska Health paramedics were honored for helping revive a man who collapsed at the Oskaloosa Public Library.
Aug 4 2026 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa Schools’ Hub program is helping students build workplace skills, connect with local employers and explore possible careers from its new downtown home.