Archive for: September, 2026

‘Excessively wet’ conditions reported as harvest begins in Iowa 

Corn grows near Ogden, Iowa in early September, 2026. (Photo by Cami Koons/Iowa Capital Dispatch)

by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch September 14, 2026 As most of Iowa saw heavy rainfall over the past week, about 2% of Iowa’s corn acres have been harvested, according to the latest crop progress and condition report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The report for the Sept. 7-13 reporting period noted 38% of […]

MEN’S SOCCER HOLDS STEADY AT NO. 7 IN NJCAA POLL

Indian Hills Athletics

September 14, 2026 2026 NJCAA DI MEN’S SOCCER POLL – WEEK 2 Ottumwa, IA – For the second consecutive week, the Indian Hills Men’s Soccer team checked in at No. 7 in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) DI Men’s Soccer National Poll. The Warriors boast a 3-1-3 overall record on the year. The […]

Johnston Records Two Triple-Doubles as DMACC Falls to Ranked Opponents

DMACC Bears

CEDAR RAPIDS — Ramsey Johnston reached double figures in kills, assists and digs in both matches, but the DMACC volleyball team dropped two four-set decisions against top-six opponents Sept. 12 at the Kirkwood Tournament. The Bears, ranked 15th in the National Junior College Athletic Association’s Division II poll, lost 3-1 to third-ranked Johnson County Community […]

Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report Sept. 7-13, 2026

Iowa Department of Agriculture

DES MOINES, Iowa (Sept. 14, 2026) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week during this […]

MICHEL REACHES MILESTONE AS WARRIORS ROLL

Indian Hills Athletics

September 14, 2026 Mattoon, IL – Indian Hills Volleyball Head Coach Lyndsey Michel reached another milestone in her illustrious career with the Warriors, collecting her 400th career victory after sweeping through the Laker Invitational over the weekend. Indian Hills posted a 3-0 mark, dropping just one set along the way. The winningest coach in program […]

Iowa State University faculty-student team develops website for AI tools

Iowa Capital Dispatch

by Brooklyn Draisey, Iowa Capital Dispatch September 11, 2026 Iowa State University faculty and students who have spent their time diving into the incredibly fast-paced world of artificial intelligence tools turned their efforts to keep up with the latest news into a website they hope helps others do the same. ISU computer science professor Wei […]

CEW Brings Oskaloosa Connections and Wrestling Legends to Bridge City Slam VIII

Road Dogg, Billy Gunn, “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan and other wrestling stars are scheduled to appear at Central Empire Wrestling’s Bridge City Slam VIII on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa. The Legends Fan Fest begins at 4 p.m., followed by wrestling at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $25 and include fan fest admission. Some autograph and photo opportunities carry additional charges.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Austin Bayliss grew up seeing Road Dogg and Billy Gunn rise to fame on national television and on October 3rd, he is bringing them to southeast Iowa for an event which links wrestling’s past with wrestlers who are still establishing their careers. Central Empire Wrestling will be holding Bridge City Slam VIII […]

Monarchs, Fall Colors and Halloween Plans Keep Mahaska County Conservation Busy

A Monarch butterfly waits for it's wings to dry out before taking flight.

OSKALOOSA — The arrival of monarch butterflies in Mexico and children finding a new outdoor activity are just some of the things that Mahaska County Conservation has to offer in the fall. This Friday and the October Halloween event are some of the activities that are scheduled. In an interview with Oskaloosa News on Monday, […]

Oskaloosa Homecoming Court Looks Forward to Friends, Traditions and Community Support

Nine members of Oskaloosa High School’s 2026 homecoming court visit the Oskaloosa News studio to share their excitement about friendships, school pride and making memories with the community. Thursday’s parade and coronation and Friday’s football game against Washington highlight the week’s celebrations. Court member Jonah DeVore was absent.

In convertibles, seeing old friends along the parade route and enjoying time with friends are some of the things the 2026 homecoming court from Oskaloosa High School hopes to remember long after they graduate. Recently, nine of the ten students on the court went to the Oskaloosa News studio to discuss what was in store […]

WPU Gets Past Graceland 3-1

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–The William Penn women’s volleyball team returned to the win column Saturday as it defeated Graceland 3-1 in Heart of America Athletic Conference action. The Statesmen (10-6, 1-1 Heart) won by scores of 20-25, 25-22, 25-19, 25-19. The hosts held off the Yellowjackets, despite being outhit .099-.090. WPU came out strong in the opening set […]

           

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