
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – This Saturday, Eveland Access Campground will be filled with Halloween costumes, decorated pumpkins, carnival games, and many decorated campsites as Mahaska County Conservation hosts its annual Halloween Bash. The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 24th, from 1 to 9 p.m. at Eveland Access Campground, located at 2890 Galeston Avenue near Oskaloosa. […]
Oct 22 2026 | Posted in
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DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services today announced that Superintendent of Credit Unions Katie Averill is stepping down to accept a position in the private sector. Kevin Gorman, deputy superintendent and an experienced Credit Union examiner, will assume the role of interim Superintendent of Credit Unions on October 23, […]
Oct 20 2026 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Middle School cross country team wrapped up its 2026 season on Monday, October 19th, celebrating a year with 73 personal records, several team championships, and many individual awards. The team gathered for a pizza party to celebrate the season’s end, thanks to the Oskaloosa Indian Booster Club for providing the […]

Projects continue Iowa’s work to improve water quality and return abandoned mine lands to productive use DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 20, 2026) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has begun construction on four new abandoned mine land (AML) reclamation projects in Mahaska and […]
Oct 20 2026 | Posted in
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With the holiday season coming up, the Mahaska Chamber & Development Group is inviting everyone to help keep downtown Oskaloosa bright and festive this Christmas. You can now buy tickets for the annual Turn on the Lights Raffle, which helps fund the holiday lights around Oskaloosa’s downtown square. This year’s raffle offers 20 different prizes, […]
Oct 20 2026 | Posted in
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DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 19, 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 […]
Oct 20 2026 | Posted in
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No. 18 Bears are 16-15 for the season · DMACC drops a 3-2 decision to NDSCS · Bears defeat 16th-ranked Neosho County CC 3-0 · DMACC is home to Central (Neb.) CC on October 20 The DMACC volleyball team is 16-15 overall after splitting two matches in the Triton Invitational October 16 at Fort Dodge. […]
Oct 19 2026 | Posted in
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by Brooklyn Draisey, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 16, 2026 When Casey Westlake had her first mammogram around a year ago, she was told everyone gets called back in. So when she was asked to stop by for another round of imaging, she knew not to panic. After that, however, Westlake got called in for a […]

October 18, 2026 Miami, OK – No. 18 Indian Hills Men’s Soccer picked up its second consecutive win with a 2-1 victory on the road against Northeastern Oklahoma A&M on Sunday afternoon. The Warriors improve to 6-2-7 overall on the year. The Warriors erased a 1-0 deficit with two goals in the second half to […]
Oct 19 2026 | Posted in
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GRINNELL, Iowa – The Grinnell College men’s soccer team held most of the possession and took more shots on Sunday afternoon, October 18th. However, Gustavus Adolphus College made the most of its chances and won 3-0 at Springer Field. The loss left Grinnell with a 10-3-1 record, while Gustavus Adolphus improved to 8-3-2. Grinnell had […]
Oct 19 2026 | Posted in
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