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Quartet Collects All-District Honors »

Oskaloosa–Four Statesmen softball players were honored for strong 2026 seasons in and out of the classroom as they earned academic all-district honors from College Sports Communicators recently. Marin Frazee (Jr.,…

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Smith Garners NFCA All-Region Accolade »

Oskaloosa–Laila Smith (Jr., Olympia, Wash., Elementary Education) was lauded by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association as the NAIA all-region teams were announced recently. Smith was named to the second team…

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From Oskaloosa to the Film Screen: Aleksandra Nagorna Builds a Career Through Music »

Aleksandra Nagorna speaks during an interview with Oskaloosa News inside the Oskaloosa News studio. The Oskaloosa High School graduate has built a career as a composer, musician, educator, and film scorer, recently earning recognition for her work on the award-winning film "Jury of Her Peers." Nagorna discussed her journey from growing up in Oskaloosa to composing music for films, theater productions, and orchestras across Iowa.

OSKALOOSA — When Aleksandra Nagorna moved to Oskaloosa as a third grader, she struggled to find her place. Today, the…

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Oskaloosa Police Department Welcomes New K9 Rodie »

Oskaloosa Police Department's K9 Rodie

OSKALOOSA — The Oskaloosa Police Department has officially welcomed a new four-legged officer to its ranks following the retirement of…

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New Ownership Team Looks to Bring New Energy to Des Moines Whiskey Festival »

From left to right; Melissa Merrifield, Levi Fahlenkamp, Wes Fahlenkamp, Matt DeWeese, and Renee Falls, joined Oskaloosa News about the upcoming Des Moines Whiskey Festival.

DES MOINES — A new ownership group is working to reshape the Des Moines Whiskey Festival, with plans to expand…

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Public Invited to Help Shape Conservation Priorities at Regional REAP Assembly in Oskaloosa »

Residents from six southeast Iowa counties are invited to attend the Regional Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) Assembly on June 11 at the Environmental Learning Center in Oskaloosa. The public meeting will focus on conservation priorities, local projects and future funding recommendations for natural resources, recreation, wildlife habitat and water quality initiatives.

OSKALOOSA — Residents interested in conservation, parks, wildlife, water quality, outdoor recreation and environmental education will have an opportunity to…

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Oskaloosa Students Take Learning to New Heights During May Term »

Oskaloosa High School students take in the view from above during a May Term Discovery Flight on May 26 at Pella Municipal Airport. Students flew with Classic Aviation flight instructors, learned about aircraft operations, and had the opportunity to help pilot a small airplane.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – The highway between Pella and Oskaloosa looks different from the air. So do the fields, the rooftops and the town students thought they knew. For a group of Oskaloosa High School students, a May Term Discovery Flight at Pella Municipal Airport turned…

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Quartet Collects All-District Honors »

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–Four Statesmen softball players were honored for strong 2026 seasons in and out of the classroom as they earned academic all-district honors from College Sports Communicators recently. Marin Frazee (Jr., Sioux City, Iowa, Exercise Science) and Tori Smith (Jr., Olympia, Wash., Secondary Education) headed the…

Jun 1 2026 / Comments Off on Quartet Collects All-District Honors / Read More »

Brady Bacon Reaps Third Career $15,000 Corn Belt Clash at Knoxville! »

Brady Bacon topped the $15,000 Corn Belt Clash at Knoxville Saturday

Ryan Timms Steals Exciting 410 Feature Late by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (May 30, 2026) – Brady Bacon made history at the Knoxville Raceway Saturday night in the finale of the Avanti Windows & Doors Corn Belt Clash. The Broken Arrow, Oklahoma native won his…

Jun 1 2026 / Comments Off on Brady Bacon Reaps Third Career $15,000 Corn Belt Clash at Knoxville! / Read More »

Oskaloosa shut out by Indianola »

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OSKALOOSA — The Oskaloosa varsity baseball team was unable to generate enough offense Friday night, falling to Indianola 6-0. Indianola broke a scoreless tie in the second inning when Spenner doubled to drive in the game’s first run. The visitors added another run in the…

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Kyle Cummins Breaks Through for $10,000 at Knoxville! »

Kyle Cummins bested Justin Grant (L) and Brady Bacon (R) for $10,000 Friday in the Avanti Windows & Doors Corn Belt Clash at Knoxville Raceway (Paul Arch Photo)

Ryan Timms Passes Brown on Last Lap for 360 Win by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (May 29, 2026) – Kyle Cummins previous trips to the “Sprint Car Capital of the World” have been less than stellar. But the defending AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Car Champion…

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Oskaloosa baseball rolls to victory behind early offense »

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OSKALOOSA — The Oskaloosa baseball team used a big start at the plate and a strong pitching performance to earn a convincing victory this week. The Indians wasted little time getting on the scoreboard, putting together a four-run first inning. Oskaloosa scored its first run…

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Smith Garners NFCA All-Region Accolade »

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Oskaloosa–Laila Smith (Jr., Olympia, Wash., Elementary Education) was lauded by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association as the NAIA all-region teams were announced recently. Smith was named to the second team in Region VI (two teams each in the six regions, 147 total players). The award…

Jun 1 2026 / Comments Off on Smith Garners NFCA All-Region Accolade / Read More »

Cole VanDerwal Scores First Ever Feature Win At His Hometown Race Track »

Southern Iowa Speedway

By: Jerry Mackey Oskaloosa, Iowa: Wednesday night was Salute the Troops and First Responder Night sponsored by our friends and long time Southern Iowa Speedway supporters Bill & Rays Truck Repair of Oskaloosa. A great crowd was in attendance on a very warm late May…

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Oskaloosa drops varsity baseball doubleheader to Grinnell »

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GRINNELL — The Oskaloosa varsity baseball team opened the week with a doubleheader against Grinnell, dropping both games to the Tigers on Tuesday night. Grinnell won the opener 14-2 despite a bright spot from Jake North, who provided all of Oskaloosa’s offense with a two-run…

Jun 1 2026 / Comments Off on Oskaloosa drops varsity baseball doubleheader to Grinnell / Read More »

Josh Schneiderman Cashes in $2,000 Hometown Win with Sprint Invaders! »

(Ashley Zimmerman Photo)

by Bill Wright West Burlington, IA, May 24, 2026 – Josh Schneiderman made racing at home pay off Sunday night, when he took the Mohrfeld Solar Sprint Invaders main event at the 34 Raceway in his hometown West Burlington, Iowa. Schneiderman came back after losing…

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Oskaloosa Students Take Learning to New Heights During May Term »

Oskaloosa High School students take in the view from above during a May Term Discovery Flight on May 26 at Pella Municipal Airport. Students flew with Classic Aviation flight instructors, learned about aircraft operations, and had the opportunity to help pilot a small airplane.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – The highway between Pella and Oskaloosa looks different from the air. So do the fields, the rooftops and the town students thought…

Jun 3 2026 / Comments Off on Oskaloosa Students Take Learning to New Heights During May Term / Read More »
Editorial Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Made in America Manufacturing Tour: Building Jobs and Restoring American Strength

Iowa’s First District is the manufacturing heart of our state, and I was proud to lead a Made in America Manufacturing Tour to showcase the real results we are delivering for workers, businesses, and families. From…

Sep 1 2025 / Read More »
Agendas and Minutes Mahaska County Courthouse

Summary of the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda (November 18, 2024)

The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors will hold a meeting on Monday, November 18, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in the third-floor conference room of the Mahaska County Courthouse, Oskaloosa, Iowa. The meeting will be live-streamed with…

Nov 16 2024 / Read More »
Events Iowa State University Extension

Green Roof Birdhouse presentation

Wayne VanMersbergen, a Mahaska County Master Gardener was inspired by a green roof established on a birdhouse featured on a webinar this winter. He was inspired by it enough to install a Green Roof on a…

May 20 2026 / Read More »
Local Sports Brady Bacon topped the $15,000 Corn Belt Clash at Knoxville Saturday

Brady Bacon Reaps Third Career $15,000 Corn Belt Clash at Knoxville!

Ryan Timms Steals Exciting 410 Feature Late by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (May 30, 2026) – Brady Bacon made history at the Knoxville Raceway Saturday night in the finale of the Avanti Windows & Doors Corn…

Jun 1 2026 / Read More »
Clubs and Organizations The Rotary Club of Oskaloosa and the Oskaloosa Eagles Auxiliary 276 worked together this holiday season to help families in Mahaska County enjoy a full Christmas meal. (photo provided)

Eagles Auxiliary Helps Rotary Christmas Food Baskets Feed Hundreds in Mahaska County

The Rotary Club of Oskaloosa and the Oskaloosa Eagles Auxiliary 276 worked together this holiday season to help families in Mahaska County enjoy a full Christmas meal. The Rotary Christmas Food Basket project has been running…

Dec 5 2025 / Read More »
Education From left to right, Jeff and Elizabeth Jorgensen, and Ken Allsup with Oskaloosa News on a recent flight over Pella and Oskaloosa Iowa.

LOCAL AVIATORS WORKING TO OPEN DOORS TO FLIGHT EDUCATION IN IOWA

OSKALOOSA — A flight over Oskaloosa and Pella recently provided more than scenic views. It also offered a chance to hear the story behind Open Air Education, an Iowa-based effort aimed at helping more people discover…

May 31 2026 / Read More »
Local Businesses Fareway Meat & Grocery logo

Fareway Earns First-Ever Prometheus Award for Technology Leadership

JOHNSTON, IA — Fareway Stores, Inc. celebrated a major milestone this week after earning its first-ever Prometheus Award at the 2025 ceremony hosted by the Technology Association of Iowa. The honor marks a new chapter for…

Nov 14 2025 / Read More »
Lifestyle Community members engage in panel discussion at Cancer in Iowa: 99 Counties Project event

Mahaska Health Joined Statewide 99 Counties Project to Highlight Local Cancer Trends

Mahaska Health welcomed over 70 community members, healthcare partners, and local leaders to a free cancer education presentation and discussion as part of the statewide Cancer in Iowa: 99 Counties Project. The event took place on…

May 21 2026 / Read More »

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