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William Penn Sweeps Pride in Road Contest »

Dubuque–The Statesmen men’s volleyball team nearly went wire-to-wire as it swept Clarke 3-0 in Heart of America Athletic Conference action Tuesday. #5 WPU (18-3, 11-2 Heart), which won by scores…

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Hames Garners CSC Academic All-District Laurel »

Oskaloosa–Alyssa Hames (Jr., Ackley, Iowa, Psychology) was honored for a strong 2023-2024 season in and out of the classroom as she earned NAIA women’s basketball academic all-district honors from College…

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Absentee Ballots Available For Primary Election »

Mahaska County Courthouse

The first day to request an Absentee Ballot for the Primary Election is Tuesday, March 26, 2024, and the first…

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Osky Alum Returns Home to Lead High School Band Program »

The Oskaloosa Community Schools has hired Luke Trainer as its next high school band teacher.

OSKALOOSA, IOWA — The Oskaloosa Community Schools has hired Luke Trainer as its next high school band teacher. Trainer, an…

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Federal and State Veterinary, Public Health Agencies Share Update on HPAI Detection in Kansas, Texas Dairy Herds »

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WASHINGTON, March 25, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease…

Mar 26 2024 / Comments Off on Federal and State Veterinary, Public Health Agencies Share Update on HPAI Detection in Kansas, Texas Dairy Herds / Read More »

Oskaloosa Schools Unveils an Entrepreneurship Initiative Called Spirit Cafe »

The Oskaloosa Schools is set to launch its new Oskaloosa Spirit Cafe, an initiative aimed at providing vocational opportunities and promoting inclusivity within the community.

OSKALOOSA, IOWA — The Oskaloosa Schools is set to launch its new Oskaloosa Spirit Cafe, an initiative aimed at providing…

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William Penn Sweeps Pride in Road Contest »

William Penn University Athletics

Dubuque–The Statesmen men’s volleyball team nearly went wire-to-wire as it swept Clarke 3-0 in Heart of America Athletic Conference action Tuesday. #5 WPU (18-3, 11-2 Heart), which won by scores of 25-14, 25-19, 25-16, outhit the Pride .426-.087. The win is the program’s sixth in…

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Hames Garners CSC Academic All-District Laurel »

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Oskaloosa–Alyssa Hames (Jr., Ackley, Iowa, Psychology) was honored for a strong 2023-2024 season in and out of the classroom as she earned NAIA women’s basketball academic all-district honors from College Sports Communicators Wednesday. Hames entered the spring semester with a 4.00 GPA. The junior started…

Mar 26 2024 / Comments Off on Hames Garners CSC Academic All-District Laurel / Read More »

Assaud Tops WPU in Kentucky Tournament »

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Nicholasville, Ky.–The Statesmen men’s golf team continued its spring slate by competing in the Garn Championship hosted by Spring Arbor Monday and Tuesday. William Penn placed 18th out of 22 teams with a three-round score of 1,015 (329-349-337) at the par-72 Keene Trace Golf Club,…

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Sprint Invaders Welcome Mohrfeld Solar as Title Sponsor; 23rd Season Kicks Off April 13 at 34 Raceway! »

Sprint Invaders Welcome Mohrfeld Solar as Title Sponsor; 23rd Season Kicks Off April 13 at 34 Raceway!

(Bill W) March 26, 2024 – The Sprint Invaders 17-race season will kick off April 13 at the 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa. The series welcomes Mohrfeld Solar as a title sponsor in 2024. Headquartered in southeast Iowa, Mohrfeld Solar combines a team of…

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Central stays at No. 24 in softball poll »

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PELLA-Coming off a doubleheader sweep last week, the Central College softball team remained No. 24 in the NFCA Division III Top 25 Coaches Poll. The Dutch scored a 4-1, 4-3 sweep of St. Olaf College (Minn.) in their home-season debut March 20 to improve to…

Mar 26 2024 / Comments Off on Central stays at No. 24 in softball poll / Read More »

Statesmen of the Week: Brian Thomas and Emily Ferguson »

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Oskaloosa–Baseball player Brian Thomas (Sr., Shingle Springs, Calif., Sports Management) and women’s lacrosse player Emily Ferguson (Sr., Waterloo, N.Y., Exercise Science) have been named Statesmen of the Week for the week of March 18-24, presented by Gardner-Collier Jewelry. Thomas put on a show in a…

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Pair of Four-Goal Games Leads Christensen to Heart Accolade »

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Oskaloosa–Wyatt Christensen (So., Madison, Wis., Biology) had it going on the attacking end last week, and for his efforts he was named Heart of America Athletic Conference Men’s Lacrosse Offensive Player of the Week Monday. Christensen won his first career honor after helping William Penn…

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Batu-Tiako Opens Outdoor Season with Long Jump Crown »

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Rolla, Mo.–Abigaille Batu-Tiako (Sr., Plattsburgh, N.Y., Business Management) captured gold Saturday as the William Penn women’s track and field team began its outdoor campaign at the Missouri S&T Miner Invitational. Batu-Tiako won the long jump event with a distance of 18-1.75. The senior also placed…

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Statesmen Begin Outdoor Campaign at Missouri S&T Invite »

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Rolla, Mo.–The William Penn men’s track and field team found warmer weather as it opened its outdoor season at the Missouri S&T Miner Invitational Friday and Saturday. Showalter Johnson (Jr., Nassau, Bahamas, New Media) headlined the efforts by placing second in the 100-meter dash in…

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Evans Closes Career with All-America Award »

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Oskaloosa–Gabi Evans (Sr., West Liberty, Iowa, Psychology and Sociology) wrapped up an illustrious career as a Statesmen women’s bowler with a national accolade as the NAIA announced its All-America teams Wednesday. Evans was named a Third-Team All-American, one of five individuals to collect the honor.…

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Nine Inducted into NM Honor Society »

RD Keep/NM Communications Nine new members were inducted into the North Mahaska Honor Society March 14. Pictured are front row current members: Andy Knockel, Benjamin Bunn, Lucy Gipple, Carson Doak, Katie Fogle and Clay Thompson. Back row new members: Jack Kelderman, Trenton Hol, Brayden Veiseth, Ben Yang, Breckyn Schilling, Riley Doonan, Sierra Meyers, Jocelyn Van’t Sant and Stacia Dunnick.

NEW SHARON – Two seniors and seven juniors were inducted into the North Mahaska Honor Society March 14. The nine join six other current members…

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Editorial Abu Ibrahim

Letter To The Editor: Writing To Introduce Myself

Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. I am writing to introduce myself, Abu Ibrahim, and announce my candidacy for the open City…

Mar 27 2024 / Read More »
Agendas and Minutes Oskaloosa City Hall

Oskaloosa City Council Agenda – April 3rd, 2023

City of Oskaloosa City Council Meeting Regular Session Council Chambers City Hall, 220 S. Market Street Oskaloosa, IA 52577 Agenda Call to Order and Roll Call April 3,2023 – 6:00 P.M. 1. Invocation: Mayor David Krutzfeldt…

Mar 30 2023 / Read More »
Events Iowa State University Extension

Ornamental and Turfgrass Pest Control Course Offered March 27

Preregister before March 20 for fall commercial pesticide applicator training recertification Iowa State University and Outreach Mahaska County office will host an Ornamental and Turfgrass Pest Control Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators Wednesday,…

Mar 18 2024 / Read More »
Local Sports Sprint Invaders Welcome Mohrfeld Solar as Title Sponsor; 23rd Season Kicks Off April 13 at 34 Raceway!

Sprint Invaders Welcome Mohrfeld Solar as Title Sponsor; 23rd Season Kicks Off April 13 at 34 Raceway!

(Bill W) March 26, 2024 – The Sprint Invaders 17-race season will kick off April 13 at the 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa. The series welcomes Mohrfeld Solar as a title sponsor in 2024. Headquartered…

Mar 26 2024 / Read More »
Clubs and Organizations Terrarium in a small glass container with lid open to eliminate excess moisture.

Yard and Garden: Building and Caring for a Terrarium

Snowy afternoons make an ideal time to construct a terrarium AMES, Iowa — Constructing a terrarium is easy and inexpensive and can be accomplished on a snowy afternoon. Their care is minimal since they can go…

Jan 13 2024 / Read More »
Education Oskaloosa Community Schools Home Of The Indians

OVA Honor Roll for 2nd Trimester

Oskaloosa Community School District MAR 07, 2024 Oskaloosa Virtual Academy (OVA) had 7 students that made the honor roll for the 2nd trimester of the 2023-2024 school year. These students earned a 3.0 grade point average…

Mar 13 2024 / Read More »
Local Businesses Farm Credit Services of America Returns an Estimated $6.8 Million in Cash-Back Dividends to Customer-Owners in Davis, Keokuk, Mahaska, Wapello and Washington Counties (submitted photo)

Farm Credit Services of America Returns an Estimated $6.8 Million in Cash-Back Dividends to Customer-Owners in Davis, Keokuk, Mahaska, Wapello and Washington Counties

Checks issued to eligible customer-owners the last week of January OSKALOOSA, IOWA. (February 13, 2024) – Farmers and ranchers in Davis, Mahaska, Keokuk, Washington and Wapello counties will be receiving an estimated $6.8 million in cash-back…

Feb 14 2024 / Read More »
Lifestyle Mahaska Health Medical Imaging Professionals (l-r) Mackenzie Sieren RT(R), Jessie Clubb RT(R)(CT), Cassie Heeren RT(R)(CT), with the new DEXA Scan.

Caring for Your Bone Health During National Radiological Technology Week

November 9th, 2023 OSKALOOSA, IOWA – In honor of National Radiological Technology Week, Mahaska Health is delighted to announce we are expanding our Medical Imaging and Radiological services with our latest advancement in bone health monitoring…

Nov 9 2023 / Read More »

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