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Otten Grand Slam Highlights Sweep Over Pioneers »

Oskaloosa–The William Penn baseball team turned the tables on its foe Saturday, sweeping #15 MidAmerica Nazarene in a Heart of America Athletic Conference doubleheader. A day after being swept at…

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WPU Avenges Tourney Final Loss to Fighting Bees »

Davenport–The Statesmen men’s lacrosse team shook off a slow start to exorcise some demons from last spring as it defeated St. Ambrose 16-7 in Heart of America Athletic Conference play…

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Crop planting is underway amid lingering concerns about deep soil moisture »

A farmer in Carroll County preps his field for planting. (Photo by Jared Strong/Iowa Capital Dispatch)

by Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch April 11, 2024 Warm soil temperatures and favorable weather have allowed farmers across Iowa…

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Gov. Kim Reynolds announces grant program expanding summer food assistance for children »

Schools and qualified groups could expand existing child nutrition assistance programs through the new state grants. (Photo by Jim Obradovich for Iowa Capital Dispatch)

by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch April 10, 2024 Iowa school districts and communities will be able to apply for…

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Feds: A dozen Iowa water suppliers need to fix ‘forever chemical’ contamination »

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is sampling community water supplies for PFAS. (Photo by Jared Strong/Iowa Capital Dispatch)

by Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch April 10, 2024 At least 12 community drinking water supplies in Iowa are unacceptably…

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Controlled Burn at Cedar Bluffs »

A controlled burn at Cedar Bluffs Natural Area. Photo by Robert Leonard

“Don’t talk about it, be about it…” by Robert Leonard Apr 11, 2024 Violet the Dog and I spent yesterday…

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Otten Grand Slam Highlights Sweep Over Pioneers »

William Penn University Athletics

Oskaloosa–The William Penn baseball team turned the tables on its foe Saturday, sweeping #15 MidAmerica Nazarene in a Heart of America Athletic Conference doubleheader. A day after being swept at Statesmen Ballpark, WPU (16-19, 8-12 Heart) claimed the four-game series split by scores of 10-1…

Apr 7 2024 / Comments Off on Otten Grand Slam Highlights Sweep Over Pioneers / Read More »

WPU Avenges Tourney Final Loss to Fighting Bees »

William Penn University Athletics

Davenport–The Statesmen men’s lacrosse team shook off a slow start to exorcise some demons from last spring as it defeated St. Ambrose 16-7 in Heart of America Athletic Conference play Saturday. #4 WPU (12-1, 2-0 Heart), which has pushed its school-record winning streak to 10…

Apr 7 2024 / Comments Off on WPU Avenges Tourney Final Loss to Fighting Bees / Read More »

Johnson Qualifies, Beaver with Another Record »

William Penn University Athletics

Mount Vernon–The William Penn men’s track and field team worked through windy conditions to again post strong results as it competed at the Cornell Invitational Saturday. As a team, WPU finished third out of 10 teams with 97.5 points. Mount Mercy claimed the team crown…

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Naranjo’s Walk-Off Helps WPU to Split with Missouri Valley »

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Oskaloosa–The Statesmen softball team split a pair of pitching duels Saturday as it faced off with Missouri Valley in Heart of America Athletic Conference action. WPU (14-20, 3-7 Heart) lost the opener 3-2 in eight innings, but responded by winning the nightcap 1-0. The hosts,…

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Numerous Top-10 Efforts at Cornell Invitational »

William Penn University Athletics

Mount Vernon–The Statesmen women’s track and field team competed against stiff competition and stiff win as it participated at the Cornell Invitational Saturday. As a team, WPU finished sixth out of 10 teams with 44 points. Mount Mercy claimed the team crown with 134.5 points.…

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William Penn Runs Out of Gas in Road Setback »

William Penn University Athletics

Davenport–After a strong first half, the Statesmen women’s lacrosse team was unable to keep up with the pace as it fell 17-6 to St. Ambrose in Heart of America Athletic Conference action Saturday. WPU (1-7, 1-3 Heart), which was outshot 35-19, also committed 30 turnovers…

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NM Juniors Host Track Meet »

North Mahaska Warhawks

NEW SHARON – North Mahaska’s junior high tracksters finally got to perform when they hosted their co-ed meet April 5. In the team race North Mahaska girls were furth with 72 points. The boys placed seventh with 48 points. Pella Christian took the team titles…

Apr 7 2024 / Comments Off on NM Juniors Host Track Meet / Read More »

Down 6, Central rallies to open league softball race with huge sweep »

Central Dutch Athletics

PELLA-After they finally escaped the fierce winds that shook the Central College softball team throughout its doubleheader with preseason favorite Coe College Saturday, even longtime Dutch softball fans, who have come to expect the surprising and the improbable, found themselves asking the question. How did…

Apr 6 2024 / Comments Off on Down 6, Central rallies to open league softball race with huge sweep / Read More »

Dutch suffer baseball sweep against Buena Vista »

Central Dutch Athletics

PELLA – Battling back after a tough 12-1 loss in the opener, the Central College baseball team came up short with a 5-4 loss in the nightcap against Buena Vista University Saturday The Beavers (19-6, 8-2 American Rivers Conference) jumped ahead of the Dutch (9-13,…

Apr 6 2024 / Comments Off on Dutch suffer baseball sweep against Buena Vista / Read More »

Nwachukwu Named USA Wrestling Women’s College Wrestler of the Year »

Adaugo Nwachukwu (Jr., San Jose, Calif., Exercise Science) was chosen as the best of the best, earning the title of 2024 USA Wrestling Women's College Wrestler of the Year Thursday.

Oskaloosa–Adaugo Nwachukwu (Jr., San Jose, Calif., Exercise Science) was chosen as the best of the best, earning the title of 2024 USA Wrestling Women’s College Wrestler of the Year Thursday. Nwachukwu, who won her third NAIA national title last month (first at William Penn), was…

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NM Juniors Host Track Meet »

North Mahaska Warhawks

NEW SHARON – North Mahaska’s junior high tracksters finally got to perform when they hosted their co-ed meet April 5. In the team race North…

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Editorial Iowa Auditor Rob Sand talks with community members on the Oskaloosa Square this past week.

During Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Iowans Must Stand with Victims

by Rob Sand, Iowa State Auditor Lots of topics get swept under the rug because they’re not comfortable for us to confront. Sometimes we’d rather pretend the problems don’t exist or couldn’t happen in a place…

Apr 9 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 Garth Summers and Dr. Taylar Swarts Summers

Mahaska Health Hosts ‘Baby Fair’ to Offer Maternity Care Resources

Mahaska Health, Iowa Center of Excellence Maternity Care and Birthing Center, is hosting the third annual ‘Baby Fair,’ to offer free maternity care resources to the community. The event is open to the public and current…

Apr 10 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 Mahaska County Conservation Board

Friends of Mahaska County Conservation are making huge impact on the future of our parks in Mahaska County

The Friends of Mahaska County Conservation is a private non-profit organization that was created in 2011 to assist with fundraising efforts to support the Mahaska County Conservation Board and to support Conservation education throughout Mahaska County.…

Apr 2 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 »
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IBC Projects Positive Six-Month Economic Outlook

First quarter survey results show positive gains for key indicators DES MOINES, IA – The Iowa Business Council (IBC) released its first-quarter Economic Outlook Survey (EOS) for 2024. The report measures IBC member expectations for sales,…

Apr 4 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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