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The Oskaloosa Indians Boys Tennis Team struggled on Tuesday night against Norwalk. The Indians were taking part in their second road matchup, finding Norwalk a challege. Norwalk blanked Oskaloosa in singles and doubles matchups, winning 11-0 over the Indians. Indians head coach Tony Witt said, “Cade played a smart match tonight coming up just short […]

Albia, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Indians opened their season on the road at Albia. Head Coach Tony Witt said, “Everyone played well tonight in some windy conditions. Good solid win and playing from everyone tonight. They played some smart tennis with the windy conditions.” In Varsity Singles, Nick Harrington (O) defeated Drake Mckim 8-4. Cade […]

Oskaloosa, Iowa – There is often a party going on at Debbie’s Celebration Barn, but this past Saturday night, the community came out to party and had fun while raising money for Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter. Jennifer Main was one of those person’s who helped to make the evening possible. Vicky Collette and Main helped […]
Apr 17 2018 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – The dust is beginning to settle from Central Empire Wrestling’s event this past weekend at Nelson Pioneer Farm. The main event between Tony Storm and Rory Fox was certainly the highlight for many fans in attendance. Both professionals arrived in the ring from different paths. Fox gained notoriety on MTV’s True Life […]

Oskaloosa, Iowa- There has been a motion by Site A. Landowners to intervene in the lawsuit, between the cities of Pella and Oskaloosa and Mahaska County, into the validity of the 28E agreement for a regional airport. Mahaska County’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit was denied by Judge Lucy Gamon on December 8, 2017. On […]
Apr 15 2018 | Posted in
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Last Week was National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, recognizing the unseen work of the men and women who answer your call for help. Oskaloosa, Iowa – Located inside the Mahaska County Law Center is a secure room where individuals of Mahaska County 911 Communications are the first individuals you speak with when an emergency strikes. […]
Apr 14 2018 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – A meeting of the Oskaloosa Civil Service Commission this past week indicated that the process of hiring the city’s new police chief was down to 10 candidates. The process of finding candidates is being spearheaded by Stephen Niebur with Moulder & Associates. Niebur said there was a total of 70 applicants for […]
Apr 14 2018 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – The annual Iowa Shrine Bowl will take place on July 21st, 2018 at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls. On Wednesday night, the parents, siblings, Shriners, and others gathered at the American Legion in Oskaloosa to honor three area participants to this year’s game. Kyle Kilmer from BGM, Rachel Freeborn from North […]
Apr 13 2018 | Posted in
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The boys had a solid meet today in some great weather. We won the 4-team meet pretty handily and still have a lot of room for improvement. It was also a good practice run for us because sectionals will be held here later in the year. Oskaloosa Head Coach Bret Foster said, “Austin Hafner broke […]

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The warm and dry confines of Penn Central Mall gave area groups and businesses an opportunity to share with residents what they have to offer. Groups you can join to learn new skills and give back to your community were lined up and down the east and west hallways, in addition to […]
Apr 10 2018 | Posted in
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