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(OSKALOOSA, Iowa)— William Penn University today announced that President John Ottosson will retire in the summer of 2027. His presidency has been marked by courageous leadership, financial discipline, enrollment momentum, and an unwavering commitment to students during an extraordinarily challenging period in higher education. An alumnus of the University, President Ottosson assumed leadership at a […]
May 12 2026 | Posted in
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Hubbell Realty Company will be constructing 48 townhomes in Oskaloosa, called Westgate Townhomes, beginning in fall 2026. The $9.4 million project, which has received significant public support via Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Workforce Housing Tax Credits, a Thriving Community designation from the State of Iowa and a $1 million redevelopment tax credit award, will be […]
May 11 2026 | Posted in
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WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Main Street Iowa celebrated its 40th anniversary on May 8 during the 2026 Main Street Iowa Development Awards, recognizing communities, projects, and leaders making an impact across the state. As part of the evening’s celebration, Joe Milledge was honored with Oskaloosa’s Leadership Award for his outstanding contributions to the local […]
May 8 2026 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Standing beside a pool that recently held water for the first time, project leaders looked over the to-do list that’s getting shorter by the day and focused on the accomplishments that are in the completed column. After months of steady progress, Oskaloosa’s pool project has moved into its final phase, with crews […]
May 7 2026 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, Iowa – The video plays for just over three minutes, but behind it lies nearly 40 hours of student work. For two seniors in Oskaloosa High School’s video production program, that effort led to a nomination at the Upper Midwest Student Television Production Awards, placing their work alongside some of the region’s top student […]
Kade Higday Cruises to 360 Win; Luke Lane Leads the Distance in Pros by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (May 2, 2026) – Knoxville Raceway fans had to wait a couple of weeks, but they packed the grandstand in one of the largest weekly crowds ever to watch Oklahoma’s Ryan Timms top a solid 40-car Leighton […]
May 4 2026 | Posted in
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By: Jerry Mackey Oskaloosa, Iowa: The fans came out in great numbers to support the opening night of Stock Car Racing as KBOE sponsored the racing action on a chilly late April evening on Wednesday night. The track crew once again gave the competitors a perfect race track and the drivers provided a very entertaining […]
May 1 2026 | Posted in
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April 29, 2026 Centerville, IA – The Indian Hills Baseball squad swept Southwestern Community College in an Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) doubleheader Wednesday afternoon at Pat Daugherty Field. The Warriors move to 24-19 overall on the year and 8-6 in league play. The Warriors took both ends of Wednesday’s twinbill over the Spartans, […]
Apr 30 2026 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Economical Food Cupboard is proud to announce an exciting new chapter as it transitions to a new name, Mahaska Area Food Cupboard, and relocates to a new facility at 104 North G Street, Suite 3, located on the north end of the Clean Laundry building. The move and name change reflect […]
Apr 30 2026 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, Iowa – The silence hit before the sirens. On a spring morning outside Oskaloosa High School, students watched as a staged crash scene unfolded into something far more powerful. Within minutes of the senior class unexpectedly getting called outside, fellow classmates were pulled from mangled vehicles, a life was lost at the scene, and […]
Apr 30 2026 | Posted in
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