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USAC Silver Crown Series Returns to Iowa Speedway with Inaugural Iowa 100 on Saturday, Aug. 8

Iowa 100

The USAC Silver Crown Series will return to Iowa Speedway for the first time since 2015 with the inaugural Iowa 100 on Saturday, Aug. 8, following the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race.

Mahaska Season Championships Races Sees 2026 Track Champions Crowned at Southern Iowa Speedway

Southern Iowa Speedway

Nathan Wood, Keaton Gordon, Colton Livezey, Seth Meinders and Cole Hughes secured 2026 track championships Wednesday night at Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa.

From No Program to 150 Students

Students take part in speed, agility, jumping and explosiveness testing during the district’s youth combine, which gave athletes in grades 7-12 an opportunity to measure their progress and showcase the work they put in throughout the summer training program.

More than 150 Oskaloosa students took part in the district’s summer athletic training program each week. The program ended with a youth combine measuring speed, agility, power and explosiveness.

Community Partnerships Improve Fishing Opportunities in Mahaska County

A collaborative effort involving the Southeast Iowa Anglers Club, Scanlon Bait & Tackle, G & S Construction, and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, a total of 80 high-quality fish habitat structures were installed—20 at Russell Wildlife Area and 60 at White Oak Conservation Area.

Community partners installed 80 fish habitat structures at Russell Wildlife Area and White Oak Conservation Area to improve fishing conditions and support fish populations.

Golden Gander Club Builds on a Legacy of Community Giving

Golden Gander Club

The new Golden Gander Club is bringing men together to pool financial resources and support projects that benefit Oskaloosa and Mahaska County.

Musco Invests in Future with New 34,000 Square-Meter Manufacturing Facility in Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Pictured is the Musco team and representatives with Modon and MISA who attended the open house in June.

Musco has opened a new manufacturing facility in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, to produce lighting systems for youth recreation fields, stadiums and other sports venues across the region.

Mahaska Health Invites Community to 15th Annual Run in the Sun

Run In The Sun (file photo)

The Mahaska Health Foundation will hold the 15th Annual Run in the Sun on Saturday, Aug. 1, at Statesmen Community Stadium in Oskaloosa. Proceeds will support Hospice Serenity House.

Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report July 13-19, 2026

Iowa Department of Agriculture

DES MOINES, Iowa (July 20, 2026) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week during this […]

Critical Equipment, Local Support: Clow Valve Helps Firefighters Answer the Next Call

Pictured from left are Dustin Hook, Oskaloosa Fire Chief Scott Vaughan, Clow Valve Co. Vice President and General Manager Mark Willett, and Clow Valve Co. Machine Tech Specialist Austin Glandon. Clow Valve’s donation of $25,000 will help the Oskaloosa Fire Department replace aging fire hoses, improving firefighter safety and helping ensure crews have reliable equipment ready for the next emergency.

A $25,000 donation from Clow Valve Co. will help the Oskaloosa Fire Department replace aging fire hose that has increasingly failed annual pressure testing.

Ryan Timms Cashes in Over $27,000 with Knoxville 360 Shootout and 410 Wins!

Ryan Timms made his trip back from Eldora Speedway in Ohio worth it Saturday night (and Sunday morning) by sweeping the 360 Shootout and 410 features on 3M Night at the Knoxville Raceway.

by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 18, 2026) – Ryan Timms made his trip back from Eldora Speedway in Ohio worth it Saturday night (and Sunday morning) by sweeping the 360 Shootout and 410 features on 3M Night at the Knoxville Raceway. The Oklahoma City, Oklahoma driver had his eye on this weekend, even though […]

           

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