Stories written by Press Release

Charles Mick August 29, 1927 – March 26, 2024 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 96 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran Chuck Mick, 96, of Oskaloosa, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at the Mahaska Health Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. Charles Lewis Mick, son of Orle and Myrle Tandy Mick, was born August […]
Mar 27 2024 | Posted in
Obituaries |
Read More »

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 Council seat in Ward 4. I may have grown up in the bustling streets of Boston, but I have […]
Mar 27 2024 | Posted in
Editorial |
Read More »

The first day to request an Absentee Ballot for the Primary Election is Tuesday, March 26, 2024, and the first day to mail absentee ballots is Wednesday, May 15. To obtain an absentee ballot, please go to the Mahaska County’s website https://elections.mahaskacountyia.gov/vote/absentee/ or the Secretary of State’s website www.sos.state.ia.us/elections and download the Absentee Ballot Request […]
Mar 27 2024 | Posted in
Local News |
Read More »

(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 quality, licensed electricians with an underground division, lighting division, and […]
Mar 26 2024 | Posted in
Local Sports |
Read More »

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 12-5. The top eight teams in the poll are unchanged, […]
Mar 26 2024 | Posted in
College Sports |
Read More »

OSKALOOSA, IOWA — The Oskaloosa Community Schools has hired Luke Trainer as its next high school band teacher. Trainer, an Osky alumnus, brings a wealth of experience and passion for music education, making him an ideal fit to lead the Oskaloosa High School Band program. Trainer’s journey in music education began after graduating from OHS […]
Mar 26 2024 | Posted in
Local News |
Read More »

WASHINGTON, March 25, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as state veterinary and public health officials, are investigating an illness among primarily older dairy cows in Texas, Kansas, and New Mexico that is causing decreased lactation, low appetite, […]

OSKALOOSA, IOWA — 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. Slated to open its doors in the summer, the cafe represents a significant milestone in the school district’s commitment to empowering students with special needs and fostering […]
Mar 26 2024 | Posted in
Local News |
Read More »

The first day to request an Absentee Ballot for the Primary Election is Tuesday, March 26, 2024, and the first day to mail absentee ballots is Wednesday, May 15. To obtain an absentee ballot, please go to the Mahaska County’s website https://elections.mahaskacountyia.gov/vote/absentee/ or the Secretary of State’s website www.sos.state.ia.us/elections and download the Absentee Ballot Request […]

Charles Allen Lynch August 17, 1949 – March 24, 2024 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 74 Charles Allen Lynch, “Charlie,” age 74, of Oskaloosa, passed away March 24, 2024, at his home in Oskaloosa. Charlie was born August 17, 1949, in Mahaska County, son of Lawrence and Lois (Atherton) Lynch. Charles graduated from Oskaloosa High School […]
Mar 25 2024 | Posted in
Obituaries |
Read More »