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Oskaloosa Baseball to get major league experience at Wrigley Field

The Oskaloosa High School baseball team and coaches gather this morning as Vaughn Blythe from Musco Lighting shares an unforgettable announcement—this spring, the team will play on the legendary Wrigley Field! ⚾ This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity continues Osky’s tradition of building strong athletes and even stronger leaders. #OskyBuildsLeaders #ALLIN

OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Oskaloosa High School baseball team will step onto one of the most iconic fields in Major League Baseball this spring, thanks to a unique partnership with the Chicago Cubs and Musco Lighting. The team will play an intrasquad night scrimmage under the lights at Wrigley Field on May 7, following the […]

Consumer Connection: Hail Claims

Colleen Squires shares a picture of the hail they collected shortly after the storm passed through Mahaska County in the early morning (photo submitted)

By Sonya Sellmeyer, Consumer Advocacy Officer for the Iowa Insurance Division Hailstorms can cause significant damage to homes, vehicles, and other property, leading to costly repairs. Understanding how to handle an insurance claim after a hail storm can make the process smoother. Taking preventive measures can help mitigate future damage and reduce potential losses. After […]

The Dickey Dispatch – March 31, 2025

The Dickey Dispatch by Senator Adrian Dickey

by Senator Adrian Dickey Happy Monday District 44! Last week started off on a good note with my bill, SF 590, passing through the Senate with a vote of 49-0. SF 590 adds food distributors to our current liability protections for donating foods to food banks. Currently trucking companies are often unable to donate food […]

North Mahaska Welcomes New National Honor Society Members

Nine new members joined the North Mahaska Honor Society on March 12, 2025

April 2025 Bandstand Flag Memorial

Charles L. Mick

Charles L. Mick August 29, 1927 – March 26, 2024 The United States Navy Chuck graduated from Oskaloosa High School in 1945, enlisted in the Navy, and began his active duty on October 24, 1945, at the Naval Training Center in San Diego, California. He served as a Yeoman, was discharged August 7, 1946, and […]

WARRIORS TAKE SERIES FINALE WITH IOWA CENTRAL

Indian Hills Athletics

March 30, 2025 Centerville, IA – The Indian Hills Baseball team closed out its weekend Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) series against Iowa Central Community College with a doubleheader split at Pat Daugherty Field. The Warriors dropped game one 8-3 before taking the finale 12-6. The Warriors salvaged the split on Saturday to move […]

Oskaloosa Elementary School Library Receives $10,000 Grant to Update Nonfiction Collection

Students and staff at Oskaloosa Elementary School celebrate a $10,000 donation from Cargill Cares – Eddyville, presented to the Oskaloosa Elementary School library to support the school's nonfiction book collection. Representatives from Cargill Cares join teachers and students in displaying the check, which will help provide updated, high-quality non-fiction resources for young learners.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Students at Oskaloosa Elementary School will soon have access to a refreshed nonfiction book collection, thanks to a $10,000 donation from the Eddyville Cargill Cares program. The grant is being used to purchase high-quality nonfiction books to replace outdated materials, many of which are more than two decades old. “Our nonfiction collection […]

John D. Mortensen

John D. Mortensen

SSG (Retired) John D. Mortensen, 76, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025 in Chattanooga. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Chattanooga at 1:00 P.M. with Rev. Jamie Powell officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow in Chattanooga Cemetery under the direction of Becker-Rabon Funeral […]

Prepare for Storm Related Reactions to Spring Weather Season

Lightning streaks across the sky during a recent thunderstorm in Mahaska County. (photo by Ginger Allsup/Oskaloosa News)

March 21, 2025, 9:28 am | David Brown, Tammy Jacobs House destroyed by tornado in Midwest by Richard/stock.adobe.com.AMES, Iowa – In 2024, many Iowa communities were deeply impacted by severe thunderstorms, flooding and tornadoes. These storms may have lasted only a few hours but the impact on mental health and Iowans’ sense of safety may […]

Future-Focused Leadership: Jamie Jacobs Joins Oskaloosa as Activities Director

Jamie Jacobs

OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Oskaloosa Schools is thrilled to announce Jamie Jacobs as the next Activities Director for Oskaloosa Schools, pending board approval. She brings a bold vision and a passion for student success both on and off the field. Jacobs is set to elevate Oskaloosa’s activities programs to new heights as an advocate for success […]

             

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