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Mahaska Health paramedics Rob Forschler, Shannon Smith and Angie Goemaat were recently honored with American Heart Association Heartsaver Hero Awards in recognition of their lifesaving response to a cardiac emergency at the Oskaloosa Public Library. The awards recognize individuals who perform CPR or take lifesaving action during an emergency. The recognition follows a coordinated emergency […]
Aug 28 2026 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, Iowa – By the time Rima Zabian left Oskaloosa after her interview, the community no longer felt like a place she had simply visited. “It really felt like somewhere we could belong together,” Zabian said. That sense of belonging helped shape Zabian’s decision to become the next CEO of the Mahaska County YMCA, where […]
Aug 28 2026 | Posted in
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(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) William Penn University (WPU) is preparing to welcome more than 300 parents, family members, and friends to Oskaloosa for Parent/Family Weekend, September 18-19, and local businesses are invited to help make the community part of the experience. Parent/Family Weekend brings visitors to Oskaloosa to spend time with their students while also encouraging them […]
Aug 27 2026 | Posted in
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By : Ruben Mireles & Jerry Mackey Tyler Erb made sure the biggest Late Model race in Southern Iowa Speedway history got a little “Rowdy.” Following last weekend’s rollover crash at Maquoketa Speedway, Erb and his Best Performance Motorsports crew opted to switch chassis to the frame they last ran in the Dirt Late Model […]
Aug 27 2026 | Posted in
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Joni Davis October 1, 1954 – August 25, 2026 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 71 Joni Davis, 71, of Oskaloosa, died Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the MHP Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. She was born October 1, 1954, in Perry, Iowa, the daughter of Jean and Patricia Smith Orman. Joni graduated from Perry High School […]
Aug 26 2026 | Posted in
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August 24, 2026 Ottumwa, IA – The No. 15 nationally ranked Indian Hills Volleyball squad rolled to a 3-0 sweep in its home opener vs. Des Moines Area Community College at the Hellyer Center on Monday night. The Warriors move to 3-2 overall on the year with the win. Indian Hills dropped the Bears for […]
Aug 25 2026 | Posted in
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August 24, 2026 Baldwin City, KS – The No. 1 nationally ranked Indian Hills Men’s Soccer squad secured its first win of the season with a 1-0 victory over No. 14 ranked Dodge City Community College (KS) on Monday afternoon. The Warriors move to 1-0-1 on the year. Indian Hills dominated possession throughout the match […]
Aug 25 2026 | Posted in
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DES MOINES, Iowa (Aug. 24, 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 […]
Aug 25 2026 | Posted in
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(OSKALOOSA, Iowa)— William Penn University and Musco Sports Lighting are teaming up to bring an exciting evening of football, entertainment, and community celebration to Oskaloosa with the Musco Night football game on Thursday, August 27, at 7:00 p.m. as the Statesmen host Graceland University at Statesmen Community Stadium, located at the Lacey Recreation Complex. The […]
Maureen Groet April 9, 1967 – August 23, 2026 Pella, Iowa | Age 59 Maureen Groet, age 59, of Pella, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the Pella Regional Hospital. She was born on April 9, 1967, at the Mahaska Hospital, the daughter of Donald and Dorothy (Sereg) Groet. Maureen attended Oskaloosa […]
Aug 24 2026 | Posted in
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