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OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Oskaloosa Youth Sports Foundation will hold its annual “Old Shoe Game” on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 1 p.m. The community event will take place at 498 North 2nd Street in Oskaloosa and will combine football, food, and fundraising to support the fight against breast cancer. The matchup will feature Osky1 […]
Sep 10 2025 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Excitement is building in Mahaska County as United Way prepares for its annual Day of Caring this week, an event that mobilizes volunteers to complete service projects across the community. This year’s effort will include 29 projects at a variety of sites. Volunteers will assist residents at their homes, paint the playground […]
Sep 10 2025 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Oskaloosa School Board worked through a full agenda during its regular meeting on September 9, 2025, at the George Daily Auditorium, covering staffing updates, facility projects, financial planning, and policy revisions. The meeting began with standard approvals of minutes, financials, and claims before the board turned its attention to personnel matters. […]
Sep 10 2025 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, Iowa — September 2, 2025 — The Oskaloosa City Council moved through a full agenda Tuesday night, addressing infrastructure contracts, financial approvals, a major development agreement, and the city’s updated strategic plan. Consent Agenda Actions Council members approved the August claims, reports from city commissions, and minutes from prior sessions. Liquor license renewals were […]
Sep 4 2025 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met on September 2, 2025, in the third-floor conference room of the courthouse to review claims, licenses, contracts, and hear public concerns on proposed agricultural development and cemetery preservation. Public Concerns Raised During the public comment period, residents voiced objections to a proposed poultry and egg […]
Sep 4 2025 | Posted in
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GRINNELL, Iowa — August 30, 2025 Edgewood defeated Grinnell College 1–0 in women’s soccer at Grinnell. The game’s only goal came in the 13th minute when Rylee Brotz scored unassisted for Edgewood. Edgewood outshot Grinnell 9–3, including a 7–2 advantage in shots on goal. The Eagles also held a 5–3 edge in corner kicks. Possession […]
Sep 1 2025 | Posted in
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GRINNELL, Iowa — August 30, 2025 Macalester earned a 3–1 victory over Grinnell College in women’s volleyball at Darby Gymnasium. The Scots won by set scores of 25–22, 26–24, 21–25, and 25–19. Macalester finished with 62 kills and a .147 hitting percentage, while Grinnell recorded 43 kills and hit .182. The Scots tallied 5.0 total […]
Sep 1 2025 | Posted in
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GRINNELL, Iowa — August 30, 2025 The University of Dubuque women’s volleyball team defeated Grinnell College 3–0 at Darby Gymnasium. The Spartans won by set scores of 25–14, 25–16, and 25–20. Dubuque finished with 57 kills and a .337 hitting percentage, while Grinnell totaled 39 kills and hit .125. The Spartans recorded 7.5 team blocks […]
Sep 1 2025 | Posted in
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Ottumwa, Iowa — August 29, 2025 The Oskaloosa Indians opened their football season on the road Friday night against Ottumwa, dropping a hard-fought 7–0 contest in a defensive struggle. Both teams leaned on their defenses, with the game ultimately decided by a single long touchdown run midway through the third quarter. First Half: Stalemate in […]

DUBUQUE, Iowa — August 29, 2025 Grinnell and the University of Dubuque women’s soccer teams finished in a 0–0 tie at Oyen Field. Dubuque outshot Grinnell 6–2, including a 3–1 advantage in shots on goal. Grinnell goalkeeper Peyton Dixon recorded three saves in 90 minutes. Dubuque goalkeeper Karissa Cruz finished with one save. The Spartans […]
Sep 1 2025 | Posted in
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