The Oskaloosa boys and girls bowling teams got an early start to the 2026 calendar year with a 9 a.m. triangular against Pella and Pella Christian on Saturday, Jan. 3. The Oskaloosa boys had a big morning, sweeping the triangular with two wins. Oskaloosa finished with 2,934 total pins, beating Pella (2,458) by 476 pins […]
OSKALOOSA — Kyle Petty came to Musco Lighting to help mark a new partnership tied to the 30th Anniversary Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America, but his visit also turned into something NASCAR fans appreciate: a mix of racing history, behind-the-scenes insight, and blunt opinions about how the sport works now. Petty was in Oskaloosa […]
OSKALOOSA — Musco Lighting has been named an official partner of the 30th Anniversary Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America, a cross-country motorcycle ride that raises money for Victory Junction, a year-round camp for children living with complex medical and physical conditions. The 2026 Ride is scheduled for May 1-9 and will travel about 3,400 […]
The Oskaloosa boys wrestling team traveled to Norwalk on Tuesday night for a varsity double dual and JV action. In varsity duals, Oskaloosa faced Norwalk and Carlisle. The Indians lost both matches, falling to Norwalk 51-27 and losing to Carlisle 48-26. Despite the team losses, Oskaloosa had four wrestlers go 2-0 on the night: Emmett […]
The Oskaloosa JV boys wrestling team traveled to Knoxville on Monday night for a JV tournament and had several wrestlers place, led by a runner-up finish from Landon VanDonselaar. VanDonselaar placed second at 285-A. He opened the tournament with a win by fall over Caleb Knapp of Knoxville at 6:00. In the semifinals, VanDonselaar pinned […]
The Oskaloosa girls wrestling team traveled to Knoxville on Monday night for a meet and turned in a strong showing with multiple medal finishes. Oskaloosa had four placers on the night, including two champions. Alyssa Sheets placed first at 110 pounds, and Mia Luck placed first at 135 pounds. Kadence Briggs finished second at 190 […]
Oskaloosa had two wrestlers earn top-four finishes on the day. Mia Luck placed second at 140 pounds, and Alyssa Sheets placed fourth at 115 pounds. Whitney Steinlage (125) and Kadence Briggs (170) also competed for the Indians. At 140, Luck had a strong run to the finals. She received a bye to start the tournament, […]
***Update*** Superintendent Mike Fisher said Tuesday morning that his Iowa administrator license is now back in “good standing” after the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners processed his renewal. Fisher told Oskaloosa News that the license expired because he forgot to pay the renewal fee. He said he paid the fees online over the weekend as […]
NEWTON — The Oskaloosa boys varsity wrestling team traveled to Newton on Saturday for the Newton Cardinal Classic and had a strong day on the mat. Head coach Travis Miller said the Indians had five wrestlers in the finals and nine finish in the top four. Parker Jordan led the way by winning the championship […]
NEWTON — The Oskaloosa girls wrestling team traveled to Newton on Saturday for the Newton Girls Cardinal Classic and had a strong day with a small group. Oskaloosa took five wrestlers to the tournament and put three into the finals. Mia Luck finished first at 140 pounds to lead the Indians. Alyssa Sheets took second […]
