UNIVERSITY PARK — One of Mahaska County’s longtime summer traditions is getting ready to open for another season later this month. Oskaloosa Mini Putt, located at the former Vennard campus in University Park, is scheduled to open May 22 at 4 p.m. for the 2026 season. Mike Gipple, who helps oversee operations at the course, […]
OSKALOOSA — The Ecumenical Food Cupboard in Oskaloosa is preparing for major changes this month as the longtime food assistance program moves to a new location and takes on a new name. The organization will soon become the Mahaska Area Food Cupboard as it separates from Church Women United and becomes its own nonprofit organization. […]
OSKALOOSA — An Oskaloosa Elementary kindergarten teacher is gaining attention in a national “Super Mom” contest after being nominated by her husband. Michelle Erbs, a teacher at Oskaloosa Elementary, is currently competing in the online contest, where supporters can vote once every 24 hours. The contest winner receives $20,000, national recognition and opportunities connected to […]
OSKALOOSA — U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley stopped at Mahaska Health this week as part of a visit focused on rural health care and other issues facing Iowa communities. After meeting with hospital leaders and local officials, Grassley spoke with reporters about rural hospitals, child care shortages, national security and funding tied to the Secret Service. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa — Doctors and hospital leaders at Mahaska Health told U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley on Wednesday that rural hospitals are being pushed harder than ever as more small-town health care services disappear across Iowa. Grassley met with physicians, administrators, and business leaders at Mahaska Health to talk about the problems facing rural hospitals, including […]
OSKALOOSA — The Oskaloosa boys tennis team wrapped up its regular season home schedule Friday night against Norwalk on senior recognition night. Even though the Indians fell 10-1, the team played some of its best tennis of the season and pushed Norwalk in several close matches throughout the evening. The lone win for Oskaloosa came […]
OSKALOOSA — Oskaloosa Superintendent Mike Fisher is publicly responding to the recently released state reaudit involving the Oskaloosa Community School District. In a one-on-one interview with Oskaloosa News, Fisher addressed: • The Vision Culture spending controversy • Public criticism surrounding the district • His temporary administrator license lapse • Questions about district transparency • Consulting […]
WASHINGTON — The Oskaloosa girls golf team continued to show signs of improvement Monday at the Washington Invitational, finishing third out of six teams with a score of 413 on a beautiful day for golf. Lisbon won the tournament with a 335, while Highland finished second at 374. Oskaloosa edged out Washington, which shot a […]
RIVERSIDE — The Oskaloosa boys golf team faced another challenging test this week, competing at Blue Top Ridge Golf Course in near perfect weather conditions. Even with the nice day, the course proved difficult. Coaches said the Indians continue to show improvement, but a few big holes throughout the round kept scores higher than they […]
MOUNT PLEASANT — The Oskaloosa girls golf team turned in one of its better performances of the season Friday at the Mt. Pleasant Invitational, finishing third out of seven teams with a score of 423. It was a beautiful day for golf, and the Indians played solid overall rounds throughout the lineup. The team stayed […]
