OSKALOOSA, IOWA—Oskaloosa Schools is set to celebrate the completion of extensive renovations to its high school baseball diamond with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, May 13, 2024. The event, which will include the first games played on the new synthetic turf, is open to the public and will take place at 1816 N 3rd St, […]
Residents of Mahaska County will have the opportunity to engage with local political candidates at the upcoming GOP Board of Supervisors Candidate Forum on May 16, 2024. The event, which will take place at 7 PM at the Extension Auditorium on 213 North I St., Oskaloosa, features incumbent Mark Groenendyk facing off against challenger Brendan […]
OSKALOOSA, IA—In a memorable ceremony that marked both an ending and a beginning, William Penn University conferred degrees on over 300 graduates in its 2024 commencement, held May 11th, beginning at 10 a.m. The ceremony celebrated the students’ hard work and achievement and commemorated the institution’s 150th anniversary. The university’s President, John Ottosson, opened the […]
The Oskaloosa Girls Tennis team, led by coach Bryan Kime, faced tough competition in the Regional Team event this past Friday. Despite the challenging matches, the team demonstrated remarkable resilience and potential for future success. The competition commenced on a bright and sunny day, albeit after a brief delay to allow the courts to dry […]
FAIRFIELD, IA—The Oskaloosa boys’ tennis team encountered formidable opponents at yesterday’s district tennis meet in Fairfield, resulting in a day of intense matches and learning experiences for the young athletes. Coach Tony Witt described the weather as “perfect” but noted that the draws were not as favorable for his team. “Unfortunately, the kids got some […]
The Oskaloosa boys’ track and field team delivered a commendable performance at the highly competitive District state qualifier meet held in Solon. Coach Mike Sterner expressed his pride in the team’s camaraderie and individual achievements. “We have no automatic state qualifiers, but we did reach 3 season best event marks and 12 Personal World Record […]
The Oskaloosa girls’ track and field team showcased strong performances at the highly competitive District meet held in Solon, earning four automatic qualifiers for the upcoming State Track and Field meet at Drake Stadium. The team, under the guidance of Coach Betsy Luck, also set personal records and season bests across various events. Ryleigh Wilken […]
The Oskaloosa High School boys’ golf team showcased their best performance of the year at the sectional meet held at Edmundson Golf Course, but despite their strong showing, they fell just short of advancing to district play. Coach Brett Doud expressed his pride in the team’s achievement, stating, “The boys battled throughout the day, shooting […]
Newton, IA – The Oskaloosa boys golf team was back on the greens Monday, May 6, competing at Westwood Golf Course in Newton. Leading the way for the Indians were Ryan Carriker and Johnathan Terpstra, both shooting a solid 79, which tied them for 9th place in a competitive field of 58 players. Despite strong […]
The Oskaloosa Boys Track and Field team made their presence felt at the Pella Dutch Co-Ed Invite on Monday night, hosted by Pella at Lacey Stadium due to construction at their own facility. Head Coach Mike Sterner expressed his excitement following the event, highlighting the team’s 13 new personal records and three season-best marks set […]
