A proposed $15 billion steel mill in southeast Iowa was announced Monday, bringing attention to what could become one of the largest industrial investments in the state’s history. President Donald Trump announced the planned project at the White House alongside leaders from Mesabi Metallics, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, and other Iowa officials. The company plans […]
The Oskaloosa middle school cross country team competed at the Van Buren Invitational Tuesday night after Knoxville canceled its meet because of course conditions. The Indians traveled to Van Buren for a challenging race that featured a 2.2-mile course, making it the longest race distance the team will compete in this season. The course included […]
The Oskaloosa cross country teams returned to competition Tuesday at the Van Buren Invitational after their original meet was canceled. The Indians adjusted quickly and delivered strong performances on a challenging course. “I was happy with how we competed,” Oskaloosa coach said. “Our original meet was cancelled and we were fortunate to get into this […]
The Oskaloosa seventh grade volleyball B team showed resilience Monday night during a cross-town matchup against Oskaloosa Christian at home. After dropping the first two sets by identical scores of 25-17, the Osky girls responded with strong play and battled back to win the next two sets. Oskaloosa took the third set 25-19 and followed […]
The Oskaloosa seventh grade volleyball teams hosted Ottumwa last Thursday for a night filled with competitive matches, strong serving, and teamwork. Three of the four Osky teams earned victories, with players continuing to show improvement and determination on the court. The A1 team started the night with a strong performance, winning the opening set 25-21. […]
OSKALOOSA — Volunteers painted garage doors, cleared gutters, pulled weeds and helped local nonprofits during United Way of Mahaska County’s Day of Caring on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026. Michella Friesen, the organization’s executive director, said more than 75 volunteers took part in 29 projects. Residents submitted requests, and a committee looked at the jobs before […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Mahaska County residents can watch the fall bird migration and learn why Maskunky Marsh is an important stop for birds traveling south. Mahaska County Conservation will hold Birding With Ella: “Fall Migration Watch” from 8 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, at Maskunky Marsh east of Oskaloosa. Ella Paulson of Mahaska County […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – School officials decided to cancel the pep rally and the varsity football game on Friday, as well as to postpone the Homecoming dance, because of reports that night of unsolicited toilet paper being thrown that night, damage to property, the use of racial slurs, and intimidating behavior during the Homecoming events. The […]
OSKALOOSA — Lane Smith came within a few strides of an individual title, and both Oskaloosa cross country teams delivered fourth-place finishes Tuesday, Sept. 15, at the Oskaloosa Invitational. With the rain holding off, the Indians gave coach Mike Comfort plenty to like about their performance at home. The boys finished fourth among 11 teams […]
OSKALOOSA — Chessa San and Kinnick Reisetter led the way as Oskaloosa’s middle school cross country teams each finished fourth on a wet, muddy course at the Oskaloosa Invitational on Sept. 15 at Edmundson Park. The girls scored 113 points to place fourth among eight teams. The boys finished fourth in a nine-team field with […]
