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Pioneers Grind Out 1–0 Win Over Monmouth in Defensive Battle

Grinnell College

GRINNELL, Iowa — The Grinnell College men’s soccer team continued its Midwest Conference campaign with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Monmouth College on Wednesday afternoon at Springer Field. The win lifted the Pioneers to 3–5–3 overall and 2–0–0 in league play, while Monmouth fell to 3–4–2 and 0–2–0 in conference action. First Half: Early Pressure, […]

Oskaloosa 8th-Grade Volleyball Teams Compete Strong at Norwalk

Oskaloosa Indians

NORWALK, Iowa — The Oskaloosa 8th-grade volleyball teams hit the road Tuesday night to take on the Norwalk Warriors, turning in a competitive showing across all levels of play. The A1 team came out dominant, sweeping all three sets with steady serving and balanced contributions across the court. Lylah Hughes led with 100% serving and […]

Oskaloosa News Community Calendar October 6–12, 2025

Oskaloosa News Community Calendar

Monday, October 6 Book Signing with Jamie Hulker — 10:00 AM–5:00 PM — Stepping Stones & Eagles Nest, Oskaloosa Airport Commission — 4:30 PM — Oskaloosa Municipal Airport, 2973 Urbana Ave City Council Regular Meeting — 6:00 PM — Oskaloosa City Hall Council Chambers National 4-H Week (Day 2) — 8:00 AM — Mahaska County […]

Rep. Helena Hayes Announces 2026 Re-Election Bid

This week, Helena Hayes announced her candidacy for re-election to the Iowa House, representing House District 88 which includes most of Mahaska County, all of Keokuk County and the northern half of Jefferson County.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (Oct. 1, 2025) — Iowa Rep. Helena Hayes (R-New Sharon) has officially announced her candidacy for re-election in the 2026 campaign cycle. The general election is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Hayes currently represents Iowa House District 88, which includes portions of Mahaska, Jefferson, and Keokuk counties. She was first elected in […]

Oskaloosa Schools Release 2025–26 Free and Reduced Meal Guidelines

As director of dining services, Oldes has already been actively involved in her first major project: leading the Oskaloosa Summer Lunch Program.

The Oskaloosa Community School District has released information for families regarding free and reduced-price meal eligibility for the 2025–26 school year. The guidance follows policy finalized by the Iowa Department of Education’s Bureau of Nutrition and Health Services and applies to schools participating in the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Special Milk Program, […]

Oskaloosa School Board Candidates Present Competing Visions at Forum

Oskaloosa School Board candidates took part in a forum at Penn Central Mall on Tuesday evening.

Editor’s note: This article summarizes the positions expressed by candidates during the forum and does not independently fact-check any claims. The full video of the forum is available at the bottom of this article so readers can watch and judge for themselves. OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Eight candidates for the Oskaloosa Community School Board took part […]

Oskaloosa 8th-Grade B Teams Battle Osky Christian in Six-Set Match

Oskaloosa Indians

OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Oskaloosa Middle School 8th-grade B volleyball teams took the court Tuesday night against the Osky Christian Crusaders, turning in a spirited six-set contest that saw momentum swing back and forth throughout the evening. Osky opened the night in commanding fashion, taking the first set 21–15 with aggressive serving and steady play. […]

Grinnell, Monmouth Battle to Scoreless Draw at Springer Field

Central Dutch Athletics

GRINNELL, Iowa — September 30, 2025 — Despite a steady flow of chances from both sides, neither Grinnell College nor Monmouth (Ill.) could find the back of the net Tuesday afternoon, settling for a 0–0 draw in Midwest Conference women’s soccer at Springer Field. The Pioneers (3-5-2, 0-1-1 MWC) dictated much of the pace, outshooting […]

Oskaloosa City Manager Shawn Metcalf’s First Six Months: A Deep Look at Growth, Housing, Infrastructure, and the Future of the City

Oskaloosa City Manager Shawn Metcalf

OSKALOOSA, Iowa — When Shawn Metcalf accepted the position of Oskaloosa City Manager in early 2025, he knew he was stepping into a community with a proud history, a strong sense of place, and no shortage of complicated challenges. Six months later, Metcalf says he and his family feel firmly at home in Oskaloosa — […]

Oskaloosa’s Darrin Alderson Elected Iowa American Legion Commander

Darrin Alderson

OSKALOOSA, Iowa — For the first time since 1971, Oskaloosa has produced a state commander for the American Legion. Darrin Alderson, a longtime member of the local post and former Oskaloosa commander, has been elected to lead the Legion at the state level. “This is the first one we’ve had since 1971,” Alderson said, noting […]

           

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