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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, […]
Oct 6 2025 | Posted in
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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 […]

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 […]
Oct 5 2025 | Posted in
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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 […]

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, […]
Oct 1 2025 | Posted in
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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 […]
Oct 1 2025 | Posted in
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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, 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 […]
Oct 1 2025 | Posted in
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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 — […]
Sep 30 2025 | Posted in
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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 […]
Sep 29 2025 | Posted in
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