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OSKALOOSA — Oskaloosa City Council members are considering a plan that would ask voters to approve a new property-tax levy for street work. The discussion is planned for tonight’s city council meeting beginning at 6 pm inside city hall. If the council approves the election resolution, voters would decide the question in a special city […]
Jul 5 2026 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA — Oskaloosa beat Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont 9-0 on Senior Night Wednesday. Tate Peterson threw a shutout for Oskaloosa, helping the Indians keep EBF off the scoreboard throughout the game. Oskaloosa scored in the bottom of the third inning to take the lead. Trey Parks singled to center field to bring in a run. Jake North later […]

OSKALOOSA — In Mahaska County, one organization works behind the scenes to connect people, support programs, and help meet community needs. That organization is the United Way of Mahaska County. United Way acts as a central hub for the community. It works with local businesses, government leaders, and nonprofit groups to identify needs and help […]
Jul 1 2026 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA — Oskaloosa finished a perfect 6-0 week with an 8-3 win over Pella on Friday. Oskaloosa used timely hitting, strong pitching and aggressive base running to erase an early two-run deficit. Trey Parks gave the Indians an early lead in the top of the first inning when he hit a solo home run to […]

OSKALOOSA — The Oskaloosa Indians earned a doubleheader sweep over Pella Christian on Wednesday, winning 19-1 in the first game and 6-4 in the second. Jake North led the Indians in the opening game with four hits and six RBIs. North doubled in the first inning to drive in a run, singled in the second […]

OSKALOOSA — Oskaloosa scored early, got strong pitching, and beat North Mahaska 10-0 on Tuesday. Jake North led Oskaloosa with three hits in four at-bats. He singled in the first, second, and fourth innings. The Indians took control with six runs in the second inning. North singled to drive in a run, and Peterson and […]

OSKALOOSA — When Brett DeBruin attended truck shows around the Midwest a few years ago, one thought kept coming back to him. “Why can’t we do something like this in Oskaloosa?” Last summer, that idea became reality. Outer Limits Truck Repair hosted the first No Limits Truck Show at the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds, drawing truck […]
Jun 19 2026 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA — Mahaska County Conservation continues to expand outdoor recreation opportunities while restoring natural habitats across the county, according to Executive Director Chris Clingan. During a recent interview with Oskaloosa News, Clingan discussed several ongoing projects, including the completion of the Environmental Learning Center playscape, improvements at White Oak Lake, restoration work at Eddyville Sand […]
Jun 19 2026 | Posted in
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Giant Aliens, Lanterns, UFOs, and Community Creativity Set to Fill Downtown Oskaloosa OSKALOOSA — The Uplifting Puppet Festival is returning to Oskaloosa tonight and Saturday during Art on the Square. Organizer Brant Bollman says this year’s event will be bigger, stranger, and more interactive than ever before. The 2026 festival, themed “Out of This World,” […]
Jun 12 2026 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA — When Aleksandra Nagorna moved to Oskaloosa as a third grader, she struggled to find her place. Today, the Oskaloosa High School graduate is an award-winning composer whose music can be heard in films, theater productions, orchestras, and community performances across Iowa. Nagorna recently composed the original score for the feature film “Jury of […]
Jun 9 2026 | Posted in
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