Oskaloosa, Iowa — William Penn University marked a milestone on Saturday, May 11, 2025, as it hosted its 150th annual commencement ceremony. The event, held in the university’s sports complex, drew a standing-room-only crowd, with more than 2,500 in attendance to honor the graduating class of 2025. A total of 353 students received degrees this […]
The Oskaloosa City Council approved numerous measures during its May 5, 2025, meeting, advancing several key community initiatives related to recreation, infrastructure, and downtown development. The council authorized five payments totaling over $180,000 to Carl A. Nelson & Co. for work associated with the Natatorium Completion Project at the Early Childhood Education and Recreation Center. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors held its regular meeting Monday morning, addressing several key administrative actions, personnel changes, and public policy matters affecting the county. One of the most significant items on the agenda was the appointment of a new county auditor following the resignation of Jody, effective April 30. After […]
The Oskaloosa High School boys golf program had every player in action on Thursday with a full day of competition split between varsity and junior varsity squads. The varsity team traveled to the Charger Invitational in Chariton and delivered a solid team effort, finishing 4th out of 8 competing schools with a balanced team score […]
The Oskaloosa boys track and field team capped off a strong night of competition Thursday, May 8, at the Little Hawkeye Conference meet hosted by Dallas Center-Grimes. In what is widely considered one of the most competitive conferences in the state, the Indians held their own and recorded 22 personal records along with six season-best […]
The Oskaloosa girls track and field team delivered a standout performance Thursday night at the Little Hawkeye Conference Championships hosted by Dallas Center-Grimes. Competing against some of the top teams in central Iowa, Oskaloosa athletes notched a series of personal records and even broke a decades-old school record on a beautiful evening for competition. Leading […]
The Oskaloosa boys tennis team competed in the Little Hawkeye Conference tournament this week, enjoying great weather and competitive matchups across all flights. Senior Ethan Stek highlighted the day for the Indians with a fifth-place finish in the No. 1 singles flight. Stek dropped his opening match to the No. 2 seed from Newton but […]
The Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont (EBF) girls track and field team put up a strong showing at the South Central Conference meet held May 6 in Chariton, ultimately finishing in second place. The squad tallied 143.5 points, falling just short of Davis County, which claimed the title with 149 points. Throughout the meet, the Rockets saw a mix […]
The Oskaloosa boys tennis team traveled to Pella Christian on Monday and endured a tough 11-0 loss in varsity action. Coming off a demanding weekend at the Ottumwa Invitational, where each player competed in six matches, the team showed determination but couldn’t overcome a fresh and focused Pella Christian squad. Several matches were closely contested […]
The Oskaloosa boys tennis team turned in a strong performance Saturday at the Ottumwa Invitational, finishing third overall in a field that included two returning state-level teams, Ottumwa and Fairfield. The meet featured a full day of singles and doubles action, with each player competing in six matches throughout the event. Oskaloosa held its own […]
