OSKALOOSA — A furious fourth-quarter push wasn’t enough to erase three quarters of frustration for the Oskaloosa Indians on Friday night. Mount Pleasant built a commanding halftime lead and held on for a 34–20 victory at Statesmen Community Stadium. Mount Pleasant (3–0) jumped ahead early and never trailed, capitalizing on Oskaloosa miscues and punishing defense. […]
GRINNELL, Iowa — September 10, 2025 Buena Vista defeated Grinnell College 3–2 in women’s volleyball at Darby Gymnasium. The Beavers won by set scores of 15–25, 25–23, 25–21, 23–25, and 15–9. Grinnell totaled 62 kills with a .154 hitting percentage, while Buena Vista recorded 70 kills and hit .197. Buena Vista finished with 7.0 team […]
GRINNELL, Iowa — September 10, 2025 Carleton earned a 4–2 win over Grinnell College in men’s soccer at Springer Field. Grinnell opened the scoring in the 25th minute when Emmett Krez found the net with an assist from Samuel Gojjam. Carleton responded less than three minutes later with a goal from Jonathan Vonderlage, assisted by […]
KNOXVILLE, Iowa — Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont battled through three competitive sets Tuesday night but came up short against Knoxville, falling 20-25, 19-25, 22-25 in South Central Conference play. The Rockets stayed within reach throughout the match, challenging Knoxville in every set. Lacey Taylor led the attack with 13 kills on 31-of-35 hitting, while also adding eight digs […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Oskaloosa Youth Sports Foundation will hold its annual “Old Shoe Game” on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 1 p.m. The community event will take place at 498 North 2nd Street in Oskaloosa and will combine football, food, and fundraising to support the fight against breast cancer. The matchup will feature Osky1 […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Excitement is building in Mahaska County as United Way prepares for its annual Day of Caring this week, an event that mobilizes volunteers to complete service projects across the community. This year’s effort will include 29 projects at a variety of sites. Volunteers will assist residents at their homes, paint the playground […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Oskaloosa School Board worked through a full agenda during its regular meeting on September 9, 2025, at the George Daily Auditorium, covering staffing updates, facility projects, financial planning, and policy revisions. The meeting began with standard approvals of minutes, financials, and claims before the board turned its attention to personnel matters. […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — September 2, 2025 — The Oskaloosa City Council moved through a full agenda Tuesday night, addressing infrastructure contracts, financial approvals, a major development agreement, and the city’s updated strategic plan. Consent Agenda Actions Council members approved the August claims, reports from city commissions, and minutes from prior sessions. Liquor license renewals were […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met on September 2, 2025, in the third-floor conference room of the courthouse to review claims, licenses, contracts, and hear public concerns on proposed agricultural development and cemetery preservation. Public Concerns Raised During the public comment period, residents voiced objections to a proposed poultry and egg […]
GRINNELL, Iowa — August 30, 2025 Edgewood defeated Grinnell College 1–0 in women’s soccer at Grinnell. The game’s only goal came in the 13th minute when Rylee Brotz scored unassisted for Edgewood. Edgewood outshot Grinnell 9–3, including a 7–2 advantage in shots on goal. The Eagles also held a 5–3 edge in corner kicks. Possession […]
