Fareway Stores, Inc. announced a major food donation this week that will help thousands of families across Iowa. On February 3, 2026, the Iowa-based grocery company donated more than 69,000 pounds of ham to food banks that serve people facing hunger during the winter months. The donation equals 5,504 individual hams that will go directly […]
Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office Press Release ***Updated Press Release From Tuesday 8 am*** On Sunday, February 1st, 2026, at approximately 5:20 pm, members of the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the Casey’s General Store, located at 203 East Main Street in Fremont, Iowa, in reference to a shooting. Upon Law Enforcement’s arrival, 45-year-old […]
The Oskaloosa boys and girls bowling teams both earned wins over Sigourney on Saturday. With the victory, the Oskaloosa boys stayed undefeated and improved to 7-0 on the season. The girls also picked up the win and are now 6-2 on the year. The Oskaloosa boys were tested again but found a way to come […]
Local residents gathered at Smokey Row Coffee in Oskaloosa for a Coffee and Conversation event that brought state legislators face to face with the public. The meeting was held early in the 2026 Iowa legislative session and gave community members a chance to raise concerns, ask questions, and hear how lawmakers are approaching major issues […]
A two-vehicle crash on Highway 92 in Mahaska County sent five people to Mahaska Hospital on Wednesday afternoon, according to Iowa Department of Transportation crash records. The crash was reported at about 3:56 p.m. on Jan. 21 in the 2500 block of Highway 92. Authorities say a 2015 Ford Escape, driven by a 15-year-old from […]
The Oskaloosa girls wrestling team competed Saturday at the Pella Girls Invitational and came home with three medal finishes despite a small lineup. The Indians had only four wrestlers available due to injuries and sickness but still posted strong results. Oskaloosa finished the day with a first-place, second-place, and third-place finish. Mia Luck led the […]
The Oskaloosa boys wrestling team turned in a strong performance on Saturday at the Mike Halupnick Big Red Invite in Centerville, winning the team title in dominant fashion. The Indians scored 362.5 points to run away with first place in a large field of teams. Oskaloosa placed six wrestlers into the finals and came away […]
Oskaloosa will receive $500,000 in federal funding to improve public safety through the SAFECity Initiative. The funding was announced by Mariannette Miller-Meeks and will be led by the Oskaloosa Police Department. The grant will pay for new technology and upgrades aimed at helping police prevent crime and respond faster during emergencies. Several parts of the […]
The Oskaloosa boys bowling team stayed undefeated on the season with home wins over Newton and Pella Christian on Saturday, improving to 6-0 on the year. The Oskaloosa girls earned a split on the day, defeating Pella Christian and falling to Newton, and now sit at 5-2 on the season. The boys’ match against Newton […]
The Oskaloosa boys and girls bowling teams both picked up wins over Norwalk on Saturday as the program continues a strong start to the season. The Oskaloosa boys improved to 4-0 on the year with another solid team performance. Freshman Colton Parks led the way with a big day, rolling the high game of 279 […]
