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ANKENY, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Middle School cross country team wrapped up its season with a strong showing at the 33rd annual Washburn Classic Statewide Middle School Cross Country Championships on Saturday, October 17 at Ankeny Centennial High School. All 13 Oskaloosa runners set personal-best times in the two-mile race. Eighth-grader Chessa San also made […]
DECORAH, Iowa — Grinnell College turned in a strong offensive performance Friday night, October 16th, defeating Luther College in three straight sets to earn its eighth victory of the volleyball season. The Pioneers won 25-16, 25-23, and 25-23 at Birkestrand Family Court in Decorah, improving their overall record to 8-9. Luther fell to 5-16. Millie […]
Oct 18 2026 | Posted in
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GRINNELL, Iowa — The Grinnell College men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams both earned victories over Augustana College on Friday, October 16th, with several athletes winning multiple events during the dual meet. The Grinnell women defeated Augustana 168-129, while the men’s team earned a 159-128 victory. Both teams collected wins in swimming and diving […]
Oct 18 2026 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Oskaloosa City Council will meet Monday, October 19th, at 6 p.m. to consider several issues that could affect city streets, future development, public spending, and city services. The meeting will take place in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 220 South Market Street. Among the major items on […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors will meet Monday, October 19th, at 9 a.m. to consider several matters involving county roads, building maintenance, law enforcement, and preparations for the upcoming general election. The meeting will take place in the third-floor conference room of the Mahaska County Courthouse, located at 106 South First […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Justin DeVore, who leads communications, marketing, and engagement for the Oskaloosa Community School District, has been named the 2026-27 Communicator of the Year by the Iowa School Public Relations Association (ISPRA). The statewide honor was announced on Thursday, October 15, at the organization’s fall conference in Des Moines. The award goes to […]
Oct 18 2026 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Indians battled back from an early 13-point deficit and closed the gap to just three points by halftime on Friday night, October 16th. However, turnovers and Marion’s strong running game helped the visiting Wolves pull away for a 41-10 win. In this Class 4A District 4 matchup, the Indians played […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Now, every student in the Oskaloosa Community School District can get free breakfast every school day, regardless of family income. The Oskaloosa School Board approved the program in early September to make sure students have something to eat before school starts. District officials believe this can help students stay focused, improve their […]
Oct 16 2026 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Oskaloosa Middle School boys and girls cross country teams each earned sixth-place finishes at the Little Hawkeye Conference meet on Tuesday, October 13th, at Edmundson Park in Oskaloosa. Competing against some of the strongest middle school programs in the area, the Indians faced a challenging two-mile course along with warm and […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Oskaloosa Middle School eighth-grade volleyball teams wrapped up their season with a home contest against Knoxville, highlighted by a two-set victory from the Indians’ A1 team. The A1 team swept Knoxville 21-15 and 21-19, while the A2 and B teams fell in their final matches of the season. A1 Team Finishes […]
