State Representative Barb Kniff McCulla recently spoke with Oskaloosa News about her campaign for Iowa Senate District 19, highlighting her legislative experience, workforce development efforts, education priorities, and plans for the future if elected. Kniff McCulla, who has represented Iowa House District 37 since 2023, said her decision to seek a seat in the Iowa […]
Oskaloosa- Republican Iowa Senate candidate Bob Eschliman sat down with Oskaloosa News to discuss his background, his reasons for running for office, and the issues he believes deserve greater attention in Des Moines. Eschliman, who is seeking the Republican nomination for Senate District 19, shared details about his upbringing in Iowa, his service in the […]
Oskaloosa- Marion County Sheriff Jason Sandholdt says his more than three decades in law enforcement have prepared him for a new chapter in public service as he seeks election to the Iowa House representing District 37. Sandholdt recently sat down with Oskaloosa News for an interview discussing his campaign for Iowa House District 37, which […]
OSKALOOSA — The Oskaloosa boys track and field team gathered Tuesday, May 19, for its season-ending banquet to celebrate the accomplishments and growth of the program during the 2026 season. Several athletes were recognized with team awards following another season of improvement for the Indians. Blake Herny was named the team’s MVP after a strong […]
OSKALOOSA — The Oskaloosa High School girls track and field team gathered recently to celebrate the season during its annual awards banquet. Coaches recognized athletes for their accomplishments both on the track and in the classroom after another strong season for the Indians. Tierney Carter was named the team’s MVP after leading Oskaloosa in multiple […]
PELLA — The Oskaloosa boys track and field team wrapped up its season Thursday night at the Class 3A District 8 state qualifying meet in Pella. The Indians competed hard against a strong field and finished the season with several solid performances along with continued improvement across the lineup. Oskaloosa’s top finishes came from athletes […]
OSKALOOSA — The Oskaloosa girls golf team closed out the regular season Thursday by hosting the Oskaloosa JV/V Invitational at Oskaloosa Golf. The Indians had 17 golfers compete during the event and finished fourth out of five varsity teams with a score of 424. Coaches said the higher team score mostly came down to the […]
OSKALOOSA — Family members, friends, teachers and school staff filled the Oskaloosa High School gymnasium Sunday afternoon as the Class of 2026 officially graduated during the school’s 154th commencement ceremony. More than 140 graduates crossed the stage during the ceremony, marking the end of their high school years and the beginning of new opportunities in […]
OSKALOOSA — Just days before finishing his final classes at Oskaloosa High School, Wyatt DeCook was back out in the woods at Cedar Bluffs Natural Area hauling scrap metal, old appliances and farm junk out of the timber. DeCook, along with several friends, has spent recent weeks volunteering with the Mahaska County Conservation Board to […]
OSKALOOSA — The Oskaloosa Vendor and Farmers Market opened its season Saturday morning with strong crowds, a large number of vendors and a wide variety of locally made products on the downtown square. Ashley Wenke, board president for the The Oskaloosa Vendor and Farmers Market, said this year’s opening market brought one of the largest […]
