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Grinnell’s Third-Set Rally Falls Short Against Unbeaten Buena Vista

Grinnell College

STORM LAKE — Grinnell College found more offense in the third set, but Buena Vista answered with a decisive scoring run to complete a three-set volleyball sweep Sept. 15 at Siebens Fieldhouse. Buena Vista won 25-13, 25-8, 25-20 to improve to 7-0. Grinnell fell to 3-5. The hosts finished with 48 kills and a .345 […]

Oskaloosa Eighth-Grade A1 Team Wins Home Opener Against Pella Christian

Oskaloosa Indians

OSKALOOSA — Oskaloosa’s eighth-grade volleyball A1 team won a deciding third set to defeat Pella Christian in the Indians’ first home match of the season. A1 earned a 25-22, 16-25, 15-8 victory, while the A2 and B teams each fell in three sets. Haelyn Richmond contributed six aces, two kills and two digs for A1. […]

Strong Serving Helps Oskaloosa Seventh Graders Earn Three Road Wins

Oskaloosa Indians

OSKALOOSA — Oskaloosa’s seventh-grade volleyball teams earned three wins in four road matches, with A1 and A2 sweeping Pella Christian and B1 rallying for a three-set victory at Oskaloosa Christian. Ava Kenney delivered 11 service aces for A2, while Aurora Carmer served seven aces to help B1 complete its comeback. A1 opened its match at […]

Johnston Records Two Triple-Doubles as DMACC Falls to Ranked Opponents

DMACC Bears

CEDAR RAPIDS — Ramsey Johnston reached double figures in kills, assists and digs in both matches, but the DMACC volleyball team dropped two four-set decisions against top-six opponents Sept. 12 at the Kirkwood Tournament. The Bears, ranked 15th in the National Junior College Athletic Association’s Division II poll, lost 3-1 to third-ranked Johnson County Community […]

CEW Brings Oskaloosa Connections and Wrestling Legends to Bridge City Slam VIII

Road Dogg, Billy Gunn, “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan and other wrestling stars are scheduled to appear at Central Empire Wrestling’s Bridge City Slam VIII on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa. The Legends Fan Fest begins at 4 p.m., followed by wrestling at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $25 and include fan fest admission. Some autograph and photo opportunities carry additional charges.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Austin Bayliss grew up seeing Road Dogg and Billy Gunn rise to fame on national television and on October 3rd, he is bringing them to southeast Iowa for an event which links wrestling’s past with wrestlers who are still establishing their careers. Central Empire Wrestling will be holding Bridge City Slam VIII […]

Monarchs, Fall Colors and Halloween Plans Keep Mahaska County Conservation Busy

A Monarch butterfly waits for it's wings to dry out before taking flight.

OSKALOOSA — The arrival of monarch butterflies in Mexico and children finding a new outdoor activity are just some of the things that Mahaska County Conservation has to offer in the fall. This Friday and the October Halloween event are some of the activities that are scheduled. In an interview with Oskaloosa News on Monday, […]

Oskaloosa Homecoming Court Looks Forward to Friends, Traditions and Community Support

Nine members of Oskaloosa High School’s 2026 homecoming court visit the Oskaloosa News studio to share their excitement about friendships, school pride and making memories with the community. Thursday’s parade and coronation and Friday’s football game against Washington highlight the week’s celebrations. Court member Jonah DeVore was absent.

In convertibles, seeing old friends along the parade route and enjoying time with friends are some of the things the 2026 homecoming court from Oskaloosa High School hopes to remember long after they graduate. Recently, nine of the ten students on the court went to the Oskaloosa News studio to discuss what was in store […]

George Daily Auditorium Announces Five-Show Season With Free Student Tickets

George Daily Community Auditorium

The George Daily Auditorium’s 2026–27 program will include Shakespeare, live music, stand-up comedy, dance theatre, and an Elvis Presley tribute. Five performances taking place from October through May are now offering tickets for sale. Each show costs $25 for adults, and students may get free tickets by using the code GDYT25 when they order. A […]

Oskaloosa Students Invite Community to Join Homecoming Week Activities

Student Council members Jonah DeVore, Ireland McGraw, and Vani Patel sat down in the Oskaloosa News Studio to talk about the OHS Student Council participation in the upcoming 9/11 Ceremony.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – From September 14 to 18, Oskaloosa High School will be celebrating homecoming with powderpuff games, a parade in the downtown area, a coronation, and a football game against Washington. Recently, the student council members from Oskaloosa High School went to the Oskaloosa News studio to talk about their plans for the week […]

Kite Festival, Fall Sports and Trail Tours Keep MCRF Busy in September

Youth Soccer at the MCRF complex. (photo from MCRF social media)

The Mahaska Community Recreation Foundation is busy as the outdoor season comes to an end because of the return of the kite festival, fall sports, and guided trail rides. MaKenzie Burk and Lindsey Holmberg from MCRF recently went to the studio of the Oskaloosa News to talk about the activities at the Lacey Recreation Complex […]

           

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