Grinnell, IA – In a game marked by offensive fireworks, the Grinnell Pioneers edged out the Knox Prairie Fire 107-101 in a high-energy Midwest Conference showdown Tuesday night at Darby Gym. The win boosts Grinnell’s record to 6-2 (1-0 in conference play), while Knox falls to 2-4 (0-1). Grinnell leaned on standout performances from guard […]
The Grinnell College Pioneers eked out a hard-fought victory over Knox College, 67-65, in an intense Midwest Conference matchup on December 3 at Darby Gym in Grinnell, Iowa. A close game from the start, the contest featured 10 lead changes and nine ties, keeping fans on the edge of their seats. Grinnell’s Sara Booher delivered […]
The Oskaloosa High School bowling teams returned to action at home today, taking on ADM in an impressive display of skill and teamwork. Both the boys’ and girls’ teams came away with victories, marking strong early-season performances. The Oskaloosa boys continued their unbeaten streak, improving to 2-0 on the season with a dominant win over […]
The Oskaloosa Police Department has named Officer Jennifer “Jenna” Arriesgado as its Officer of the Year for 2024, a recognition made even more meaningful by its unanimous support from her supervisors. Officer Arriesgado’s exceptional service, leadership, and dedication to the community earned her the prestigious title. Born and raised in Ottumwa, Arriesgado is a proud […]
The Oskaloosa High School bowling teams hosted Sigourney on Tuesday in a thrilling match that saw the boys’ team clinch a narrow victory, while the girls’ team fell to a strong Sigourney squad. The boys’ team pulled off a razor-thin win, edging Sigourney by just three pins with a total score of 3008 to 3005. […]
Oskaloosa’s annual “Turn on the Lights” event illuminated the downtown square, marking the beginning of the holiday season. Angie Foster, Oskaloosa Main Street Director, welcomed attendees on behalf of Oskaloosa Main Street and the Mahaska Chamber and Development Group. She expressed gratitude to the community for joining the celebration and acknowledged the contributions of Bruce […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – November 21, 2024 – The concern over the use of school property was recently addressed by members of the public to the Oskaloosa School Board, and the Board then held a special session to let the public know that a controversial proposal wasn’t getting their approval. Oskaloosa News reached out to Oskaloosa […]
GRINNELL, Iowa — The Grinnell College women’s basketball team put on an impressive performance Wednesday, defeating Nebraska Wesleyan 73-49 at Darby Gym. The Pioneers, now 4-1 on the season, controlled the game from start to finish, never relinquishing their lead. Strong Start Sets the Tone Grinnell surged to a 20-10 lead in the first quarter, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa—November 18, 2024 – The Oskaloosa City Council convened for its regular session on Monday at City Hall, focusing on key decisions affecting the community. Mayor David Krutzfeldt led the meeting, with all council members present. Key Agenda Items Community Comments Residents raised pressing issues during the open comment session, including concerns over the […]
Oskaloosa, IA – The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors convened Monday morning, November 18, 2024, with a packed agenda addressing pressing issues, most notably the ongoing debate surrounding the county’s 911 services and dispatching challenges. The meeting highlighted the tension between various stakeholders, including county supervisors, city council members, and local residents, over the management […]
