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The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met Monday, May 19, 2025, covering a broad agenda that included finalizing a budget amendment, discussing changes in county insurance coverage, and reviewing infrastructure and contract updates. The board opened with standard approvals of the agenda and the minutes from the May 5 meeting. A scheduled public hearing was […]
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Mahaska County Deputy Sheriff David Wilke and his K9 partner Rocco recently brought home recognition from the annual Dogs for Law Enforcement (DLE) certification seminar in Independence, Iowa. The duo placed second in the 2025 Midwest Iowa Narcotics Sniff-Off, a timed competition held as part of the larger recertification and training event for K9 teams. […]
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OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Oskaloosa High School held its commencement ceremony Sunday, May 18, graduating 132 students in the Class of 2025. The ceremony opened with the national anthem and a welcome from school administrators. Principal Jeff Kirby and Superintendent Dr. Mike Fisher addressed the audience, acknowledging the class’s persistence and performance over the past four […]
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PELLA, Iowa — With a reduced roster due to scheduling conflicts, the Oskaloosa boys track and field team still delivered solid performances Monday night at the Little Dutch Invitational hosted by Pella High School. Many team members were also involved in a fine arts concert back in Oskaloosa, which led to a unique dynamic where […]
Oskaloosa’s alleys have transformed over the past few years from simple pedestrian passageways into vibrant, community-driven spaces, largely fueled by the vision of local advocates and the hands-on efforts of volunteers. Trolley Stop Alley and The Alley have become cornerstones of downtown revitalization and community gathering, reflecting both creativity and grassroots cooperation. A Brief History […]
May 18 2025 | Posted in
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The Oskaloosa High School boys tennis team made the long trip to Camanche on Saturday to compete in their Class 1A Substate team match against the #3 seeded Davenport Assumption. Facing off in cold and gusty conditions, the Indians played hard but ultimately fell 5-0 to the powerful Assumption squad, bringing their 2025 season to […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Oskaloosa High School honored its top academic performers, leaders, and scholarship recipients during its 2025 Academic Awards Night. The event recognized students across multiple grade levels for outstanding academic achievement, character, leadership, and community involvement. National Honor Society & Academic Letter Winners These students have demonstrated excellence in scholarship, service, leadership, and […]
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The Oskaloosa High School boys soccer team hosted No. 1-ranked Dallas Center-Grimes at the Lacey Sports Complex on Monday in their final home match of the regular season. Despite a determined effort, the Indians were overmatched by one of Iowa’s top Class 3A programs, falling 10–1. The loss moves Oskaloosa to 3–11 on the season, […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Oskaloosa High School girls golf team hit a milestone Monday at their home course, Edmundson Golf Course, during the third leg of the Little Hawkeye Conference tournament. The team posted a season-best score of 397, marking the first time this year they’ve broken the 400-stroke barrier. Despite finishing 6th out of […]
PELLA, Iowa — The Oskaloosa girls track and field team closed out the regular season on a high note Monday evening at Pella, capturing multiple event victories and setting several personal and season-best performances ahead of Thursday’s district meet. Leading the way were four event champions. Delaney Harbour claimed the top spot in the long […]
