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NEWTON, Iowa — Senior golfer Maddux Ashman earned Honorable Mention All-Conference recognition after a strong and consistent performance throughout the Little Hawkeye Conference season. His steady play culminated Monday at Westwood Golf Course in Newton, where he shot a team-best 81, helping lead Oskaloosa to a fourth-place finish. Ashman’s recognition comes after scoring well across […]
West Chester, Iowa – About 50 miles east of Oskaloosa, nestled near the town of West Chester, Iowa, lies a surprising roadside attraction that has steadily gained attention from collectors, travelers, and vintage Americana enthusiasts. What started as a single salvaged sign decades ago has grown into a sprawling, private outdoor museum of antique advertising […]
Oskaloosa City Council member Charlie Comfort formally announced his resignation during the May 6, 2025, council meeting, stating that he and his family are moving to a new home outside the city limits. His resignation will take effect on May 14, 2025, bringing his term on the council to a close after more than three […]
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Oskaloosa, Iowa — William Penn University marked a milestone on Saturday, May 11, 2025, as it hosted its 150th annual commencement ceremony. The event, held in the university’s sports complex, drew a standing-room-only crowd, with more than 2,500 in attendance to honor the graduating class of 2025. A total of 353 students received degrees this […]
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The Oskaloosa City Council approved numerous measures during its May 5, 2025, meeting, advancing several key community initiatives related to recreation, infrastructure, and downtown development. The council authorized five payments totaling over $180,000 to Carl A. Nelson & Co. for work associated with the Natatorium Completion Project at the Early Childhood Education and Recreation Center. […]
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors held its regular meeting Monday morning, addressing several key administrative actions, personnel changes, and public policy matters affecting the county. One of the most significant items on the agenda was the appointment of a new county auditor following the resignation of Jody, effective April 30. After […]
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The Oskaloosa High School boys golf program had every player in action on Thursday with a full day of competition split between varsity and junior varsity squads. The varsity team traveled to the Charger Invitational in Chariton and delivered a solid team effort, finishing 4th out of 8 competing schools with a balanced team score […]
The Oskaloosa boys track and field team capped off a strong night of competition Thursday, May 8, at the Little Hawkeye Conference meet hosted by Dallas Center-Grimes. In what is widely considered one of the most competitive conferences in the state, the Indians held their own and recorded 22 personal records along with six season-best […]
The Oskaloosa girls track and field team delivered a standout performance Thursday night at the Little Hawkeye Conference Championships hosted by Dallas Center-Grimes. Competing against some of the top teams in central Iowa, Oskaloosa athletes notched a series of personal records and even broke a decades-old school record on a beautiful evening for competition. Leading […]
The Oskaloosa boys tennis team competed in the Little Hawkeye Conference tournament this week, enjoying great weather and competitive matchups across all flights. Senior Ethan Stek highlighted the day for the Indians with a fifth-place finish in the No. 1 singles flight. Stek dropped his opening match to the No. 2 seed from Newton but […]
