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GRINNELL, IA — Nebraska Wesleyan’s men’s soccer team claimed a dominant 4-1 victory over Grinnell College on Saturday, September 21st, at Springer Field. The Prairie Wolves’ offensive firepower proved too much for the Pioneers, who struggled to contain their attack after an evenly matched first half. Grinnell struck first with a goal in the 24th […]
Sep 22 2024 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, IA — The Ottumwa Bulldogs continued their unbeaten streak with a commanding 69-27 victory over the Oskaloosa Indians in high school football action on Friday night at Statesmen Community Stadium. The Bulldogs showcased their offensive firepower, racking up a staggering 619 total yards of offense to improve their record to 4-0 on the season. […]

GRINNELL, IA — In a closely contested match that kept the crowd on the edge of their seats, Augustana College (IL) defeated Grinnell College 3-2 in a thrilling women’s volleyball match on September 20th at Darby Gym. The Vikings of Augustana prevailed with set scores of 25-19, 25-26, 15-25, 22-25, and 15-8, improving their record […]
Sep 21 2024 | Posted in
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GRINNELL, IA — The Loras College women’s volleyball team secured a decisive 3-0 victory over Grinnell College on Friday night at Darby Gymnasium. The Duhawks displayed dominance throughout the match, claiming each set by scores of 25-19, 25-23, and 25-23. Grinnell fought valiantly, keeping the contest close in the second and third sets, but Loras’s […]
Sep 21 2024 | Posted in
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In a game filled with excitement and back-and-forth action, the Oskaloosa 7th grade football team fought to a 26-26 tie against the Prairie City Monroe (PCM) Mustangs on Tuesday night. The hard-fought contest came down to the final seconds, with both teams displaying determination and resilience. PCM struck first, taking an early lead, but Oskaloosa […]

Mahaska County Conservation recently debuted a stunning promotional video, Home Away From Home, showcasing the area’s beauty, community spirit, and local talent. Spearheaded by Mahaska County Conservation Director Chris Clingan and produced by William Penn University’s Film Artist-in-Residence, Max Leonida, the project brings together the talents of musicians, filmmakers, and conservationists to celebrate the charm […]
Sep 19 2024 | Posted in
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On September 11, the United Way of Mahaska County hosted its annual “Day of Caring,” a volunteer event dedicated to community service. This year, the event carried special significance, as it coincided with the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, offering a meaningful way to honor both the memory of that day and the spirit of […]
Sep 19 2024 | Posted in
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The Oskaloosa City Council convened on Monday, September 16, 2024, at 6:00 PM in a regular session at City Hall. Mayor Dave Krutzfeldt led the session, which included council members Almond, Caligiuri, Comfort, Drost, Hermsen, Ibrahim, and Ossian. The meeting began with an invocation from a representative of Central Church, followed by the Pledge of […]
Sep 19 2024 | Posted in
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The Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont (EBF) volleyball team continued their dominant season on Tuesday night with a straight-set victory over Knoxville, improving their record to 13-2 and maintaining their second-place ranking in Class 2A. The Rockets, now 2-0 in South Central Conference play, won the match 25-18, 25-15, and 25-18 in front of a loud and energized home […]

The Oskaloosa Middle School cross country teams delivered impressive performances at their home invite, held at Edmundson Park on Tuesday night. Both the boys’ and girls’ teams secured 3rd place in the team standings, competing under sunny skies and temperatures in the 80s. For the girls, Preslie Bryan led the way, finishing 16th overall with […]