GRINNELL — Rylee Howard answered an early Saint Mary’s goal, but Grinnell could not find the winner despite a second-half push in a 1-1 women’s soccer tie Sunday, Sept. 6, at Springer Field. Grinnell finished with a 10-5 advantage in shots and a 7-3 edge in shots on goal. The result moved Grinnell to 0-1-1, […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Starting middle school can be exciting, nerve-wracking, and full of questions. Two Oskaloosa sixth graders shared that school tours, seeing familiar teachers, and visiting early made the transition easier. Natalee Sams and Paine Pierson sat down with Oskaloosa Middle School Principal Clint Gingerich to talk with Oskaloosa News. They talked about their […]
GRINNELL, Iowa — For 45 minutes Tuesday afternoon, Grinnell College controlled the flow of its season opener. The University of Dubuque flipped the script after halftime. Sarah Thompson scored in the 82nd minute to lift Dubuque to a 1-0 victory over Grinnell on Sept. 1, giving the Spartans a season-opening win after they were held […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks changed the nation, Oskaloosa residents will come together to remember the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives and to honor the first responders who ran toward danger. The Oskaloosa Fire Department will host a 9/11 25th Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony on Friday, Sept. […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – After a busy summer that welcomed families and visitors to the Environmental Learning Center and its Nature Playscape, Mahaska County Conservation is now looking ahead to the fall season. Laura DeCook from Mahaska County Conservation recently spoke with Oskaloosa News about upcoming events and programs, and how local residents can get involved. […]
WEST BRANCH, Iowa — The Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont volleyball team turned a difficult morning into a strong finish Saturday, Aug. 29, battling through five matches and winning the consolation bracket at the West Branch Tournament. The Rockets went 2-3 on the day, but their final record did not tell the entire story. After dropping their first three […]
FAIRFIELD, Iowa – The Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont volleyball team kicked off its 2026 season at the Fairfield Triangular on Thursday, Aug. 27. The Rockets beat WACO in straight sets, then lost a close three-set match to Fairfield. The Rockets ended the night with a 1-1 record. They showed a variety of offensive plays and used strong serving […]
OSKALOOSA — Oskaloosa and Ottumwa were separated by very little on the stat sheet Friday night. Ottumwa finished with 260 yards of offense, while Oskaloosa had 227. The Bulldogs had 15 first downs, and the Indians had 13. They were only one rushing yard apart. However, one statistic stood out. Oskaloosa turned the ball over […]
New production includes a vocal solo, electric guitar, expanded movement, and a strong focus on student connections Oskaloosa, Iowa – The marching band from Oskaloosa High School is putting together a new performance titled “All the Lonely People” and will be incorporating new musical and visual features while at the same time strengthening discipline and […]
On September 19, the celebration will include live music, family activities, food trucks, a showing of “Field of Dreams,” and a Musco light show. Musco is marking 50 years in Oskaloosa with a community event that will have live music, family activities, food trucks, an outdoor movie, and a special light show downtown. The Musco […]
