In a thrilling women’s soccer match on September 6, 2024, Grinnell College secured a 2-1 victory over Mt. Mercy in front of a modest crowd of 63 at Grinnell’s home ground. The game was a tale of two halves, with all the action and goals coming in the final 45 minutes. Mt. Mercy (0-2-1) struck […]
On September 3, 2024, the Oskaloosa City Council convened for its regular meeting, presided over by Mayor David Krutzfeldt. All council members were in attendance, including Almond, Caligiuri, Comfort, Drost, Hermsen, Ibrahim, and Ossian. Consent Agenda Approved The meeting began with the approval of the consent agenda, which included the September 3 agenda, minutes from […]
On September 3, 2024, the Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont (EBF) volleyball team triumphed over Centerville in straight sets, securing a 25-12, 25-15, 25-13 victory. Despite the commanding win, EBF head coach Gladys Genskow expressed dissatisfaction with the team’s overall performance, noting a lack of intensity following a strong weekend showing. “A win’s a win, but not a good […]
Storm Lake, IA – Buena Vista University maintained their unbeaten streak in the 2024-25 women’s volleyball season with a commanding 3-0 sweep over Grinnell College on September 3 at Siebens Fieldhouse. Buena Vista (5-0) demonstrated dominance on both ends of the court, taking the sets 25-20, 25-17, and 25-23 to remain perfect on the season. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa—A new transload facility proposed for Oskaloosa’s Innovation Park is set to bring significant economic benefits to the city and Mahaska County. The project, backed by the Mahaska Chamber and Development Group (MCDG), Mahaska County, and the City of Oskaloosa, aims to enhance the region’s transportation infrastructure by enabling the efficient transfer of goods […]
GRINNELL, Iowa – Millikin University claimed a narrow 2-1 victory over Grinnell College in a tightly contested match on September 2, 2024, at Springer Field. The game, attended by 70 spectators, saw Millikin capitalize on early opportunities to establish a lead that Grinnell couldn’t overcome despite a late push. First-Half Dominance by Millikin Millikin struck […]
West Branch, IA – The Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont (EBF) Rockets kicked off their tournament season in spectacular fashion, winning the West Branch Tournament on August 31st, 2024. EBF faced tough competition throughout the day but emerged victorious, showcasing their strong offense and aggressive serving. In pool play, EBF first squared off against Marion, winning convincingly with scores […]
Fairfield, IA – August 29, 2024 – The Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont (EBF) volleyball team kicked off their season in dominant fashion at the Fairfield Triangular meet on Thursday night. The Rockets secured two decisive victories, defeating Waco and Fairfield in straight sets. In their first match, EBF overpowered Waco with scores of 25-10 and 25-5. The Rockets […]
In 2024, the Mahaska Chamber & Development Group (formerly the Oskaloosa Chamber of Commerce) celebrates a significant milestone: 100 years of membership in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. This centennial marks a century of collaboration, shared goals, and mutual support between Oskaloosa’s local business community and the nation’s largest business-oriented lobbying group. The Beginnings of […]
Washington, Iowa – In a spirited season opener, the Oskaloosa Indians came up just short against Washington, falling 21-14 in a hard-fought game under the lights in Washington, Iowa, on August 30, 2024. Despite a slow start, Oskaloosa showed resilience and determination, rallying in the second half but ultimately couldn’t overcome the early deficit. The […]
