The Oskaloosa girls wrestling team traveled to Chariton on Saturday to compete in the Charger Girls Invitational. The team earned strong individual performances, with Mia Luck finishing in 2nd place, Alyssa Sheets placing 4th, and Jaylynn Kerr securing 6th place. Mia Luck Claims 2nd Place Mia Luck led the way for Oskaloosa, finishing in 2nd […]
The Oskaloosa boys wrestling team traveled to Pella on Saturday to compete in the 2024 Bill Van Horn Invitational. Competing against 16 teams, the Indians finished in 7th place, with several strong individual performances. Kaiden Parker Leads Osky to Strong Finish Kaiden Parker was the standout performer for Oskaloosa, winning his weight class at 138 […]
The Oskaloosa bowling teams both earned victories in a home meet against Knoxville and Pella Christian. The boys’ team remains undefeated at 7-0 on the season, while the girls’ team improves to 6-1. Boys’ Team Maintains Perfect Record The Oskaloosa boys’ bowling team continued their unbeaten streak despite an off day on the lanes. Trey […]
The Oskaloosa boys wrestling team secured a dramatic victory Thursday night in a Little Hawkeye Conference dual against Pella. The dual was a back-and-forth affair that came down to the final match, tied at 32 points each. In an intense finish, Parker Jordan clinched the win for Oskaloosa with a pin, bringing the team’s score […]
The Oskaloosa bowling teams earned convincing victories over Bondurant-Farrar in their latest competition, with both teams showing strong performances. The boys’ team extended their undefeated season to 5-0, while the girls’ team improved to 4-1. Boys Team Sets Season-High Score The Oskaloosa boys’ bowling team posted their best score of the season, finishing with a […]
Jim Walker’s life story is one of dedication, service, and community spirit. A lifelong resident of Oskaloosa, Walker has spent his 68 years in Mahaska County, earning a reputation as a pillar of local service. From his childhood in the “rough side of town” to his leadership role in the Mahaska County CERT (Community Emergency […]
The Oskaloosa boys’ junior varsity wrestling team had a strong showing at the Knoxville JV Tournament on Monday night, with several wrestlers earning top finishes. The team was led by Sam Nelson and Trevin Griffin, both of whom won their brackets. Ivan Montgomery and Landon VanDonselaar each earned third place finishes, while Carter Russell and […]
The Oskaloosa Girls Wrestling Team traveled to Knoxville Monday night to compete in a highly competitive tournament, and the Indians returned home with impressive results, including one first-place finish and three second-place finishes. Mia Luck Dominates to Win First Place Mia Luck had an outstanding performance, finishing the night with a perfect 2-0 record in […]
At the Oskaloosa School Board meeting held on December 17, 2024, a significant portion of the public comment session focused on the employment status of Ryan Parker, the district’s athletic director. The community’s reaction has been mixed, with both strong support for Parker and calls for his removal. The board had added a special public […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa — The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors convened Monday, December 16, 2024, for their final scheduled meeting of the year. Key agenda items included personnel changes, budget adjustments, and discussions on a new animal ordinance. Recorder Resignation and Replacement Plan The board formally accepted the resignation of County Recorder Jody Van Patten, effective […]
