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The much-anticipated 2024 Holiday Tour of Homes, benefiting Sieda Community Action, is set to delight Mahaska County residents with festive cheer and architectural charm. This annual event will take place on Friday, December 6, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and Saturday, December 7, from 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM. This year’s tour features five […]
Dec 6 2024 | Posted in
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The Oskaloosa boys’ freshman basketball team started their season strong with a decisive 63-30 win over Fairfield on Monday night. Oskaloosa jumped out early, using tough defense to force turnovers and turning them into points on the offensive end. The Indians took a commanding 33-14 lead into halftime. “We got off to a strong start, […]

Grinnell, IA – The Grinnell Pioneers men’s basketball team opened their Midwest Conference play with a thrilling 107-101 victory over the Knox Prairie Fire on Tuesday night at Darby Gym. The Pioneers (6-2, 1-0 MWC) leveraged a strong bench performance and a stellar game from Kai Te Huki to overcome Knox (2-4, 0-1 MWC) in […]
Dec 4 2024 | Posted in
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Grinnell, IA – In a game marked by offensive fireworks, the Grinnell Pioneers edged out the Knox Prairie Fire 107-101 in a high-energy Midwest Conference showdown Tuesday night at Darby Gym. The win boosts Grinnell’s record to 6-2 (1-0 in conference play), while Knox falls to 2-4 (0-1). Grinnell leaned on standout performances from guard […]
Dec 4 2024 | Posted in
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The Grinnell College Pioneers eked out a hard-fought victory over Knox College, 67-65, in an intense Midwest Conference matchup on December 3 at Darby Gym in Grinnell, Iowa. A close game from the start, the contest featured 10 lead changes and nine ties, keeping fans on the edge of their seats. Grinnell’s Sara Booher delivered […]
Dec 4 2024 | Posted in
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The Oskaloosa High School bowling teams returned to action at home today, taking on ADM in an impressive display of skill and teamwork. Both the boys’ and girls’ teams came away with victories, marking strong early-season performances. The Oskaloosa boys continued their unbeaten streak, improving to 2-0 on the season with a dominant win over […]

The Oskaloosa Police Department has named Officer Jennifer “Jenna” Arriesgado as its Officer of the Year for 2024, a recognition made even more meaningful by its unanimous support from her supervisors. Officer Arriesgado’s exceptional service, leadership, and dedication to the community earned her the prestigious title. Born and raised in Ottumwa, Arriesgado is a proud […]
Dec 2 2024 | Posted in
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The Oskaloosa High School bowling teams hosted Sigourney on Tuesday in a thrilling match that saw the boys’ team clinch a narrow victory, while the girls’ team fell to a strong Sigourney squad. The boys’ team pulled off a razor-thin win, edging Sigourney by just three pins with a total score of 3008 to 3005. […]

Oskaloosa’s annual “Turn on the Lights” event illuminated the downtown square, marking the beginning of the holiday season. Angie Foster, Oskaloosa Main Street Director, welcomed attendees on behalf of Oskaloosa Main Street and the Mahaska Chamber and Development Group. She expressed gratitude to the community for joining the celebration and acknowledged the contributions of Bruce […]
Nov 27 2024 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – November 21, 2024 – The concern over the use of school property was recently addressed by members of the public to the Oskaloosa School Board, and the Board then held a special session to let the public know that a controversial proposal wasn’t getting their approval. Oskaloosa News reached out to Oskaloosa […]
Nov 22 2024 | Posted in
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