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Oskaloosa Lights Up the Holidays with Annual ‘Painting with Lights’ Celebration

Mahaska County Sheriff Russ Van Renterghem flips the switch to light Oskaloosa up for the 2024 holiday season. (image courtesy Monte Goodyk)

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 […]

Digging Deeper Into Controversial Land Swap Deal

Oskaloosa School Superintendent Mike Fisher.

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 […]

Grinnell Women Dominate Nebraska Wesleyan in Home Opener

Grinnell College

GRINNELL, Iowa — The Grinnell College women’s basketball team put on an impressive performance Wednesday, defeating Nebraska Wesleyan 73-49 at Darby Gym. The Pioneers, now 4-1 on the season, controlled the game from start to finish, never relinquishing their lead. Strong Start Sets the Tone Grinnell surged to a 20-10 lead in the first quarter, […]

City Council Highlights: Oskaloosa Addresses Community Issues and Develops Urban Renewal Plans

Oskaloosa City Hall

Oskaloosa, Iowa—November 18, 2024 – The Oskaloosa City Council convened for its regular session on Monday at City Hall, focusing on key decisions affecting the community. Mayor David Krutzfeldt led the meeting, with all council members present. Key Agenda Items Community Comments Residents raised pressing issues during the open comment session, including concerns over the […]

911 Services Debate Dominates Mahaska County Supervisors Meeting

Mahaska County Courthouse

Oskaloosa, IA – The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors convened Monday morning, November 18, 2024, with a packed agenda addressing pressing issues, most notably the ongoing debate surrounding the county’s 911 services and dispatching challenges. The meeting highlighted the tension between various stakeholders, including county supervisors, city council members, and local residents, over the management […]

Grinnell Falls Short Against Wartburg in High-Scoring Showdown

Grinnell College

Grinnell, IA — Despite a spirited first-half performance, the Grinnell College men’s basketball team fell 123-111 to Wartburg College in a thrilling non-conference matchup on Tuesday evening at Darby Gymnasium. Wartburg’s Marshun Williams and Gabe Trujillo powered their team to victory with a dominant performance in the paint and clutch plays in the final minutes. […]

Grinnell Women’s Basketball Surges Late to Defeat Rockford

Grinnell College

Rockford, IL — The Grinnell College Pioneers mounted a stunning second-half comeback to defeat Rockford University 72-67 in an electrifying women’s basketball matchup on Saturday at the Seaver Center. This thrilling win elevated the Pioneers’ record to 3-1 in the early season. After trailing by 13 points at halftime, Grinnell used a dominant third-quarter surge, […]

Grinnell Men’s Basketball Dominates Principia in High-Scoring Affair

Grinnell College

Grinnell, IA — The Grinnell College Pioneers showcased their offensive firepower in a commanding 126-89 victory over Principia College on Saturday afternoon at Darby Gymnasium. The win moves Grinnell to 2-1 on the season, while Principia falls to 1-2. Grinnell’s fast-paced offense overwhelmed Principia from the start, as the Pioneers shot an impressive 47.9% from […]

Cornell Volleyball Secures Victory Against Grinnell in Four Sets

Grinnell College

Mount Vernon, IA — In an electrifying matchup on Saturday at the Small Athletic and Wellness Center, the Cornell College Rams outlasted Grinnell in four sets to claim a 3-1 victory in NCAA women’s volleyball action. Cornell’s balanced offense and sharp defense propelled them to win the decisive sets, finishing with scores of 25-16, 22-25, […]

Cornell College Rides Tony Gomez’s Big Day to Victory Over Grinnell

Grinnell College

Mount Vernon, IA — Tony Gomez’s dominant performance propelled Cornell College to a 26-7 victory over Grinnell on Saturday at Van Metre Field at Ash Park. The senior running back accumulated 207 rushing yards and scored four touchdowns, leading the Rams to close their season at .500 with a 5-5 overall record. Gomez was unstoppable, […]

           

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