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The Oskaloosa Middle School cross country teams competed in Knoxville on a beautiful Tuesday evening, both teams finishing strong with third-place team results. The girls’ team put together a great performance, with three runners finishing in the top 20. Preslie Bryan, Hazel Adam, and Payton Clark ran an impressive race together, helping to secure the […]
As World Heart Day approaches on September 29, it’s essential to focus on cardiovascular health. Despite years of public health campaigns, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the leading cause of death worldwide. Dr. John M. Pargulski, a cardiologist from Mahaska Health, recently spoke with Oskaloosa News, offering insight into the challenges of heart disease prevention, the […]
Oct 2 2024 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa is about to welcome a new addition to its bustling local scene with the upcoming opening of Full Bloom Brewhouse, a craft beer establishment that promises to bring a unique blend of local flavors and community spirit. The brewhouse, set in a carefully renovated historical space, offers a fresh concept aimed at both beer […]
Oct 2 2024 | Posted in
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Grinnell, IA — In a commanding performance at home on October 2, 2024, the Grinnell College women’s soccer team secured a 2-0 victory over Knox College. The win improves Grinnell’s record to 4-3-1 overall and 1-1 in Midwest Conference play, while Knox falls to 1-8-0 and 0-1 in conference. The Pioneers dominated possession throughout the […]
Oct 2 2024 | Posted in
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GRINNELL – After winning seven matches in a row, the Central volleyball was clipped by Grinnell College Friday night 21-25, 25-20, 23-25, 25-16, 15-11. Central (11-5) started strong with wins in the first and third set but Grinnell (12-5) rallied to win the last two sets for the match victory. “I thought we did some […]
Oct 1 2024 | Posted in
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On September 27, 2024, the Grinnell College volleyball team took on Central College in a tense, back-and-forth match at Darby Gym. The Pioneers came out on top with a 3-2 victory, pushing their season record to 12-5. Grinnell secured the win with set scores of 25-21, 16-25, 25-23, 20-25, and 15-11. Millie Leonard led Grinnell’s […]
Oct 1 2024 | Posted in
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The Oskaloosa Indians volleyball teams traveled to Ottumwa on September 26, where they faced tough competition across four matches. The A1 team fought hard but fell short, losing 0-2 by scores of 12-21 and 19-21. Ally Goodman contributed with an ace and two kills, Aleigha Burton added three aces and a dig, while Blair Rossi […]
PLATTEVILLE, WIS.- Despite giving up 33 shots, goalkeeper Zoey Sizemore (sophomore, Omaha, Neb., Mercy) was strong in goal recording ten saves, but the Central College women’s soccer team lost 3-2 to the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. The Dutch (7-3) were able to put six out of their seven shots on goal. “Tonight was a battle between […]
Oct 1 2024 | Posted in
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The Grinnell College men’s soccer team claimed a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Simpson College on September 25, 2024, at Bill Buxton Stadium in Indianola. The win improved Grinnell’s record to 2-3-3, while Simpson fell to 4-4-0. Grinnell started strong with two first-half goals. Samuel Gojjam opened the scoring at 11:31 with his third goal of […]
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On September 24, 2024, the Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont (EBF) Rockets volleyball team secured an impressive straight-set victory over Davis County with scores of 25-15, 25-21, and 25-8. The Rockets, ranked 2nd in Class 2A, improved their overall record to 19-2 and their conference record to a perfect 3-0. Molly Shafer led the charge for EBF with a […]
