In an intense clash to kick off the 2024 high school tennis season, the Oskaloosa Girls Tennis Team faced a challenging road match against Clarke of Osceola last Friday night, resulting in a 3-6 defeat. Clarke’s formidable lineup, boasting five seniors with a notable 10-3 record from the previous season, presented a stern test for […]
March 29, 2024 Oskaloosa, Iowa—A high-speed chase originating in Marion County was safely concluded on the outskirts of Oskaloosa thanks to the swift action of local law enforcement. Marion County Sheriff’s deputies initiated the pursuit on Highway 163 after observing a vehicle speeding outside Pella, Iowa. The driver, identified as 31-year-old Blaise Donnejour from Ottumwa, […]
Senator Chuck Grassley, an Iowa Republican with decades of service, continues to show his commitment to addressing a range of pressing national issues, from health care to human trafficking. He also engages directly with the younger generation, as evident in his recent visit to Oskaloosa High School. During a session with Oskaloosa High School students, […]
Oskaloosa, IA—In a display of musical talent and teamwork, the Oskaloosa Middle School Jazz Class, led by Rusty Raymond, clinched first place in the middle school category at the prestigious Southeast Iowa Bandmasters Association Jazz Festival, held recently in Clear Creek-Amana. The festival, known for showcasing the best young jazz talents across Southeast Iowa, saw […]
The Oskaloosa Girls Track & Field team made a striking impression at the Norwalk Scrimmage on March 15, 2024, under the perfect backdrop of beautiful blue skies and mild spring weather. The athletes didn’t just compete; they excelled, setting nine new personal records across a broad spectrum of events, signaling a season of high expectations […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa—The Masonic Lodge in Mahaska County, Lodge 644, honored one of its longest-serving members, possibly in the state and nation. Members and his wife celebrated Bob Jones’s tenure with the Masonic Lodge in Oskaloosa during a short ceremony at Homestead of Oskaloosa on Wednesday night. The ceremony highlighted the lodge’s history and all the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa—Mahaska Health recently expanded its services to Mahaska County and southeast Iowa by adding a cardiology team headed by Dr. John Pargulski. Oskaloosa News recently sat down with Pargulski and talked to him about setting up shop in Oskaloosa. We asked him why Oskaloosa. “So I’ve been doing this a long time, 30 years, […]
Oskaloosa, IowaTo enhance traffic safety within the community, the Oskaloosa City Council, in its meeting on March 4, 2024, approved a grant application in collaboration with the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB). The partnership aims to bolster the capabilities of the Oskaloosa Police Department in conducting targeted traffic safety enforcement patrols. Under this new agreement, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – On Monday morning, the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met in regular session. The Supervisors tackled the question concerning elected officials’ compensation and a recommended 20% across-the-board raise for all elected officials, as presented by the Compensation Board. Supervisor Chuck Webb agreed with the Compensation Board’s goal of creating pay differences between […]
The 2023-2024 Little Hawkeye Conference Boys Basketball All-Conference Teams have recently recognized several outstanding athletes for their exceptional performance over the season. Among the honorees, athletes from Oskaloosa High School have been acknowledged for their efforts and skills on the basketball court. Max Roach, a 10th grader from Oskaloosa, was named to the Second Team […]
