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More than 75 volunteers take on 29 projects during Mahaska County Day of Caring

Mahaska County United Way Executive Director Michella Friesen in the Oskaloosa News Studio.

OSKALOOSA — Volunteers painted garage doors, cleared gutters, pulled weeds and helped local nonprofits during United Way of Mahaska County’s Day of Caring on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026. Michella Friesen, the organization’s executive director, said more than 75 volunteers took part in 29 projects. Residents submitted requests, and a committee looked at the jobs before […]

Fall Migration Watch Invites Birders to Maskunky Marsh

Blue Bird

OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Mahaska County residents can watch the fall bird migration and learn why Maskunky Marsh is an important stop for birds traveling south. Mahaska County Conservation will hold Birding With Ella: “Fall Migration Watch” from 8 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, at Maskunky Marsh east of Oskaloosa. Ella Paulson of Mahaska County […]

Oskaloosa Schools Explain Homecoming Game Forfeit, Investigation and Next Steps

Oskaloosa School Administration

Oskaloosa, Iowa – School officials decided to cancel the pep rally and the varsity football game on Friday, as well as to postpone the Homecoming dance, because of reports that night of unsolicited toilet paper being thrown that night, damage to property, the use of racial slurs, and intimidating behavior during the Homecoming events. The […]

William Penn University Invites Alumni Back for Homecoming 2026

Penn Hall on the campus of William Penn University celebrated 100 years of serving the students during Homecoming 2017.

(OSKALOOSA, Iowa)— William Penn University will welcome alumni back to campus for Homecoming 2026, October 22–24. This year, the University is especially encouraging members of the Classes of 1956, 1966, 1976, 1986, 1996, 2006, 2011, and 2016 to return to Oskaloosa. These class years mark milestone reunions ranging from 10 to 70 years. Homecoming activities […]

Musco Opens New Building & Dedicates Community Commons Park in Oskaloosa, Iowa

Musco recently opened its newest product testing facility, a 30,000-square-foot building, located at 601 First Avenue West in Oskaloosa. It expands Musco’s ability to design, test, and support innovative lighting solutions for customers around the world.

As Musco kicks off its 50th anniversary community celebration weekend, the company opens a facility to expand product testing and certification capabilities and continues work on a new park to create a community gathering space. September 18, 2026 OSKALOOSA, IOWA – Musco recently opened its newest product testing facility, a 30,000-square-foot building, located at 601 […]

‘Excessively wet’ conditions reported as harvest begins in Iowa 

Corn grows near Ogden, Iowa in early September, 2026. (Photo by Cami Koons/Iowa Capital Dispatch)

by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch September 14, 2026 As most of Iowa saw heavy rainfall over the past week, about 2% of Iowa’s corn acres have been harvested, according to the latest crop progress and condition report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The report for the Sept. 7-13 reporting period noted 38% of […]

Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report Sept. 7-13, 2026

Iowa Department of Agriculture

DES MOINES, Iowa (Sept. 14, 2026) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week during this […]

Iowa State University faculty-student team develops website for AI tools

Iowa Capital Dispatch

by Brooklyn Draisey, Iowa Capital Dispatch September 11, 2026 Iowa State University faculty and students who have spent their time diving into the incredibly fast-paced world of artificial intelligence tools turned their efforts to keep up with the latest news into a website they hope helps others do the same. ISU computer science professor Wei […]

CEW Brings Oskaloosa Connections and Wrestling Legends to Bridge City Slam VIII

Road Dogg, Billy Gunn, “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan and other wrestling stars are scheduled to appear at Central Empire Wrestling’s Bridge City Slam VIII on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa. The Legends Fan Fest begins at 4 p.m., followed by wrestling at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $25 and include fan fest admission. Some autograph and photo opportunities carry additional charges.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Austin Bayliss grew up seeing Road Dogg and Billy Gunn rise to fame on national television and on October 3rd, he is bringing them to southeast Iowa for an event which links wrestling’s past with wrestlers who are still establishing their careers. Central Empire Wrestling will be holding Bridge City Slam VIII […]

Monarchs, Fall Colors and Halloween Plans Keep Mahaska County Conservation Busy

A Monarch butterfly waits for it's wings to dry out before taking flight.

OSKALOOSA — The arrival of monarch butterflies in Mexico and children finding a new outdoor activity are just some of the things that Mahaska County Conservation has to offer in the fall. This Friday and the October Halloween event are some of the activities that are scheduled. In an interview with Oskaloosa News on Monday, […]

           

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