OSKALOOSA, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Rotary Club is getting ready to provide Christmas meals for hundreds of Mahaska County families. However, organizers say they still need more donations to make this year’s program a success. Rotary Vice President Chris Knowles and club member Michella Friesen recently stopped by the Oskaloosa News studio to talk about […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Oskaloosa High School students are getting ready to honor local military veterans at their annual Veterans Day assembly on Wednesday, November 11. The event starts at 1 p.m. in the Oskaloosa High School gym. All veterans are welcome, and no registration or special invitation is needed. Recently, members of the Oskaloosa High […]
by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch November 4, 2026 John Deere factories in Ottumwa and Clarion are set to be phased out over next two fiscal years as the company looks to “optimize” manufacturing and “improve operational efficiency” according to a Wednesday announcement from the company. The company also plans to move small planter production […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — William Penn University has received $500,000 from the George Daily Charitable Trust for the renovation of historic Spencer Chapel, which will reopen as the Spencer Performing Arts Center. The Trust approved $350,000 for the project and an additional $150,000 as a challenge grant to encourage new donor support, matching each dollar of […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch November 3, 2026 Democrat Rob Sand will be Iowa’s next governor, the Associated Press projected Tuesday, ending more than a decade of a Republican trifecta of control at the Iowa Capitol with his defeat of Republican Zach Lahn. The race has received significant attention as it represented a chance […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Oskaloosa residents are invited to brighten their neighborhoods this holiday season by entering the annual Light Up Oskaloosa Home Decorating Contest. The contest encourages homeowners to decorate their houses and yards with Christmas lights, colorful displays, and other holiday decorations. Participation is free, and winners will receive $100 in each of five […]
Unofficial results posted late Tuesday show Democrat Rob Sand leading in Iowa’s governor’s race. The results also show tight races for several other statewide offices, with Democratic candidates ahead in three of Iowa’s four U.S. House districts. The election results screen used for this story was last updated at 11:41 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3. […]
Unofficial results put Chuck Webb at 4,707 votes and Steve Wanders at 4,671 in the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors race. Voters were picking two candidates. So far, the live results sheet has returns from 23 out of 25 precincts. The Mahaska County results sheet gives unofficial numbers for county offices and local races. The […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Starting November 4th, visitors to several Mahaska County parks may find some areas temporarily closed and see maintenance crews as Mahaska County Conservation begins a major woodland improvement project. The department has received approximately $150,000 through a Forestry Resiliency Grant administered by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Tommy Van Renterghem from […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch November 3, 2026 After a competitive and expense election cycle, it’s finally Election Day in Iowa. Voters in Iowa will get to cast their ballots Tuesday for statewide and federal offices, as well as having the chance to weigh in on a proposed amendment to the state constitution and whether […]
