Mahaska Health paramedics Rob Forschler, Shannon Smith and Angie Goemaat were recently honored with American Heart Association Heartsaver Hero Awards in recognition of their lifesaving response to a cardiac emergency at the Oskaloosa Public Library. The awards recognize individuals who perform CPR or take lifesaving action during an emergency. The recognition follows a coordinated emergency […]
Aug 28 2026 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, Iowa – By the time Rima Zabian left Oskaloosa after her interview, the community no longer felt like a place she had simply visited. “It really felt like somewhere we could belong together,” Zabian said. That sense of belonging helped shape Zabian’s decision to become the next CEO of the Mahaska County YMCA, where […]
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New production includes a vocal solo, electric guitar, expanded movement, and a strong focus on student connections Oskaloosa, Iowa – The marching band from Oskaloosa High School is putting together a new performance titled “All the Lonely People” and will be incorporating new musical and visual features while at the same time strengthening discipline and […]
(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) William Penn University (WPU) is preparing to welcome more than 300 parents, family members, and friends to Oskaloosa for Parent/Family Weekend, September 18-19, and local businesses are invited to help make the community part of the experience. Parent/Family Weekend brings visitors to Oskaloosa to spend time with their students while also encouraging them […]
Aug 27 2026 | Posted in
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On September 19, the celebration will include live music, family activities, food trucks, a showing of “Field of Dreams,” and a Musco light show. Musco is marking 50 years in Oskaloosa with a community event that will have live music, family activities, food trucks, an outdoor movie, and a special light show downtown. The Musco […]
by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch August 24, 2026 The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Monday efforts to increase the nutritional value of school lunches, including a push for more locally grown foods at school. The announcement, made in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, noted funding packages to improve school […]
(OSKALOOSA, Iowa)— William Penn University and Musco Sports Lighting are teaming up to bring an exciting evening of football, entertainment, and community celebration to Oskaloosa with the Musco Night football game on Thursday, August 27, at 7:00 p.m. as the Statesmen host Graceland University at Statesmen Community Stadium, located at the Lacey Recreation Complex. The […]
By Michella Friesen, Executive Director, United Way of Mahaska County Over 400 students in Mahaska County will head back to school this fall with the supplies they need to learn, grow, and succeed, thanks to the support of United Way of Mahaska County’s Back to School Fair. The Back to School Fair is designed to […]
Aug 19 2026 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Ella Walter learned to swim at the Mahaska County YMCA. Now, as a senior on the Oskaloosa High School girls swim team, she is preparing to spend part of her final season in a brand-new pool built for the next generation of Oskaloosa swimmers. “I learned how to swim here, and I’ve […]
Aug 18 2026 | Posted in
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by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 15, 2026) – Kyle Larson’s night started with a NASCAR Cup run in Richmond, Virginia, but thanks to a three-hour rain delay and a fast jet, he made it to Knoxville Raceway early Sunday morning to claim the $200,000 top prize in the 65th NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals […]
