OSKALOOSA, Iowa — William Penn University’s Kinesiology Club and ASA are inviting students, families, and community members to take part in a colorful celebration of wellness and school spirit during the William Penn College & Community 5K Color Run, set for Saturday, September 20, 2025. The event will begin with a shuttle service at the […]
KNOXVILLE, Iowa – On August 21, 2025, at 11:10 p.m., Knoxville Police Department officers responded to a domestic disturbance in the 300 block of Roche Street. There, officers encountered 47-year-old Knoxville resident, Steven Funk, who was assaulting an adult female. During the incident, an officer fired his weapon, striking Funk. Despite the efforts of officers […]
In Mahaska County, more than three children compete for every available childcare slot, a shortage so severe it has branded the community a “childcare desert” for at least 15 years. The lack of affordable, accessible childcare not only strains families but also holds back Iowa’s workforce and local economic growth. Parents in Mahaska County face […]
DELTA, Iowa — The town of Delta is preparing to mark a milestone this September, as the community comes together to celebrate its 150th anniversary with a three-day festival filled with tradition, family activities, and community pride. The event, billed as “Delta Days — 150 Years and Counting: Built on a Strong Foundation,” will run […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Clow Valve held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, August 22, to celebrate the opening of its long-anticipated $80 million foundry expansion, a project that officials say secures local jobs, doubles production capacity, and ensures the company’s role as one of Oskaloosa’s economic anchors for decades to come. The event drew local leaders, […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Oskaloosa Fire Department has placed a new fire engine into service, replacing two aging trucks with one modern apparatus designed and built in Iowa. The new rig, known as Engine 75, arrived in August and was immediately put into operation. Manufactured by Toyne Fire Apparatus in Breda, the pumper/tanker combines the […]
On Saturday, August 2, 2025, the Mahaska Health Foundation and Hospice Serenity House welcomed runners, walkers, families, and volunteers to the 14th Annual Run in the Sun at the Statesmen Community Stadium. Over 600 community members participated in the fundraiser. Every contribution, from runners to donors to volunteers, supports the Hospice Serenity House in their […]
Knoxville, Iowa Police Department Press Release Friday, August 22, 2025 Last night, at 11:10 p.m., Knoxville Police Officers were dispatched to a domestic dispute at a home in the 300 block S. Roche St. There officers encountered an adult male assaulting an adult female. During the interaction, an officer fired his weapon, striking the man. […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – For Oskaloosa Police Officer Jenna Stengel, serving her community has always been about more than enforcing the law. Now, as the district’s second full-time School Resource Officer (SRO), she is stepping into a role that blends her passion for safety with her commitment to building trust and being a positive influence for […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council is considering a resolution to place a capital improvements reserve levy on the November 4, 2025, city/school election ballot. If approved by voters, the city could levy up to $0.675 per $1,000 of taxable value each year, beginning July 1, 2026, to fund equipment and capital projects identified […]
