
Oskaloosa–As part of Wednesday’s National Awards Day, the NAIA announced its 2020-2021 Scholar-Athletes. William Penn eclipsed the century mark with 106 total honorees, led by 16 from the women’s volleyball program. The softball squad, with 14, also had double-figure award recipients. A total of WPU 22 teams had a Scholar-Athlete, including 19 with multiple honorees. […]
Sep 19 2021 | Posted in
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by Wade Steinlage Keokuk–The Oskaloosa football team did not let a long road trip nor a weather delay deter it from its mission of staying undefeated as it powered past Keokuk 49-7 in non-district play Friday. The Indians (4-0) rolled from the opening kickoff, outgaining the Chiefs (1-3) by a 360-174 margin, which makes the […]

by Wade Steinlage Oskaloosa–The Oskaloosa girls’ volleyball team bolstered its resume and its confidence Tuesday, defeating #15 Norwalk 3-1 in Little Hawkeye Conference action. The Indians (16-3, 3-0 LHC) disposed of the Warriors by scores of 25-17, 25-17, 19-25, 25-21. The victory starts a new winning streak after Oskaloosa’s most recent six-match streak was snapped […]

Oskaloosa, Iowa – On the east side of the Oskaloosa Square flew a flag that once witnessed tragedy on a national scale. That US flag flew from a Musco light truck as first responders and others worked to recover the remains of their fallen from Ground Zero. The flag shows the soot, holes, and stress […]
Sep 15 2021 | Posted in
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Livingston, LA – The best of humanity was on display in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, in the wake of Hurricane Ida. Anna Cockerham was taking refuge in a shelter in the town of Livingston after Ida pushed a power pole into her rental home. Lightning then struck the wires, which then started a fire. Cockerham then […]

Oskaloosa, Iowa – Experts from Mahaska Health recently sat down with Oskaloosa News to talk about the current state of COVID-19 within the county. Dr. Tim Breon and Arthur Zacharjasz sat down and answered questions about the vaccines available and if someone will be eligible for an additional dose. Additional information about boosters and more […]
Sep 14 2021 | Posted in
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“Never Forget” Community members and visitors who wish to pay their respects to the Americans who lost their lives due to the events of September 11, 2001 will have the opportunity to view a field of flags representing the victims during the Mahaska County 9/11 Observance. The 2,977 flags – one for each victim – […]
Sep 10 2021 | Posted in
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This weekend is the 20th anniversary of the September 11th attacks that led to the deaths of 2,996 Americans. September 11th, 2001, started as a beautiful fall day in Iowa. My medical office in Ottumwa, Iowa, was less than five minutes away from my residence. I was on my way to the office shortly before […]

September 9, 2021 On Thursday, September 23, the Iowa Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Oskaloosa, Iowa. The proceeding will take place in the George Daily Community Auditorium at Oskaloosa High School, 1800 N. 3rd Street. The oral arguments are open to the public and will begin at 7 p.m. The court will hear […]

Oskaloosa, Iowa – Mahaska Chamber and Development Group Executive Director Deann De Groot says that area employers are lining up to participate in Thursday’s job fair at Penn Central Mall Thursday. As of Monday, there are 48 employers with a wide variety scheduled to be in attendance. In addition, manufacturing, government, service, and more will […]
Aug 30 2021 | Posted in
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