Oskaloosa, Iowa – The William Penn University Football Team will open at home on Saturday, August 28th, 2021, at 6 pm against perpetual powerhouse Benedictine from Kansas. Now in his 18th season at the helm of the Statesmen, Head Coach Todd Hafner talked with Oskaloosa News about his team. “We have good kids. We have […]
A Mahaska Health Press Release MAHASKA COUNTY — On Saturday, August 7th, 2021, Mahaska Health and the Mahaska Health Foundation hosted the 10th Annual Run in the Sun at Lacey Sports Complex Stadium in Oskaloosa. All ages were welcomed to participate in the 5k run or the 2k walk to raise funds for the Hospice […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The flurry of activity at the new Mahaska County YMCA is quite visible, as the contractor and their staff are working on finishing the area of the early learning center for the September 7th opening. Matt Larson, CEO of the Mahaska County YMCA, was busy helping load boxes and talking with his […]
Pat Kinney and Lyle Muller / For IowaWatch Bloomfield, Iowa, lacks the advantages some small Iowa towns have. It is not on the interstate highway system or a major airport. But Bloomfield, Davis County’s seat in southern Iowa 11 miles from Iowa’s border with Missouri, grew its population from 2,640 in 2010 to 2,682 in […]
Rose Hill, Iowa – The line stretches more than a couple of blocks in this small rural Mahaska County community one Friday a month. The Rose Hill Community Church hosts a monthly food event, where people from miles around come to help them stay food secure. The small church raises money, and local businesses […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The community was saddened to hear of Oskaloosa Police Officer Ian Barnhart’s passing last year. His death helped others to understand better the stresses that police officers face. It also allowed those closest to him and the community at large to reach out for help. In the spirit of continuing the legacy […]
A Playground Committee Press Release A community-wide initiative has been launched to raise funds for playground improvements at Edmundson Park. The new playground has been designed to provide far greater accessibility and inclusion for children 6 months in age to 12 years. It has been estimated that Oskaloosa has approximately 2,300 children in this age […]
by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 14, 2021) – Kyle Larson has dreamed of a Knoxville Nationals title his whole life, and that dream was realized in the 60th NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals Presented by Casey’s championship Saturday night at the Knoxville Raceway. Including lap money, the Elk Grove, California native earned $176,000 for […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The music inside Bradbury Hall on the grounds of Nelson Pioneer Farm was blasting the intro songs as each wrestler made their way down to the ring this past weekend. It’s been over a year since those individuals have been able to perform their craft for Central Empire Wrestling, better known […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa High School Head Varsity Football Coach Brett Doud is helping his squad through some of the hottest days of late summer to prepare them for fall contests. The Indian’s season officially gets underway when they travel to Ottumwa on August 27th, 2021, facing the Bulldogs. The team is a little low […]
