OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Downtown Oskaloosa is kicking off the holiday season on Saturday, November 21st, with the annual “Turn on the Lights!” celebration. The event will feature more than 300,000 colorful Christmas lights, family-friendly activities, and a visit from Santa Claus. The event is free and starts at 5 p.m. with a performance by the […]
Mahaska Health Surgical Oncologist and Oncology Medical Director Dr. Daniel Kollmorgen was honored with the 2026 Spirit of Collaboration Award from the Iowa Cancer Consortium at the Iowa Cancer Summit on October 13 in Ankeny, Iowa. The award recognizes Dr. Kollmorgen for his dedication to building partnerships that strengthen cancer prevention, education, screening, and treatment […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Oskaloosa’s downtown Christmas lights will be turned on November 21st, kicking off several weeks of holiday activities. These include the 39th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade on December 5th. Oskaloosa Main Street has announced a full schedule of holiday events, such as the Young Ambassador ceremony, home and business decorating contests, and a […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – At Oskaloosa Elementary School, students are discovering that running is about more than just exercise. Girls on the Run, a program for third- through fifth-graders, helps them build confidence, make friends, and learn skills they’ll use for life. The program started in Oskaloosa in the fall of 2025 and is now in […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – A statewide service program is helping Mahaska County Conservation maintain parks, protect natural resources, and teach residents how to care for the environment. Samantha McDowell, who serves with Green Iowa AmeriCorps and Mahaska County Conservation, recently visited the Oskaloosa News studio to discuss her work and how the program supports the community. […]
Lamoni–It took 31 years, but William Penn has finally claimed a men’s soccer regular season league crown after tying Graceland 2-2 in Heart of America Athletic Conference play Saturday. No. 7 WPU (10-0-8, 8-0-6 Heart), which started its soccer program in 1996, had won a tournament title (2024), but had never topped the conference regular […]
Eagle Scout Project Highlights the Power of Community Collaboration and Investment in Outdoor Recreation OSKALOOSA, IOWA – A new fishing dock at Pond 1 in Russell Wildlife Area is now available for the public to enjoy, thanks to the hard work of a local Eagle Scout and the generous support of community partners. The Mahaska […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Oskaloosa High School student Makenzie Banicky has received one of Iowa’s top honors for high school musicians, earning a spot in the 2026 Iowa All-State Choir. Banicky earned her spot after a competitive audition on Saturday, October 24th. The Iowa All-State Music Festival gathers many of the state’s most talented high school […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — On Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at approximately 8:05 a.m., the Oskaloosa Police Department and Mahaska County Law Center began receiving reports of multiple bomb threats involving locations throughout the Oskaloosa community. During the investigation, law enforcement determined that multiple threatening communications originated from the same source. Law enforcement and public safety personnel […]
Mahaska Health is pleased to welcome Jessica Aguilera, DO, a board-certified family medicine physician specializing in comprehensive family care, obstetrics, and women’s health. Dr. Aguilera earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from A.T. Still University’s Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Missouri. She completed her family medicine residency at Broadlawns Medical Center in Des […]
