OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Oskaloosa High School honored its top academic performers, leaders, and scholarship recipients during its 2025 Academic Awards Night. The event recognized students across multiple grade levels for outstanding academic achievement, character, leadership, and community involvement. National Honor Society & Academic Letter Winners These students have demonstrated excellence in scholarship, service, leadership, and […]
May 16 2025 | Posted in
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Mahaska Health is pleased to welcome Kelly Decious, OTR/L, as the new Assistant Director of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy. Kelly is a board-certified Occupational Therapist with over a decade of experience supporting patients across a wide range of care settings, including outpatient orthopedics, inpatient rehabilitation, and skilled nursing care. Kelly earned her […]
May 15 2025 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Mahaska County Community Foundation (MCCF) has announced the distribution of $118,929 in grant funding to support 12 impactful projects across Mahaska County. These grants, awarded in May 2025, reflect MCCF’s mission to strengthen the local community through strategic philanthropy that addresses real needs and creates lasting benefits. 2025 Grant Recipients: Oskaloosa […]
May 15 2025 | Posted in
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The Oskaloosa Community School Board met on May 13 to address a wide array of topics, including student performance data, property sales, and plans for filling an upcoming board vacancy. The meeting was held amid the final days of the school year, providing board members with a chance to reflect on progress and prepare for […]
May 13 2025 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa — Oskaloosa native and professional wrestler All Steel J Fowler is coming home Saturday, May 17, to compete in one of Central Empire Wrestling’s (CEW) biggest shows of the year: Mall Madness III. The live wrestling event will take place inside Penn Central Mall at 7 p.m., with tickets starting at $20. Fowler, […]
May 13 2025 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa Elementary Sees Literacy Soar with New Teaching Model OSKALOOSA, Iowa — At Oskaloosa Elementary School, reallocating an additional educator from pulling students out of the classroom to pushing extra teachers into the classroom has led to extraordinary gains in early literacy in just one year. With 91% of kindergarten students now meeting or exceeding […]
West Chester, Iowa – About 50 miles east of Oskaloosa, nestled near the town of West Chester, Iowa, lies a surprising roadside attraction that has steadily gained attention from collectors, travelers, and vintage Americana enthusiasts. What started as a single salvaged sign decades ago has grown into a sprawling, private outdoor museum of antique advertising […]
Oskaloosa City Council member Charlie Comfort formally announced his resignation during the May 6, 2025, council meeting, stating that he and his family are moving to a new home outside the city limits. His resignation will take effect on May 14, 2025, bringing his term on the council to a close after more than three […]
May 11 2025 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa — William Penn University marked a milestone on Saturday, May 11, 2025, as it hosted its 150th annual commencement ceremony. The event, held in the university’s sports complex, drew a standing-room-only crowd, with more than 2,500 in attendance to honor the graduating class of 2025. A total of 353 students received degrees this […]
May 11 2025 | Posted in
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The Oskaloosa City Council approved numerous measures during its May 5, 2025, meeting, advancing several key community initiatives related to recreation, infrastructure, and downtown development. The council authorized five payments totaling over $180,000 to Carl A. Nelson & Co. for work associated with the Natatorium Completion Project at the Early Childhood Education and Recreation Center. […]
May 11 2025 | Posted in
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