OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Students in the Oskaloosa Community School District have a lot to celebrate, from a historic marching band achievement to the start of winter sports. Oskaloosa Activities Director Jamie Jacobs recently stopped by the Oskaloosa News studio to talk about student accomplishments, upcoming events, and his plans to keep improving the district’s extracurricular […]
Oct 23 2026 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Ben Wilker has always dreamed of being a dad. Now, this Oskaloosa father has a shot at making it official, with a $25,000 prize, a national TV appearance, and the title of Super Dad. But Wilker says he may have already gotten the most important vote in the whole competition. His seven-year-old […]
Oct 22 2026 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, Iowa – This Saturday, Eveland Access Campground will be filled with Halloween costumes, decorated pumpkins, carnival games, and many decorated campsites as Mahaska County Conservation hosts its annual Halloween Bash. The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 24th, from 1 to 9 p.m. at Eveland Access Campground, located at 2890 Galeston Avenue near Oskaloosa. […]
Oct 22 2026 | Posted in
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DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services today announced that Superintendent of Credit Unions Katie Averill is stepping down to accept a position in the private sector. Kevin Gorman, deputy superintendent and an experienced Credit Union examiner, will assume the role of interim Superintendent of Credit Unions on October 23, […]
Oct 20 2026 | Posted in
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Projects continue Iowa’s work to improve water quality and return abandoned mine lands to productive use DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 20, 2026) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has begun construction on four new abandoned mine land (AML) reclamation projects in Mahaska and […]
Oct 20 2026 | Posted in
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With the holiday season coming up, the Mahaska Chamber & Development Group is inviting everyone to help keep downtown Oskaloosa bright and festive this Christmas. You can now buy tickets for the annual Turn on the Lights Raffle, which helps fund the holiday lights around Oskaloosa’s downtown square. This year’s raffle offers 20 different prizes, […]
Oct 20 2026 | Posted in
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DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 19, 2026) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week during this […]
Oct 20 2026 | Posted in
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by Brooklyn Draisey, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 16, 2026 When Casey Westlake had her first mammogram around a year ago, she was told everyone gets called back in. So when she was asked to stop by for another round of imaging, she knew not to panic. After that, however, Westlake got called in for a […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – The Climb, a nonprofit in Oskaloosa, has already started getting ready for Christmas. The group helps families who are dealing with money problems, emergencies, and other tough situations. The organization is gathering Christmas gifts for kids, planning fundraisers, and getting ready for its yearly Give It Up Christmas program. It also keeps […]
Oct 18 2026 | Posted in
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by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 16, 2026 Cooler temperatures and harvested crop fields are welcome conditions for deer hunters in the state who have already started for the season or are gearing up to begin hunting, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. DNR tracks deer populations and hunter data throughout the […]
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