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Grinnell’s Third-Set Rally Falls Short Against Unbeaten Buena Vista »

STORM LAKE — Grinnell College found more offense in the third set, but Buena Vista answered with a decisive scoring run to complete a three-set volleyball sweep Sept. 15 at…

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NO. 7 WARRIORS DRAW WITH FALCONS IN CHICAGO »

September 15, 2026 Chicago, IL – No. 7 Indian Hills Men’s Soccer earned a 0-0 draw with District foe Harry S. Truman College (IL) on Tuesday afternoon. The Warriors move…

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‘Excessively wet’ conditions reported as harvest begins in Iowa  »

Corn grows near Ogden, Iowa in early September, 2026. (Photo by Cami Koons/Iowa Capital Dispatch)

by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch September 14, 2026 As most of Iowa saw heavy rainfall over the past week,…

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Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report Sept. 7-13, 2026 »

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DES MOINES, Iowa (Sept. 14, 2026) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and…

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Iowa State University faculty-student team develops website for AI tools »

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by Brooklyn Draisey, Iowa Capital Dispatch September 11, 2026 Iowa State University faculty and students who have spent their time…

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CEW Brings Oskaloosa Connections and Wrestling Legends to Bridge City Slam VIII »

Road Dogg, Billy Gunn, “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan and other wrestling stars are scheduled to appear at Central Empire Wrestling’s Bridge City Slam VIII on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa. The Legends Fan Fest begins at 4 p.m., followed by wrestling at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $25 and include fan fest admission. Some autograph and photo opportunities carry additional charges.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Austin Bayliss grew up seeing Road Dogg and Billy Gunn rise to fame on national television and…

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Grinnell’s Third-Set Rally Falls Short Against Unbeaten Buena Vista »

Grinnell College

STORM LAKE — Grinnell College found more offense in the third set, but Buena Vista answered with a decisive scoring run to complete a three-set volleyball sweep Sept. 15 at Siebens Fieldhouse. Buena Vista won 25-13, 25-8, 25-20 to improve to 7-0. Grinnell fell to…

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NO. 7 WARRIORS DRAW WITH FALCONS IN CHICAGO »

Indian Hills Athletics

September 15, 2026 Chicago, IL – No. 7 Indian Hills Men’s Soccer earned a 0-0 draw with District foe Harry S. Truman College (IL) on Tuesday afternoon. The Warriors move to 3-1-4 overall on the year. Neither side was able to find the back of…

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Oskaloosa Eighth-Grade A1 Team Wins Home Opener Against Pella Christian »

Oskaloosa Indians

OSKALOOSA — Oskaloosa’s eighth-grade volleyball A1 team won a deciding third set to defeat Pella Christian in the Indians’ first home match of the season. A1 earned a 25-22, 16-25, 15-8 victory, while the A2 and B teams each fell in three sets. Haelyn Richmond…

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Strong Serving Helps Oskaloosa Seventh Graders Earn Three Road Wins »

Oskaloosa Indians

OSKALOOSA — Oskaloosa’s seventh-grade volleyball teams earned three wins in four road matches, with A1 and A2 sweeping Pella Christian and B1 rallying for a three-set victory at Oskaloosa Christian. Ava Kenney delivered 11 service aces for A2, while Aurora Carmer served seven aces to…

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MEN’S SOCCER HOLDS STEADY AT NO. 7 IN NJCAA POLL »

Indian Hills Athletics

September 14, 2026 2026 NJCAA DI MEN’S SOCCER POLL – WEEK 2 Ottumwa, IA – For the second consecutive week, the Indian Hills Men’s Soccer team checked in at No. 7 in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) DI Men’s Soccer National Poll. The…

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Johnston Records Two Triple-Doubles as DMACC Falls to Ranked Opponents »

DMACC Bears

CEDAR RAPIDS — Ramsey Johnston reached double figures in kills, assists and digs in both matches, but the DMACC volleyball team dropped two four-set decisions against top-six opponents Sept. 12 at the Kirkwood Tournament. The Bears, ranked 15th in the National Junior College Athletic Association’s…

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MICHEL REACHES MILESTONE AS WARRIORS ROLL »

Indian Hills Athletics

September 14, 2026 Mattoon, IL – Indian Hills Volleyball Head Coach Lyndsey Michel reached another milestone in her illustrious career with the Warriors, collecting her 400th career victory after sweeping through the Laker Invitational over the weekend. Indian Hills posted a 3-0 mark, dropping just…

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WPU Gets Past Graceland 3-1 »

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–The William Penn women’s volleyball team returned to the win column Saturday as it defeated Graceland 3-1 in Heart of America Athletic Conference action. The Statesmen (10-6, 1-1 Heart) won by scores of 20-25, 25-22, 25-19, 25-19. The hosts held off the Yellowjackets, despite being…

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William Penn Finishes Heart Opener with 1-1 Tie Against Benedictine »

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–The Statesmen men’s soccer team rallied to end up with a 1-1 tie against Benedictine in its Heart of America Athletic Conference opener Saturday. No. 4 WPU (2-0-3, 0-0-1 Heart) outshot the Ravens 12-5 (4-3 in shots on goal), but trailed 1-0 at halftime after…

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William Penn Fifth at Grinnell Invite »

William Penn Athletics

Grinnell–The Statesmen men’s cross country team continued its season Saturday by going north to compete in the Grinnell Les Duke Invitational. WPU placed fifth out of eight teams with 148 points, while Central took the crown with 16 points. Central’s Jack Brown was first out…

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Oskaloosa Eighth-Grade A1 Team Wins Home Opener Against Pella Christian »

Oskaloosa Indians

OSKALOOSA — Oskaloosa’s eighth-grade volleyball A1 team won a deciding third set to defeat Pella Christian in the Indians’ first home match of the season.…

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Editorial Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Made in America Manufacturing Tour: Building Jobs and Restoring American Strength

Iowa’s First District is the manufacturing heart of our state, and I was proud to lead a Made in America Manufacturing Tour to showcase the real results we are delivering for workers, businesses, and families. From…

Sep 1 2025 / Read More »
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MAHASKA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS – July 6th, 2026

MAHASKA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA NOTICE The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors will meet on Monday, July 6, 2026, at 9 a.m. in the third-floor conference room of the Mahaska County Courthouse, 106 South First…

Jul 6 2026 / Read More »
Events Road Dogg, Billy Gunn, “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan and other wrestling stars are scheduled to appear at Central Empire Wrestling’s Bridge City Slam VIII on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa. The Legends Fan Fest begins at 4 p.m., followed by wrestling at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $25 and include fan fest admission. Some autograph and photo opportunities carry additional charges.

CEW Brings Oskaloosa Connections and Wrestling Legends to Bridge City Slam VIII

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Austin Bayliss grew up seeing Road Dogg and Billy Gunn rise to fame on national television and on October 3rd, he is bringing them to southeast Iowa for an event which links wrestling’s…

Sep 15 2026 / Read More »
Local Sports Youth Soccer at the MCRF complex. (photo from MCRF social media)

Kite Festival, Fall Sports and Trail Tours Keep MCRF Busy in September

The Mahaska Community Recreation Foundation is busy as the outdoor season comes to an end because of the return of the kite festival, fall sports, and guided trail rides. MaKenzie Burk and Lindsey Holmberg from MCRF…

Sep 13 2026 / Read More »
Clubs and Organizations Golden Gander Club

Golden Gander Club Builds on a Legacy of Community Giving

The new Golden Gander Club is bringing men together to pool financial resources and support projects that benefit Oskaloosa and Mahaska County.…

Jul 22 2026 / Read More »
Education From left to right, Jeff and Elizabeth Jorgensen, and Ken Allsup with Oskaloosa News on a recent flight over Pella and Oskaloosa Iowa.

LOCAL AVIATORS WORKING TO OPEN DOORS TO FLIGHT EDUCATION IN IOWA

OSKALOOSA — A flight over Oskaloosa and Pella recently provided more than scenic views. It also offered a chance to hear the story behind Open Air Education, an Iowa-based effort aimed at helping more people discover…

May 31 2026 / Read More »
Local Businesses Musco will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a community event from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, on the Oskaloosa Square. The celebration will include live music, family activities, food, an outdoor movie and a downtown light show. Graphic courtesy of Musco.

Musco to Celebrate 50 Years With Community Event in Downtown Oskaloosa

On September 19, the celebration will include live music, family activities, food trucks, a showing of “Field of Dreams,” and a Musco light show. Musco is marking 50 years in Oskaloosa with a community event that…

Aug 26 2026 / Read More »
Lifestyle Dr. Kofi Osei and Surgery Services care team members perform first pacemaker implementation at Mahaska Health

New Mahaska Health Cardiologist Dr. Kofi Osei Performs First Pacemaker Implementation

Mahaska Health is pleased to welcome Cardiologist and Electrophysiology specialist Dr. Kofi Osei to their Cardiology team. Since joining Mahaska Health in May 2026, Dr. Osei has reached a significant milestone by performing the hospital’s first…

Jul 1 2026 / Read More »

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