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Balanced Attack Puts WPU in Driver’s Seat After Homecoming Shutout of MNU »

Oskaloosa–The Statesmen men’s soccer team made easy work of No. 2 MidAmerica Nazarene, winning 4-0 in a top-10 Heart of America Athletic Conference matchup Saturday. With the Homecoming victory, No.…

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William Penn Ends Losing Streak in Senior Night Win Over C-SC »

Oskaloosa–The Statesmen women’s volleyball team sent its senior class off with big smiles as it defeated Culver-Stockton 3-0 in Heart of America Athletic Conference play Saturday. WPU (12-18, 3-13 Heart)…

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OSKALOOSA POLICE ARREST MAN FOLLOWING MULTIPLE BOMB THREATS »

Oskaloosa Police Department

OSKALOOSA, Iowa — On Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at approximately 8:05 a.m., the Oskaloosa Police Department and Mahaska County Law…

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Mahaska Health Welcomes Dr. Jessica Aguilera to Family Medicine Team »

Dr. Jessica Aguilera joins Mahaska Health Family Medicine Team

Mahaska Health is pleased to welcome Jessica Aguilera, DO, a board-certified family medicine physician specializing in comprehensive family care, obstetrics,…

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Mahaska County Emergency Management Coordinator Offers Fire Safety Tips Ahead of Winter and Christmas Season »

Mahaska County Emergency Management Coordinator Josh Stevens talks about things we can do to protect against fire in the home, and operating those holiday lights safely.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – With colder weather and the Christmas season approaching, Mahaska County Emergency Management Coordinator Josh Stevens urges residents…

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Oskaloosa Sees Major Increase in Housing Development as City Works to Address Shortage »

Shawn Christ with the City Of Oskaloosa stopped by the Oskaloosa News studio to talk development in the community.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – After years of trying to add more housing, Oskaloosa has seen a major jump in residential development.…

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Balanced Attack Puts WPU in Driver’s Seat After Homecoming Shutout of MNU »

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–The Statesmen men’s soccer team made easy work of No. 2 MidAmerica Nazarene, winning 4-0 in a top-10 Heart of America Athletic Conference matchup Saturday. With the Homecoming victory, No. 10 William Penn (10-0-6, 8-0-4 Heart) now leads the conference with 28 points, three ahead…

Oct 26 2026 / Comments Off on Balanced Attack Puts WPU in Driver’s Seat After Homecoming Shutout of MNU / Read More »

William Penn Ends Losing Streak in Senior Night Win Over C-SC »

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–The Statesmen women’s volleyball team sent its senior class off with big smiles as it defeated Culver-Stockton 3-0 in Heart of America Athletic Conference play Saturday. WPU (12-18, 3-13 Heart) won on Senior Night and Homecoming by scores of 25-15, 25-21, 25-21, outhitting the Wildcats…

Oct 26 2026 / Comments Off on William Penn Ends Losing Streak in Senior Night Win Over C-SC / Read More »

Statesmen 17th in Regular Season Finale in Nebraska »

William Penn Athletics

Ashland, Neb.–The William Penn men’s cross country team finished its regular season Saturday as it competed at the Blazing Tiger NAIA Classic. WPU finished 17th out of 27 programs with 498 points, while Southern Oregon was the team champion with 73 points. Mohamed Guled of…

Oct 26 2026 / Comments Off on Statesmen 17th in Regular Season Finale in Nebraska / Read More »

Statesmen Denied Homecoming Shocker of MNU »

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–The William Penn women’s soccer team could not come up with the upset on Homecoming as it fell 5-0 to No. 15 MidAmerica Nazarene in Heart of America Athletic Conference play Saturday. WPU (6-8-2, 3-7-2 Heart), which was outshot 16-7 by the Pioneers (11-3-2, 8-3-1…

Oct 26 2026 / Comments Off on Statesmen Denied Homecoming Shocker of MNU / Read More »

Dutch men rally for road draw against Duhawks »

Central Dutch Athletics

DUBUQUE – Overcoming a 2-0 deficit in the second half, the Central College men’s soccer team secured a 2-2 draw at Loras College Saturday night. In the 49th minute, Loras (11-3-1, 4-1-1 American Rivers Conference) scored to go in front 2-0. Central’s (5-6-3, 1-3-2 conference)…

Oct 26 2026 / Comments Off on Dutch men rally for road draw against Duhawks / Read More »

Central volleyball team gets back on track »

Central Dutch Athletics

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS – Ending its losing streak with two clean sweeps, the Central College volleyball team defeated the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse and Augustana College (Ill.) Saturday. Central (13-11) beat Wis.-La Crosse (11-15) 30-28, 25-10, 25-18 in the first match and Augustana…

Oct 26 2026 / Comments Off on Central volleyball team gets back on track / Read More »

Dutch offense excels in football triumph »

Central Dutch Athletics

PELLA – Stringing together 35 unanswered points in the second and third quarters, the Central College football conquered Buena Vista University for a 56-21 win Saturday. Tied at 14-14, Central (4-3, 2-2 American Rivers Conference) completed an 11 play, 73-yard scoring drive with a three-yard…

Oct 26 2026 / Comments Off on Dutch offense excels in football triumph / Read More »

Loras hands Central women’s soccer loss »

Central Dutch Athletics

DUBUQUE – Ending an 11-match unbeaten streak, the Central College women’s soccer team lost 1-0 at Loras College Saturday. Both Central (12-2-1, 4-1-1 American Rivers Conference) and Loras (13-1-1, 6-0-0 conference) entered the contest undefeated in league action. The two sides played a scoreless match…

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Dutch dropped by Pioneers in volleyball match »

Central Dutch Athletics

INDIANOLA – Coming up just short in the first two sets, the Central College volleyball team lost in straight sets to the University of Wisconsin – Platteville Friday. The Pioneers (17-6) beat the Dutch (11-11) 26-24, 25-23, 25-14. “We played a good team today,” coach…

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CLAYBURG’S 15 KILLS LEAD DMACC VOLLEYBALL TEAM PAST SWCC, 3-0 »

DMACC Bears

No. 18 Bears improve to 18-15 overall and 8-4 in the ICCAC · Freshman Malia Clayburg has 15 kills and hits .469 · Sophomore Paige De Jong comes away with 17 assists · Freshman Kaylie Simons collects 23 digs Freshman Malia Clayburg of Coon Rapids…

Oct 24 2026 / Comments Off on CLAYBURG’S 15 KILLS LEAD DMACC VOLLEYBALL TEAM PAST SWCC, 3-0 / Read More »
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Oskaloosa’s Lane Smith Qualifies for State Cross Country Meet for Second Straight Year »

Oskaloosa Indians

WASHINGTON, Iowa – Oskaloosa High School cross country runner Lane Smith is returning to the state championships after finishing fourth at the Class 3A State…

Oct 22 2026 / Comments Off on Oskaloosa’s Lane Smith Qualifies for State Cross Country Meet for Second Straight Year / Read More »
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Letter To The Editor: The Fate of Our Country

As we approach this year’s crucial election, we face an important choice about our nation’s future. Voting for Democratic candidates is the most effective way to ensure a future built on shared prosperity, equality, and progress…

Oct 13 2026 / Read More »
Agendas and Minutes Oskaloosa City Hall

Oskaloosa City Council to Discuss Highway 63, Speed Limits, School Property and Budget Cuts Monday

OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Oskaloosa City Council will meet Monday, October 19th, at 6 p.m. to consider several issues that could affect city streets, future development, public spending, and city services. The meeting will take place…

Oct 18 2026 / Read More »
Events Love INC

Seventh Annual Mahaska Connect Set for Nov. 14

OSKALOOSA – Love In the Name of Christ of Mahaska County has set Saturday, Nov. 14 for the seventh annual Mahaska Connect event. This year’s theme is “Building a Foundation for your Future.” Mahaska Connect will…

Oct 18 2026 / Read More »
Local Sports Southern Iowa Speedway

Carter’s Claim Big Money At Musco Lighting Fall Challenge

by Jerry Mackey Oskaloosa, Iowa: The Musco Lighting Fall Challenge was shortened to a one day racing event following heavy rain that fell in Osklaoosa on Friday morning forcing the cancellation of the opening night of…

Oct 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 William Penn University

William Penn University Secures $35,000 Toward Collaborative Robotics System for Industrial Technology, Engineering Programs

OSKALOOSA, Iowa — William Penn University has received $35,000 in foundation grants toward a collaborative robot (cobot) system for its industrial technology and engineering programs, with a $25,000 grant from the Vermeer Charitable Foundation and $10,000…

Oct 11 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 A new University of Iowa exercise oncology clinic is working with cancer patients and survivors to help with their symptoms and health. (Stock photo via Getty Images)

New UI clinic pilots exercise treatments to improve health of cancer patients, survivors

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…

Oct 19 2026 / Read More »

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