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Dutch men claw into conference tournament »

PELLA – A 0-0 tie against Simpson College Tuesday afternoon was enough for the Central College men’s soccer team to earn the final spot in the American Rivers Conference postseason…

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NUAMMAIPHUM, WARRIORS SHINE AT COUGAR CLASSIC »

October 27, 2026 Columbia, MO – Freshman Yutika Nuammaiphum (Krathum Baen, Thailand/Kanchanapisek Wittayalai Nakhon Pathom) led the Indian Hills Women’s Golf squad to its strongest showing of the fall campaign…

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Oskaloosa’s Makenzie Banicky Selected for Iowa All-State Choir »

Makenzie Banicky

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Oskaloosa High School student Makenzie Banicky has received one of Iowa’s top honors for high school musicians,…

Oct 30 2026 / Comments Off on Oskaloosa’s Makenzie Banicky Selected for Iowa All-State Choir / Read More »

Nearly half of Iowa corn acres harvested  »

A corn field in Johnston, Iowa on Oct. 20, 2026. (Photo by Cami Koons/Iowa Capital Dispatch)

by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 26, 2026 Soybean harvest across Iowa has picked up after a slow start…

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Iowa Food System Coalition studies economic impact of raising livestock on pasture »

A small herd of cattle graze in a western Iowa pasture. (Photo by Jared Strong/Iowa Capital Dispatch)

by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 26, 2026 The Iowa Food System Coalition is embarking on a 12-month project…

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OSKALOOSA POLICE ARREST MAN FOLLOWING MULTIPLE BOMB THREATS »

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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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Oskaloosa’s Makenzie Banicky Selected for Iowa All-State Choir »

Makenzie Banicky

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…

Oct 30 2026 / Comments Off on Oskaloosa’s Makenzie Banicky Selected for Iowa All-State Choir / Read More »

Dutch men claw into conference tournament »

Central Dutch Athletics

PELLA – A 0-0 tie against Simpson College Tuesday afternoon was enough for the Central College men’s soccer team to earn the final spot in the American Rivers Conference postseason tournament. On the final day of the regular season, both Central and Simpson were looking…

Oct 28 2026 / Comments Off on Dutch men claw into conference tournament / Read More »

NUAMMAIPHUM, WARRIORS SHINE AT COUGAR CLASSIC »

Indian Hills Athletics

October 27, 2026 Columbia, MO – Freshman Yutika Nuammaiphum (Krathum Baen, Thailand/Kanchanapisek Wittayalai Nakhon Pathom) led the Indian Hills Women’s Golf squad to its strongest showing of the fall campaign as the Warriors placed all three individuals in the top-15 at the Cougar Classic. Competing…

Oct 28 2026 / Comments Off on NUAMMAIPHUM, WARRIORS SHINE AT COUGAR CLASSIC / Read More »

DMACC VOLLEYBALL TEAM TOPS INDIAN HILLS CC IN FIVE SETS, 3-2 »

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No. 18 Bears improve to 19-15 for the season · Sophomore Ramsey Johnston has 15 kills, 17 assists and 25 digs · Freshman Malia Clayburg contributes 14 kills · Sophomore Kathryn Lukkarinen has nine kills and 26 digs Sophomore Ramsey Johnston of Chaska, Minn., had…

Oct 28 2026 / Comments Off on DMACC VOLLEYBALL TEAM TOPS INDIAN HILLS CC IN FIVE SETS, 3-2 / Read More »

WPU Takes Runner-Up Spot at Five Seasons Classic »

William Penn Athletics

Cedar Rapids, Iowa–The Statesmen women’s bowling team finished higher than every squad except the hosts as it competed at the Five Seasons Classic Saturday and Sunday. William Penn placed second out of 16 teams with 8,928 pins in five regular games and 20 Baker games.…

Oct 27 2026 / Comments Off on WPU Takes Runner-Up Spot at Five Seasons Classic / Read More »

William Penn Faces Numerous League Foes at Mount Mercy-Hosted Event »

William Penn Athletics

Cedar Rapids, Iowa–The Statesmen men’s bowling team landed in the middle of the pack as it battled at the Five Seasons Classic Saturday and Sunday. WPU was sixth out of 14 teams with 8,670 pins in five regular games and 20 Baker games. St. Ambrose…

Oct 27 2026 / Comments Off on William Penn Faces Numerous League Foes at Mount Mercy-Hosted Event / Read More »

Statesmen of the Week: Christian Benning and Emilie Bojorquez-McFadden »

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–Football player Christian Benning (So., Streator, Illinois, Business Management) and women’s volleyball player Emilie Borjorquez-McFadden (Sr., Surprise, Ariz., Biology) have been named the Statesmen of the Week for the week of October 19-25. Benning totaled 240 passing yard last Saturday in a 70-0 win over…

Oct 27 2026 / Comments Off on Statesmen of the Week: Christian Benning and Emilie Bojorquez-McFadden / Read More »

Campbell Earns Heart POW Award »

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–Omari Campbell (Sr., Pompano Beach, Fla., Sports Management) returned an interception all the way, and for his efforts earned himself Heart of America Athletic Conference Football Defensive Player of the Week honors Monday. Campbell brought home his first weekly award after helping William Penn to…

Oct 27 2026 / Comments Off on Campbell Earns Heart POW Award / Read More »

Greaves, Milder Sweep Heart POW Awards »

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–Alexander Greaves (Sr., Hertford, England, Sports Management) and Sil Milder (Fr., Arnhem, Netherlands, Sports Management) helped the Statesmen men’s soccer team put together a strong week, earning recognition as Heart of America Athletic Conference Men’s Soccer Players of the Week on Monday. Greaves, who was…

Oct 27 2026 / Comments Off on Greaves, Milder Sweep Heart POW Awards / Read More »

WARRIORS STUMBLE ON THE ROAD AT DMACC »

Indian Hills Athletics

October 26, 2026 Boone, IA – The Indian Hills Volleyball squad dropped a five-set thriller to Des Moines Area Community College on Monday night, The Warriors fall to 18-11 overall on the year. The two sides traded sets through the first four frames with the…

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Oskaloosa’s Makenzie Banicky Selected for Iowa All-State Choir »

Makenzie Banicky

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…

Oct 30 2026 / Comments Off on Oskaloosa’s Makenzie Banicky Selected for Iowa All-State Choir / 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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