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Rodriguez Nabs First Career Heart POW Accolade »

Oskaloosa–Donovan Rodriguez (Sr., Philadelphia, Pa., Sports Management) opened his senior season with a trio of high-scoring performances, and for his efforts he was named Heart of America Athletic Conference Men’s…

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Fourth Weekly Award for Milder »

Oskaloosa–Sil Milder (Fr., Arnhem, Netherlands, Sports Management) was again honored by the league as he was named Heart of America Athletic Conference Men’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week Monday.…

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Timber Improvement Project Could Temporarily Close Four Mahaska County Parks Beginning November 4th »

Tommy Van Renterghem from Mahaska County Conservation stopped by the Oskaloosa News studio on Monday to talk about timber health.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Starting November 4th, visitors to several Mahaska County parks may find some areas temporarily closed and see…

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It’s Election Day in Iowa: What to know as you go to vote »

A table hosted "I voted" stickers for voters to pick up after casting their ballots at the Polk County Election Office in Des Moines on the first day of early voting, Oct. 14, 2026. (Photo by Robin Opsahl/Iowa Capital Dispatch)

by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch November 3, 2026 After a competitive and expense election cycle, it’s finally Election Day in…

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Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report Oct. 26 – Nov. 1, 2026 »

Iowa Department of Agriculture

DES MOINES, Iowa (Nov. 2, 2026) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and…

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Cover Crop and No-Till Field Day to be held near Harper on Nov. 24 »

Iowa State University Extension

AMES, IOWA—Iowa Learning Farms, in partnership with Keokuk and Washington County Soil and Water Conservation Districts, will host a cover…

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Rodriguez Nabs First Career Heart POW Accolade »

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–Donovan Rodriguez (Sr., Philadelphia, Pa., Sports Management) opened his senior season with a trio of high-scoring performances, and for his efforts he was named Heart of America Athletic Conference Men’s Basketball Offensive Player of the Week Monday. Rodrguez garnered his first-ever weekly award after guiding…

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Fourth Weekly Award for Milder »

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–Sil Milder (Fr., Arnhem, Netherlands, Sports Management) was again honored by the league as he was named Heart of America Athletic Conference Men’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week Monday. Milder garnered his fourth weekly laurel after helping William Penn secure the regular season conference…

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Funnell-Wong Closes Fall with Second POW Honor »

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–Kaedyn Funnell-Wong (Fr., Auckland, New Zealand, General Accounting) carded a pair of strong rounds, and for his efforts he was named Heart of America Athletic Conference Men’s Golfer of the Week Monday. Funnell-Wong claimed his second career laurel after leading William Penn to fourth place…

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Statesmen of the Week: Emery Floyd and Hailee Pesek »

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–Football player Emery Floyd (Grad., Tampa, Fla.) and women’s volleyball player Hailee Pesek (Sr., New Hampton, Iowa, Nursing) have been named the Statesmen of the Week for the week of October 26-November 1. Floyd was a large part of the Statesmen offense in their game…

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Larane Paces Statesmen in High-Scoring Victory »

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–The William Penn men’s basketball team defeated Rockford 104-82 in a non-conference matchup Monday, surpassing the century mark for the third time this season. The Statesmen (3-1) defeated Rockford for the second consecutive year, and just like last year, WPU found most of its success…

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DMACC VOLLEYBALL TOPS CENTRAL CC IN REGION 11-A SEMIFINALS, 3-0 »

DMACC Bears

Bears improve to 21-15 for the season · Freshman Malia Clayburg leads DMACC with seven kills · Sophomore Ramsey Johnston contributes 17 assists · Freshman Kaylie Simons comes away with 19 digs Freshman Malia Clayburg of Coon Rapids had seven kills to lead the DMACC…

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Pair of Runner-Up Finishes Headline Season Opener for Statesmen »

William Penn Athletics

Indianola, Iowa–Maeley Elsbury (Jr., Chelsea, Iowa, Biology) and Silvia Garcia-Vasquez (So., West Liberty, Iowa, Nursing) both walked off with silvers as the William Penn women’s wrestling team competed at the Simpson Luther Hill Invitational Sunday. The tournament featured Varsity and Freshman/Sophomore divisions. Varsity Alexa Wolf…

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CLARK, WEBB POWER WARRIORS AT LUTHER HILL OPEN »

Indian Hills Athletics

November 01, 2026 Indianola, IA – Indian Hills Men’s Wrestling, the two-time defending national champions, opened up the 2026-27 campaign in dominant fashion at the Luther Hill Open on Sunday. The Warriors saw 23 individuals place while nine wrestlers captured individual titles. Between the freshman/sophomore…

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Spaulding, Marre take individual titles at Simpson tournament »

Central Dutch Athletics

INDIANOLA – Juniors Bryson Spaulding (157 pounds, Villa Park, Ill, IC Catholic Prep) and Dominick Marre (125 pounds, Carol Stream, Ill., Glenbard North HS) both started the Central College men’s wresting season by finishing at the top of their weight classes at the Luther Hill…

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WARRIORS ADVANCE TO DISTRICT TITLE MATCH »

Indian Hills Athletics

November 01, 2026 Godfrey, IL – Freshman Kieara Trujillo-Garcia’s (Rio Rancho, NM/Rio Rancho) second half goal proved to be enough for the Indian Hills Women’s Soccer squad as the Warriors advanced to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) DI Women’s Soccer Central District Championship…

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Oskaloosa’s Lane Smith Earns First Team All-State Honors with Historic Ninth-Place Finish »

Oskaloosa Indians

FORT DODGE, Iowa — Oskaloosa High School cross country runner Lane Smith made school history Saturday, October 31st, finishing ninth at the Class 3A Boys…

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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 New Revenue Options, Airport Project and Property Taxes November 2nd

OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Oskaloosa City Council will meet Monday, November 2nd, at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 220 South Market Street. Several important topics are on the agenda, including possible new…

Nov 1 2026 / Read More »
Events Iowa State University Extension

Cover Crop and No-Till Field Day to be held near Harper on Nov. 24

AMES, IOWA—Iowa Learning Farms, in partnership with Keokuk and Washington County Soil and Water Conservation Districts, will host a cover crop and no-till field day field day near Harper on Tuesday, Nov. 24 from 12:00 to…

Nov 3 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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