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William Penn Edged for Title in Michigan »

Boyne, Mich.–The Statesmen men’s golf team again put itself in position to come away with a title, but unfortunately was nipped in the end as it competed at the Lawrence…

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WPU Takes Ninth at Siouxland Invite »

Orange City, Iowa / Sioux Center, Iowa–The William Penn women’s golf team continued its fall campaign in the northwest corner of the state at the Siouxland Invitational Tuesday and Wednesday.…

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George Daily Auditorium Announces Five-Show Season With Free Student Tickets »

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The George Daily Auditorium’s 2026–27 program will include Shakespeare, live music, stand-up comedy, dance theatre, and an Elvis Presley tribute.…

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Oskaloosa Students Invite Community to Join Homecoming Week Activities »

Student Council members Jonah DeVore, Ireland McGraw, and Vani Patel sat down in the Oskaloosa News Studio to talk about the OHS Student Council participation in the upcoming 9/11 Ceremony.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – From September 14 to 18, Oskaloosa High School will be celebrating homecoming with powderpuff games, a parade…

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

Youth Soccer at the MCRF complex. (photo from MCRF social media)

The Mahaska Community Recreation Foundation is busy as the outdoor season comes to an end because of the return of…

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Mahaska Health Welcomes Drew Richmond, MD, to General Surgery Team »

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Mahaska Health is honored to welcome Drew Richmond, MD, General Surgeon, to its growing surgical team. Dr. Richmond returns to…

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

Youth Soccer at the MCRF complex. (photo from MCRF social media)

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 recently went to the studio of the Oskaloosa News…

Sep 13 2026 / Comments Off on Kite Festival, Fall Sports and Trail Tours Keep MCRF Busy in September / Read More »

Oskaloosa Eighth-Grade A1 Volleyball Wins Season Opener at Knoxville »

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KNOXVILLE — Oskaloosa’s eighth-grade volleyball A1 team won three of five sets against Knoxville to lead the Indians in their season opener. A2 dropped a five-set contest, while the B team went winless despite several close games. Coach Anna Gritters said each group showed positives,…

Sep 11 2026 / Comments Off on Oskaloosa Eighth-Grade A1 Volleyball Wins Season Opener at Knoxville / Read More »

Oskaloosa Seventh-Grade Volleyball Opens Season With Wins Over Knoxville »

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Oskaloosa’s seventh-grade volleyball teams opened their season with winning performances against Knoxville, using strong serving and improving teamwork to find success across all four groups. Aurora Carmer, Paisley Bennett, Gabby Larson and Olivia Baines each recorded six aces during the opening night. Coaches Pierson and…

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William Penn Edged for Title in Michigan »

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Boyne, Mich.–The Statesmen men’s golf team again put itself in position to come away with a title, but unfortunately was nipped in the end as it competed at the Lawrence Tech Collegiate Kickoff Tuesday and Wednesday. WPU finished second out of nine teams with a…

Sep 11 2026 / Comments Off on William Penn Edged for Title in Michigan / Read More »

WPU Takes Ninth at Siouxland Invite »

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Orange City, Iowa / Sioux Center, Iowa–The William Penn women’s golf team continued its fall campaign in the northwest corner of the state at the Siouxland Invitational Tuesday and Wednesday. WPU placed ninth out of 14 teams with a two-round score of 692 (345-347), while…

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EBF Falls to No. 14 Knoxville in Three Sets »

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Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont struggled to find a steady offensive rhythm against No. 14 Knoxville, falling in three sets during their Sept. 8 volleyball matchup. Knoxville won 25-11, 25-14, 25-16 as inconsistent passing and unforced errors limited the Rockets’ scoring opportunities. EBF coach Gladys Genskow said the Rockets…

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San Sets Oskaloosa Middle School Mark in Season Opener at Fairfield »

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FAIRFIELD — Chessa San delivered a record-setting performance as the Oskaloosa Middle School cross country teams opened their season at Fairfield. San finished third overall in the girls’ race, covering the nearly two-mile course in 13:47. According to coach Betsy Luck, that was the fastest…

Sep 10 2026 / Comments Off on San Sets Oskaloosa Middle School Mark in Season Opener at Fairfield / Read More »

Smith Places Third as Oskaloosa Competes at Fairfield Invitational »

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FAIRFIELD — Lane Smith finished third in 17:11 to lead the Oskaloosa boys cross country team at the Fairfield Invitational, where the Indians placed fifth in a closely contested team race. Oskaloosa scored 104 points in the nine-team boys field, finishing just 12 points behind…

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WARRIORS SWEEP GRIZZLIES TO EXTEND HOME WINNING STREAK »

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September 09, 2026 Ottumwa, IA – The Indian Hills Volleyball team bounced back with an impressive sweep of Missouri State University – West Plains on Wednesday night, dropping the visiting Grizzlies in straight sets at the Hellyer Center. The Warriors improve to 6-7 overall on…

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Four more goals for Central women’s soccer team »

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MADISON, WIS. – It was another big offensive output for the Central College women’s soccer team in a 4-0 road win at Edgewood University (Wis.) Wednesday night. Central (3-1-0) also recorded its third shutout of the season and goalkeeper Zoey Sizemore (senior, Omaha, Neb., Mercy…

Sep 9 2026 / Comments Off on Four more goals for Central women’s soccer team / Read More »
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Oskaloosa Eighth-Grade A1 Volleyball Wins Season Opener at Knoxville »

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KNOXVILLE — Oskaloosa’s eighth-grade volleyball A1 team won three of five sets against Knoxville to lead the Indians in their season opener. A2 dropped a…

Sep 11 2026 / Comments Off on Oskaloosa Eighth-Grade A1 Volleyball Wins Season Opener at Knoxville / Read More »
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…

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Events Mahaska County Conservation Looks Ahead to Fall Programs and Outdoor Activities

Youth Outdoor Field Day Returns Saturday at Russell Wildlife Area

OSKALOOSA – Kids will have the chance to fish, build kites, and explore nature this Saturday at the 23rd annual Youth Outdoor Field Day, hosted by Mahaska County Conservation at Russell Wildlife Area. The event takes…

Sep 9 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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