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Fowler Earns Pair of National Honors »

Oskaloosa–Piper Fowler (Fr., Cleveland, Tenn., Psychology) closed out her first collegiate season by receiving two prestigious national awards. Fowler was first named the recipient of WIN Magazine’s Women’s Schalles Award,…

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Sams Resigns as Head Men’s Wrestling Coach »

Oskaloosa–William Penn Athletics Director Grant Farris has announced the resignation of Drew Sams as the Head Men’s Wrestling Coach. In two years at the helm of the program, Sams had…

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Oskaloosa Students Take Learning to New Heights During May Term »

Oskaloosa High School students take in the view from above during a May Term Discovery Flight on May 26 at Pella Municipal Airport. Students flew with Classic Aviation flight instructors, learned about aircraft operations, and had the opportunity to help pilot a small airplane.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – The highway between Pella and Oskaloosa looks different from the air. So do the fields, the rooftops…

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Mahaska County Voters Help Shape Legislative and Statewide Primary Races »

Voters cast ballots at Beacon City Hall during Iowa's 2026 primary election on Tuesday. The polling location, which serves Beacon-area residents, was one of several voting sites across Mahaska County where voters selected nominees for county, legislative, congressional, and statewide offices that will advance to the November general election. Photo by Oskaloosa News.

MAHASKA COUNTY — While local voters selected nominees for county offices Tuesday, they also played a significant role in determining…

Jun 3 2026 / Comments Off on Mahaska County Voters Help Shape Legislative and Statewide Primary Races / Read More »

Mahaska County Voters Select Republican Nominees for County Offices »

Vote in Mahaska County (photo by Oskaloosa News)

MAHASKA COUNTY — Mahaska County voters went to the polls Tuesday to select Republican nominees for several county offices that…

Jun 3 2026 / Comments Off on Mahaska County Voters Select Republican Nominees for County Offices / Read More »

Summer Reading Program Returns to Oskaloosa Library, Encouraging Readers of All Ages »

Oskaloosa Public Library's Summer Reading Program (image provided)

OSKALOOSA — When school lets out for the summer, many students look forward to swimming pools, vacations, camps, and time…

Jun 1 2026 / Comments Off on Summer Reading Program Returns to Oskaloosa Library, Encouraging Readers of All Ages / Read More »
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Oskaloosa Students Take Learning to New Heights During May Term »

Oskaloosa High School students take in the view from above during a May Term Discovery Flight on May 26 at Pella Municipal Airport. Students flew with Classic Aviation flight instructors, learned about aircraft operations, and had the opportunity to help pilot a small airplane.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – The highway between Pella and Oskaloosa looks different from the air. So do the fields, the rooftops and the town students thought they knew. For a group of Oskaloosa High School students, a May Term Discovery Flight at Pella Municipal Airport turned…

Jun 3 2026 / Comments Off on Oskaloosa Students Take Learning to New Heights During May Term / Read More »

Fowler Earns Pair of National Honors »

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–Piper Fowler (Fr., Cleveland, Tenn., Psychology) closed out her first collegiate season by receiving two prestigious national awards. Fowler was first named the recipient of WIN Magazine’s Women’s Schalles Award, while soon thereafter she garnered The Open Mat NAIA Women’s Freshman of the Year laurel.…

May 20 2026 / Comments Off on Fowler Earns Pair of National Honors / Read More »

Sams Resigns as Head Men’s Wrestling Coach »

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–William Penn Athletics Director Grant Farris has announced the resignation of Drew Sams as the Head Men’s Wrestling Coach. In two years at the helm of the program, Sams had five individuals qualify for the NAIA National Championship, while three garnered NAIA Scholar-Athlete awards. “I…

May 20 2026 / Comments Off on Sams Resigns as Head Men’s Wrestling Coach / Read More »

Heavy Rains Wash Out SIS Racing Action »

Southern Iowa Speedway

By: Jerry Mackey Inline image Heavy Rains Wash Out SIS Racing Action Oskaloosa, Iowa: The 48-hour period of Sunday evening till Tuesday morning saw the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds in Oskaloosa receive slightly more than five inches of rain. The heavy rains left the grounds saturated,…

May 20 2026 / Comments Off on Heavy Rains Wash Out SIS Racing Action / Read More »

Oskaloosa vs. Fairfield W 9-3 »

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Oskaloosa- Oskaloosa Indians opened the scoring in the bottom of the first thanks to two singles. Oskaloosa Varsity Indians first got on the board when Tate Peterson singled, scoring one run. Oskaloosa Indians scored five runs in the second inning, which helped them defeat Fairfield…

May 20 2026 / Comments Off on Oskaloosa vs. Fairfield W 9-3 / Read More »

Oskaloosa boys track honors athletes at season-ending banquet »

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OSKALOOSA — The Oskaloosa boys track and field team gathered Tuesday, May 19, for its season-ending banquet to celebrate the accomplishments and growth of the program during the 2026 season. Several athletes were recognized with team awards following another season of improvement for the Indians.…

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Handful in Tar Heel State This Week for NAIA Nationals »

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Oskaloosa–Several individuals from the William Penn men’s track and field team will look to record podium-worthy performances as they compete at the 74th Annual NAIA Men’s Outdoor Track and Field National Championship Wednesday through Friday. The event will be held at Karl Straus Track in…

May 20 2026 / Comments Off on Handful in Tar Heel State This Week for NAIA Nationals / Read More »

Three Going to North Carolina for Outdoor Nationals »

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Oskaloosa–Three members from the Statesmen women’s track and field team will face off against the country’s top athletes this week as they compete at the 45th Annual NAIA Outdoor Track and Field National Championship Wednesday through Friday. The event will be held at Karl Straus…

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New Downtown Home Positions Oskaloosa’s Hub for Growth »

The Office, located at 108 First Avenue East on the downtown Oskaloosa square, will become the new home of The Hub program for Oskaloosa Schools this fall. School leaders say the downtown business setting will help students gain hands-on experience in teamwork, communication and professional workplace skills while working on real-world projects with community partners.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – When students walk into the Oskaloosa Hub’s new downtown location this fall, they will not be stepping into a traditional classroom. They will step into collaborative workspaces and a business environment designed to mirror the professional world they are preparing to enter.…

May 20 2026 / Comments Off on New Downtown Home Positions Oskaloosa’s Hub for Growth / Read More »

Oskaloosa girls track celebrates season at team banquet »

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OSKALOOSA — The Oskaloosa High School girls track and field team gathered recently to celebrate the season during its annual awards banquet. Coaches recognized athletes for their accomplishments both on the track and in the classroom after another strong season for the Indians. Tierney Carter…

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Oskaloosa Students Take Learning to New Heights During May Term »

Oskaloosa High School students take in the view from above during a May Term Discovery Flight on May 26 at Pella Municipal Airport. Students flew with Classic Aviation flight instructors, learned about aircraft operations, and had the opportunity to help pilot a small airplane.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – The highway between Pella and Oskaloosa looks different from the air. So do the fields, the rooftops and the town students thought…

Jun 3 2026 / Comments Off on Oskaloosa Students Take Learning to New Heights During May Term / 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 »
Agendas and Minutes Mahaska County Courthouse

Summary of the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda (November 18, 2024)

The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors will hold a meeting on Monday, November 18, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in the third-floor conference room of the Mahaska County Courthouse, Oskaloosa, Iowa. The meeting will be live-streamed with…

Nov 16 2024 / Read More »
Events Iowa State University Extension

Green Roof Birdhouse presentation

Wayne VanMersbergen, a Mahaska County Master Gardener was inspired by a green roof established on a birdhouse featured on a webinar this winter. He was inspired by it enough to install a Green Roof on a…

May 20 2026 / Read More »
Local Sports Southern Iowa Speedway

Heavy Rains Wash Out SIS Racing Action

By: Jerry Mackey Inline image Heavy Rains Wash Out SIS Racing Action Oskaloosa, Iowa: The 48-hour period of Sunday evening till Tuesday morning saw the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds in Oskaloosa receive slightly more than five inches…

May 20 2026 / Read More »
Clubs and Organizations The Rotary Club of Oskaloosa and the Oskaloosa Eagles Auxiliary 276 worked together this holiday season to help families in Mahaska County enjoy a full Christmas meal. (photo provided)

Eagles Auxiliary Helps Rotary Christmas Food Baskets Feed Hundreds in Mahaska County

The Rotary Club of Oskaloosa and the Oskaloosa Eagles Auxiliary 276 worked together this holiday season to help families in Mahaska County enjoy a full Christmas meal. The Rotary Christmas Food Basket project has been running…

Dec 5 2025 / 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 »
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Fareway Earns First-Ever Prometheus Award for Technology Leadership

JOHNSTON, IA — Fareway Stores, Inc. celebrated a major milestone this week after earning its first-ever Prometheus Award at the 2025 ceremony hosted by the Technology Association of Iowa. The honor marks a new chapter for…

Nov 14 2025 / Read More »
Lifestyle Community members engage in panel discussion at Cancer in Iowa: 99 Counties Project event

Mahaska Health Joined Statewide 99 Counties Project to Highlight Local Cancer Trends

Mahaska Health welcomed over 70 community members, healthcare partners, and local leaders to a free cancer education presentation and discussion as part of the statewide Cancer in Iowa: 99 Counties Project. The event took place on…

May 21 2026 / Read More »

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