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WPU Defends Home Turf for First Title of Fall »

Pella–The Statesmen shotgun sports team claimed its first crown of the fall as it won the William Penn Invitational Saturday and Sunday. William Penn was first out of six teams…

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Miller Garners First-Ever Conference Runner of the Week Award »

Oskaloosa–Andrew Miller (Sr., Le Claire, Iowa, Exercise Science) posted his second top-10 finish in as many weeks, and for his efforts he was named Heart of America Athletic Conference Men’s…

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More than 75 volunteers take on 29 projects during Mahaska County Day of Caring »

Mahaska County United Way Executive Director Michella Friesen in the Oskaloosa News Studio.

OSKALOOSA — Volunteers painted garage doors, cleared gutters, pulled weeds and helped local nonprofits during United Way of Mahaska County’s…

Sep 27 2026 / Comments Off on More than 75 volunteers take on 29 projects during Mahaska County Day of Caring / Read More »

Fall Migration Watch Invites Birders to Maskunky Marsh »

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OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Mahaska County residents can watch the fall bird migration and learn why Maskunky Marsh is an important…

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Oskaloosa Schools Explain Homecoming Game Forfeit, Investigation and Next Steps »

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Oskaloosa, Iowa – School officials decided to cancel the pep rally and the varsity football game on Friday, as well…

Sep 22 2026 / Comments Off on Oskaloosa Schools Explain Homecoming Game Forfeit, Investigation and Next Steps / Read More »

William Penn University Invites Alumni Back for Homecoming 2026 »

Penn Hall on the campus of William Penn University celebrated 100 years of serving the students during Homecoming 2017.

(OSKALOOSA, Iowa)— William Penn University will welcome alumni back to campus for Homecoming 2026, October 22–24. This year, the University…

Sep 21 2026 / Comments Off on William Penn University Invites Alumni Back for Homecoming 2026 / Read More »
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Smith Takes Second as Both Oskaloosa Teams Finish Fourth at Home Invitational »

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OSKALOOSA — Lane Smith came within a few strides of an individual title, and both Oskaloosa cross country teams delivered fourth-place finishes Tuesday, Sept. 15, at the Oskaloosa Invitational. With the rain holding off, the Indians gave coach Mike Comfort plenty to like about their…

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Oskaloosa Middle School Teams Take Fourth at Muddy Home Meet »

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OSKALOOSA — Chessa San and Kinnick Reisetter led the way as Oskaloosa’s middle school cross country teams each finished fourth on a wet, muddy course at the Oskaloosa Invitational on Sept. 15 at Edmundson Park. The girls scored 113 points to place fourth among eight…

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WPU Defends Home Turf for First Title of Fall »

William Penn Athletics

Pella–The Statesmen shotgun sports team claimed its first crown of the fall as it won the William Penn Invitational Saturday and Sunday. William Penn was first out of six teams with a score of 1,808-for-2,000, holding off Midland (Neb.) (1,800) by eight shots. Iowa Western…

Sep 15 2026 / Comments Off on WPU Defends Home Turf for First Title of Fall / Read More »

Miller Garners First-Ever Conference Runner of the Week Award »

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–Andrew Miller (Sr., Le Claire, Iowa, Exercise Science) posted his second top-10 finish in as many weeks, and for his efforts he was named Heart of America Athletic Conference Men’s Cross Country Runner of the Week Monday. Miller’s weekly award is the first of his…

Sep 15 2026 / Comments Off on Miller Garners First-Ever Conference Runner of the Week Award / Read More »

Rawinad Nets Heart Offensive POW Honor »

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Oskaloosa–Gonzalo Rawinad (Fr., Gijon, Spain, Psychology) beat the opposing goalkeepers on three occasions, and for his efforts he was named Heart of America Athletic Conference Men’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week Monday. Rawinad earned his first career weekly laurel after helping William Penn to…

Sep 15 2026 / Comments Off on Rawinad Nets Heart Offensive POW Honor / Read More »

Statesmen of the Week: Rhyan Sewell and Amelia Meador »

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Oskaloosa–Football player Rhyan Sewell (Fr., Little Elm, Texas) and women’s golfer Amelia Meador (Sr., Oskaloosa, Iowa, Kinesiology) have been named the Statesmen of the Week for the week of September 7-13. Sewell posted an impressive stat line against Benedictine last Saturday. The freshman not only…

Sep 15 2026 / Comments Off on Statesmen of the Week: Rhyan Sewell and Amelia Meador / Read More »

Grinnell’s Third-Set Rally Falls Short Against Unbeaten Buena Vista »

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STORM LAKE — Grinnell College found more offense in the third set, but Buena Vista answered with a decisive scoring run to complete a three-set volleyball sweep Sept. 15 at Siebens Fieldhouse. Buena Vista won 25-13, 25-8, 25-20 to improve to 7-0. Grinnell fell to…

Sep 15 2026 / Comments Off on Grinnell’s Third-Set Rally Falls Short Against Unbeaten Buena Vista / Read More »

NO. 7 WARRIORS DRAW WITH FALCONS IN CHICAGO »

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September 15, 2026 Chicago, IL – No. 7 Indian Hills Men’s Soccer earned a 0-0 draw with District foe Harry S. Truman College (IL) on Tuesday afternoon. The Warriors move to 3-1-4 overall on the year. Neither side was able to find the back of…

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Oskaloosa Eighth-Grade A1 Team Wins Home Opener Against Pella Christian »

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OSKALOOSA — Oskaloosa’s eighth-grade volleyball A1 team won a deciding third set to defeat Pella Christian in the Indians’ first home match of the season. A1 earned a 25-22, 16-25, 15-8 victory, while the A2 and B teams each fell in three sets. Haelyn Richmond…

Sep 15 2026 / Comments Off on Oskaloosa Eighth-Grade A1 Team Wins Home Opener Against Pella Christian / Read More »

Strong Serving Helps Oskaloosa Seventh Graders Earn Three Road Wins »

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OSKALOOSA — Oskaloosa’s seventh-grade volleyball teams earned three wins in four road matches, with A1 and A2 sweeping Pella Christian and B1 rallying for a three-set victory at Oskaloosa Christian. Ava Kenney delivered 11 service aces for A2, while Aurora Carmer served seven aces to…

Sep 15 2026 / Comments Off on Strong Serving Helps Oskaloosa Seventh Graders Earn Three Road Wins / Read More »
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Smith Takes Second as Both Oskaloosa Teams Finish Fourth at Home Invitational »

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OSKALOOSA — Lane Smith came within a few strides of an individual title, and both Oskaloosa cross country teams delivered fourth-place finishes Tuesday, Sept. 15,…

Sep 15 2026 / Comments Off on Smith Takes Second as Both Oskaloosa Teams Finish Fourth at Home Invitational / 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…

Jul 6 2026 / Read More »
Events Road Dogg, Billy Gunn, “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan and other wrestling stars are scheduled to appear at Central Empire Wrestling’s Bridge City Slam VIII on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa. The Legends Fan Fest begins at 4 p.m., followed by wrestling at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $25 and include fan fest admission. Some autograph and photo opportunities carry additional charges.

CEW Brings Oskaloosa Connections and Wrestling Legends to Bridge City Slam VIII

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Austin Bayliss grew up seeing Road Dogg and Billy Gunn rise to fame on national television and on October 3rd, he is bringing them to southeast Iowa for an event which links wrestling’s…

Sep 15 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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