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WPU Knocked Out in Heart Semifinals, Drop First Game of Season »

Oskaloosa–Despite dominating the 90 minutes on the pitch, the Statesmen men’s soccer team was ousted from the Heart of America Athletic Conference Championship in the semifinal round via a 2-1…

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Statesmen Compete in Minnesota »

Rochester, Minn.–Luis Garza (So., Pharr, Texas, Exercise Science) had his hand raised twice as he led the William Penn men’s wrestling team at the Rochester Community and Tech CC Yellow…

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Oskaloosa Schools Receive $540,000 Grant to Help Students With Mental Health and Learning Needs »

Steven Sattz with Oskaloosa Community School District stopped by to discuss a new program designed to help students.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Community School District has received a $540,000 state grant to offer more support for students…

Nov 14 2026 / Comments Off on Oskaloosa Schools Receive $540,000 Grant to Help Students With Mental Health and Learning Needs / Read More »

Iowa’s Deer Population Comes at a Cost: Crashes, Injuries, Deaths and Property Damage »

A white tail deer runs in front of a moving vehicle. (Oskaloosa News file photo)

Iowa ranks sixth nationally for animal collisions, while deer-related crashes cost the state an estimated $129 million annually. OSKALOOSA, Iowa…

Nov 14 2026 / Comments Off on Iowa’s Deer Population Comes at a Cost: Crashes, Injuries, Deaths and Property Damage / Read More »

A Veterans Day Thank You to My Dad, and All Who Have Served »

A young Kenneth Mortensen as he began his service in Vietnam back in 1968.

I don’t often use this platform to share my personal thoughts and/or feelings, but today is going to be one…

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William Penn University, Bank Iowa, and United Way of Mahaska County Partner to Support Oskaloosa Food Banks and Local Families »

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OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Bank Iowa is joining William Penn University and United Way of Mahaska County for a community-wide food…

Nov 9 2026 / Comments Off on William Penn University, Bank Iowa, and United Way of Mahaska County Partner to Support Oskaloosa Food Banks and Local Families / Read More »
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WPU Knocked Out in Heart Semifinals, Drop First Game of Season »

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Oskaloosa–Despite dominating the 90 minutes on the pitch, the Statesmen men’s soccer team was ousted from the Heart of America Athletic Conference Championship in the semifinal round via a 2-1 loss to No. 4 seed Missouri Valley Saturday. No. 1 seed William Penn (11-1-8) outshot…

Nov 9 2026 / Comments Off on WPU Knocked Out in Heart Semifinals, Drop First Game of Season / Read More »

Statesmen Compete in Minnesota »

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Rochester, Minn.–Luis Garza (So., Pharr, Texas, Exercise Science) had his hand raised twice as he led the William Penn men’s wrestling team at the Rochester Community and Tech CC Yellow Jacket Open Saturday. The tournament was split into an Open division and a Freshman/Sophomore division.…

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First-Half Lead Erased as William Penn Defeated by Sterling »

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Omaha, Neb.–Laney Parker (Sr., Springfield, Ill., Business Management) scored 20 points and the Statesmen women’s basketball team was hot in the early going, but unfortunately could not maintain its play for the entire afternoon as it fell 76-57 to Sterling (Kan.) in the Omaha Hardwood…

Nov 9 2026 / Comments Off on First-Half Lead Erased as William Penn Defeated by Sterling / Read More »

WPU Finishes Fifth at League Championship »

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Baldwin City, Kan.–Solid times across the board led the Statesmen men’s cross country team to a spot in the top five as William Penn closed out its 2026 campaign at the Heart of America Athletic Conference Championship Saturday. William Penn placed fifth out of 14…

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Statesmen Take Down Bobcats in 21-7 Victory »

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Oskaloosa, Iowa– Statesmen defense stood tall as they defeat Peru State 21-7 in a Heart of America Athletic Conference North Division matchup Saturday. WPU (7-3, 3-2 Heart North out gained the Bobcats (3-6, 3-3) 413-283. The Statesmen did most of their damage on the ground…

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Rye Qualifies for Nationals, Earns First-Team All-Heart Honor at League Meet »

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Baldwin City, Kan.–Claire Rye (So., Plymouth, Iowa, Biology) will return to nationals after guiding the William Penn women’s cross country team at the Heart of America Athletic Conference Championship Saturday. As a team, WPU was 10th out of 16 squads with 306 points, while Benedictine…

Nov 9 2026 / Comments Off on Rye Qualifies for Nationals, Earns First-Team All-Heart Honor at League Meet / Read More »

NO. 8 WARRIORS BATTLE WITH NO. 2 CARDINALS »

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November 07, 2026 Ottumwa, IA – No. 8 Indian Hills Men’s Basketball dropped a hard-fought battle to No. 2 nationally ranked Trinity Valley Community College (TX) on Saturday night, falling 66-60 at the Hellyer Center. The Warriors fall to 1-2 overall on the year. Indian…

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Central lose final home football game »

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PELLA – The Central College football game came up short in its final home game of the season at Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium Saturday, falling 28-7 to Wartburg College. Central (5-4, 3-3 American Rivers Conference) fell behind 14-0 in the first quarter and despite…

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Central women win basketball tournament consolation game »

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SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI – Winning all four quarters, the Central College women’s basketball team defeated Benedictine University (Ill.) 74-61 Saturday. Central (1-1) took third place at the McWilliams Classic hosted by Washington University-St. Louis. The Dutch started strong with 20 points in the first quarter…

Nov 9 2026 / Comments Off on Central women win basketball tournament consolation game / Read More »

Statesmen Unable to Hold Off Mustangs’ Second-Half Surge »

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Sioux City, Iowa—The William Penn men’s basketball team fell short against Morningside in a 95-83 non-conference loss Friday night. The Statesmen (3-2) opened the game strong, trading buckets with the Mustangs (4-0) before taking control at 31-21 with just over 11 minutes remaining in the…

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

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

Nov 1 2026 / Comments Off on Oskaloosa’s Lane Smith Earns First Team All-State Honors with Historic Ninth-Place Finish / 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 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 William Penn University

William Penn University, Bank Iowa, and United Way of Mahaska County Partner to Support Oskaloosa Food Banks and Local Families

OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Bank Iowa is joining William Penn University and United Way of Mahaska County for a community-wide food drive throughout November, bringing together local organizations to address food insecurity and provide additional support to…

Nov 9 2026 / Read More »
Local Sports Erica Silvers (left) and members of the YSF program stopped by the Oskaloosa News studio to provide an update on the program.

Oskaloosa Youth Sports Foundation Expands Football and Cheer Programs While Teaching Life Skills

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Youth Sports Foundation is finishing up another football season and continues to expand its programs for local children. The organization, often called Osky YSF, gives young athletes a chance to play…

Nov 9 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 Representatives of Fareway Stores, Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, and Food Bank of Iowa gather for the fifth annual “Meat the Need” partnership on November 6th, 2026. The organizations donated 23,440 pounds of ground pork and turkey, valued at $50,000, to help feed Iowa families. The meat will be distributed through Food Bank of Iowa's network of food pantries and meal programs across the state.

Fareway, Iowa Farm Bureau and Food Bank of Iowa Continue “Meat the Need” Partnership, Delivering Truckload of Protein to Help Fight Hunger

(JOHNSTON, IOWA) – Fareway Stores, Inc., the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation and Food Bank of Iowa are continuing their commitment to helping feed Iowa families through the annual “Meat the Need” program. On Friday, November 6,…

Nov 9 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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