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Statesmen Split Pair of Games in Tennessee »

Memphis, Tenn.–The William Penn men’s lacrosse team fell just short of two statement wins as it battled in the Volunteer State Friday and Saturday. No. 7 WPU (2-1) opened the…

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Statesmen Split Opening Day at Dordt Dome Tournament, Rebound with 6-1 Win Over Mount Marty »

Sioux Center, Iowa– William Penn opened play at the Dordt Dome Tournament Friday, splitting a pair of contests against Dordt and Mount Marty. The Statesmen fell to Dordt 4-0 in…

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STRONG PERFORMANCES IN THE SUMMER »

Oskaloosa Quakers baseball team picture. (archive image)

by Mike Comfort As the league headed into the summer months, attendance was up from the previous year, despite Keokuk,…

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JOHN RUAN’S MAHASKA COUNTY ROOTS CONNECT BEACON TO A GLOBAL PRIZE »

Former Iowa Governor and now Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the World Food Prize Foundation Tom Vilsack sat down with Oskaloosa News at Bridget's Public House on Friday to talk about food security.

DES MOINES — The World Food Prize is based in Iowa, but former Iowa Governor and former U.S. Secretary of…

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The Dickey Dispatch – February 27th, 2026 »

The Dickey Dispatch by Senator Adrian Dickey

by Senator Adrian Dickey This week was the seventh week of the legislative session and it was filled with debate…

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The Rozenboom Report – February 27th 2026 »

The Rozenboom Report

by Senator Ken Rozenboom Floor Action in Week 7 This week was devoted to floor debate following our first legislative…

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Statesmen Split Pair of Games in Tennessee »

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Memphis, Tenn.–The William Penn men’s lacrosse team fell just short of two statement wins as it battled in the Volunteer State Friday and Saturday. No. 7 WPU (2-1) opened the week with a 13-12 overtime loss to No. 8 to Webber International on Friday. The…

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Statesmen Split Opening Day at Dordt Dome Tournament, Rebound with 6-1 Win Over Mount Marty »

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Sioux Center, Iowa– William Penn opened play at the Dordt Dome Tournament Friday, splitting a pair of contests against Dordt and Mount Marty. The Statesmen fell to Dordt 4-0 in the opener but rebounded in game two, securing a 6-1 victory over Mount Marty. Dordt…

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Statesmen Grab Bronzes at SAU Classic »

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Davenport–The William Penn cheerleading team produced two top-half finishes as it competed at the St. Ambrose Fighting Bee Classic Sunday. WPU was third out of six teams in the first round with a score of 81.65 points. The navy and gold then matched that effort,…

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WPU Records Fourth-Place Efforts in Final Prep Before Conference »

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Davenport–The Statesmen dance team placed fourth twice Sunday as it battled at the St. Ambrose Fighting Bee Classic. William Penn scored 80.00 points in the first round to take fourth out of six programs, while host St. Ambrose was first with 87.25 points. The navy…

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WPU Falls to Fighting Bees »

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Oskaloosa–The Statesmen Esports team came up short in an attempt to move up the league ladder as it fell 3-0 to St. Ambrose in Heart of America Athletic Conference Rocket League play Thursday. William Penn (3-3) was unable to produce any offense in the opening…

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WPU Experiences Uneven Home-Opening Weekend Against Siena Heights »

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Oskaloosa–The Statesmen baseball team could do little wrong Friday, but unfortunately it witnessed the other side of the coin Saturday as it split a four-game non-conference series with Siena Heights. In its 2026 home openers, William Penn (9-4) swept Friday’s doubleheader by scores of 20-2…

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STRONG PERFORMANCES IN THE SUMMER »

Oskaloosa Quakers baseball team picture. (archive image)

by Mike Comfort As the league headed into the summer months, attendance was up from the previous year, despite Keokuk, Ottumwa, and Ft Dodge not being able to meet the $30 guarantee consistently. Fans of the league would be treated to a new star in…

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Sheriff Lauded as POY and NOY as Three Collect All-Heart Laurels »

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Oskaloosa–Foday Sheriff (Jr., Upper Darby, Pa., Business Management) topped the league’s awards list as the 2025-2026 all-Heart of America Athletic Conference men’s basketball teams were announced Thursday. Sheriff and Daivion Boleware (Jr., Jackson, Mich., Psychology) were both selected to the 10-person first team, while Javion…

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Peoples Named Third-Team All-Heart Honoree »

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Oskaloosa–Kayla Peoples (Sr., Waco, Texas, Nursing) garnered postseason recognition Thursday as the 2025-2026 all-Heart of America Athletic Conference women’s basketball teams were announced. Peoples was one of 10 individuals named to the league’s Third Team. An additional 10 players were selected to both the First…

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Williams Starts WPU Career with POW Win »

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Oskaloosa–Harley Williams (Sr., Edmonton, Alberta, Political Science) got right down to business as a newly-minted Statesmen, and for his efforts he was named Heart of America Athletic Conference Men’s Lacrosse Offensive Player of the Week Monday, presented by Tarkett Sports. Williams notched his first weekly…

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Freshman Boys Finish Season Strong With Road Win at Burlington »

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The Oskaloosa freshman boys basketball team closed its season last night with a hard-fought win at Burlington, ending the year on a high note after…

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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 Oskaloosa Community Schools Home Of The Indians

Community Invited to Coffee & Conversations Highlighting Oskaloosa Schools

What: Coffee & Conversations – Oskaloosa Schools Community Event When: Saturday, February 7, 2026 • 8:30 AM Where: Smokey Row Coffee Who: Oskaloosa Schools leadership, students, educators, and community members Oskaloosa Schools will host an Oskaloosa…

Feb 4 2026 / Read More »
Local Sports Austin McCarl Caps Season Title With Victory at Knoxville!

Austin McCarl Caps Season Title With Victory at Knoxville!

Kade Higday is a First Time Winner in Randall Roofing 360’s; Rookie Luke Lane Goes Wire to Wire in Pro Sprints By Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 23, 2025) – Austin McCarl celebrated his fourth career…

Sep 1 2025 / 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 Oskaloosa School Administration

Fuel Up & Give Back to Support Oskaloosa Community School District

From March 1 to June 30, AGRILAND FS will donate 3¢ for every gallon of fuel sold at their Oskaloosa FAST STOP location to the Oskaloosa Community School District. (OSKALOOSA, IA) March 1, 2025 – Oskaloosa…

Mar 1 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 John Pargulski, DO is Board certified by the Cardiovascular Disease Board and has earned certifications in Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, Vascular Ultrasound interpretation, and Angiography.

KNOWING THE WARNING SIGNS AND RISK FACTORS CAN SAVE LIVES

OSKALOOSA — Heart disease does not affect everyone the same way, and providers say understanding personal risk is just as important as healthy habits. Men and women can experience heart problems differently. Men are more likely…

Feb 25 2026 / Read More »

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