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Statesmen Split Doubleheader in Atchison »

Atchison, Kan.– The William Penn softball team traveled to Atchison, Kansas, for a Heart of America Athletic Conference doubleheader against Benedictine. The Statesmen and Ravens split the two-game series, with…

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NO. 1 WARRIORS CAPTURED THIRD STRAIGHT WIU INTERCOLLEGIATE »

April 04, 2026 Silvis, IL – The No. 1 nationally ranked Indian Hills Men’s Golf team cruised to its fourth team title of the year after a dominant performance at…

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BOONE LOSES THEIR TEAM »

Oskaloosa Quakers baseball team picture. (archive image)

by Mike Comfort The third season of the Iowa League couldn’t escape what dogged the previous two seasons: concerns about…

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Mahaska Health Invites Community to 5th Annual Baby Fair »

Mahaska Health Invites Community to 5th Annual Baby Fair

Mahaska Health, a designated Center of Excellence for Maternity Care and OB-GYN, is hosting its 5th Annual Baby Fair on…

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Mahaska Health Welcomes Hospitalist Dr. Ron Collins to the Inpatient Care Team »

Ronald Collins, MD

Mahaska Health is pleased to welcome Ronald Collins, MD, to its Inpatient Care Team. Dr. Collins is a board-certified Hospitalist…

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Iowa House passes bill requiring truck drivers to pass English proficiency test for license »

Tractor trailers sit parked in a row at a truck stop in Bloomsbury, N.J. (Dana DiFilippo/New Jersey Monitor)

by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch March 31, 2026 The Iowa House passed a bill Tuesday to require commercial truck…

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Sports and Activities

Statesmen Split Doubleheader in Atchison »

William Penn Athletics

Atchison, Kan.– The William Penn softball team traveled to Atchison, Kansas, for a Heart of America Athletic Conference doubleheader against Benedictine. The Statesmen and Ravens split the two-game series, with William Penn taking game one before Benedictine responded with a five-inning victory in game two.…

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NO. 1 WARRIORS CAPTURED THIRD STRAIGHT WIU INTERCOLLEGIATE »

Indian Hills Athletics

April 04, 2026 Silvis, IL – The No. 1 nationally ranked Indian Hills Men’s Golf team cruised to its fourth team title of the year after a dominant performance at the Western Illinois Intercollegiate. The Warriors posted a 12-under, 840 to finish atop the seven-team…

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Relentless Dutch offense grabs baseball road win »

Central Dutch Athletics

STORM LAKE – For the fifth time in the last seven games, the Central College baseball team had double digit hits in an 8-5 win over Buena Vista University Tuesday night. The Dutch (10-11, 5-2 American Rivers Conference) piled up 16 while scoring seven or…

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Statesmen of the Week: Abraham Arroyo and Laila Smith »

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–Baseball player Abraham Arroyo (Grad., Camuy, P.R., Master’s of Sports Management) and softball player Laila Smith (Jr., Olympia, Wash., Elementary Education) have been named the Statesmen of the Week for the week of March 23-29. Arroyo hit .524 (11-for-21) for the week, including producing three…

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William Penn Ventures South for Central Methodist Invitational »

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Fayette, Mo.–A few Statesmen women’s track and field athletes recorded strong performances as the team competed at the Central Methodist Invitational Thursday and Friday. Crystal Shaw (Fr., Austin, Texas, Applied Computer Science) paced the navy and gold by finishing second in the long jump at…

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Statesmen Show Well in Show-Me State »

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Fayette, Mo.–Xzavion West (Sr., Guthrie, Ky., Psychology) notched an event win as the William Penn men’s track and field team continued its outdoor campaign at the Central Methodist Invitational Thursday and Friday. West placed in the top 10 in three separate events, headlined by a…

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Defense Shines as Statesmen Hold Off Owls in Low-Scoring Affair »

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Oskaloosa–The William Penn men’s lacrosse team held down William Woods for a 10-4 Heart of America Athletic Conference victory Saturday. In a matchup of two teams undefeated in league action, No. 5 WPU (7-1, 4-0 Heart) outshot the Owls (4-6, 3-1 Heart) by a 55-19…

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Statesmen Fall to Mustangs, Drop to .500 in Conference Play »

William Penn Athletics

Cedar Rapids, Iowa — The Statesmen baseball team dropped two more games in conference competition and fall to .500 in conference against the Mount Mercy Mustangs on Friday. Mount Mercy (22-9, 9-1) took game one by a score of 5-1 and the second game 6-3.…

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William Penn Swept by Mount Mercy »

William Penn Athletics

Cedar Rapids, Iowa — The Statesmen baseball team could not find a win in its final two games against Mount Mercy on Saturday. Mount Mercy (24-9, 11-1) took game one by a score of 14-5 and the second game 6-3. MMU 14 – WPU 5…

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William Penn Bounces Back in Game Two to Split Series with Park »

William Penn Athletics

Parkville, Mo. — The William Penn softball team traveled to Park University on Friday for a Heart of America Athletic Conference doubleheader, splitting the series with the Pirates after falling 7-3 in game one and rebounding for a 12-2 victory in game two. Park 7,…

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School Activities

Behind the Scenes of “The Mouse That Roared,” Students Build a Production One Piece at a Time »

Oskaloosa High School students rehearse a scene from The Mouse That Roared as cast and crew prepare for opening night at the George Daily Community Auditorium. Students have spent weeks building sets, learning lines and working behind the scenes to bring the production together.

Oskaloosa High School students are bringing the comedy The Mouse That Roared to the George Daily Community Auditorium with performances March 27 and March 28.…

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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 Mahaska Health Invites Community to 5th Annual Baby Fair

Mahaska Health Invites Community to 5th Annual Baby Fair

Mahaska Health, a designated Center of Excellence for Maternity Care and OB-GYN, is hosting its 5th Annual Baby Fair on Saturday, April 11th, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The event is free and open…

Apr 3 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 »
Local Businesses Fareway Meat & Grocery logo

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 Certified Nurse Midwife Scotlan Peterson, MSN, CNM, ARNP

Mahaska Health Welcomes Certified Nurse Midwife Scotlan Peterson

Mahaska Health is pleased to welcome Certified Nurse Midwife Scotlan Peterson, MSN, CNM, ARNP, to the Women’s Health team, expanding access to obstetric and women’s health care for patients across the region. Scotlan Peterson provides comprehensive…

Apr 2 2026 / Read More »

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