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WPU Enjoys Successful Weekend at Conference Venue »

Maryville, Mo.–The William Penn men’s indoor track and field team added to its national-qualifying list, while also knocking off school records as it battled at the Northwest Missouri State Bearcat…

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Statesmen Drop Matchup with Eagles 3-1 »

Oskaloosa–The William Penn eSports team officially got its inaugural Rocket League season underway Thursday as it fell 3-1 to Central Methodist in Heart of America Athletic Conference competition. WPU (10-1),…

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Middle School Elective Opens Creative Door for Students Through Art, Media and Choice »

Brant Bollman

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Before the first project is filmed or a single puppet is built, a new elective at Oskaloosa…

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Oskaloosa FFA Officers Take Learning Beyond the Classroom at Iowa Capitol »

Oskaloosa FFA officers look out over Des Moines from the top of the Iowa Capitol’s golden dome during a recent visit to the statehouse, where students toured the historic building and met with legislators to learn more about government, leadership and agricultural advocacy.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Before the school day even began, a group of Oskaloosa FFA student leaders boarded a school-branded suburban…

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Helena Hayes – Capitol Update February 8, 2026 »

Rep. Helena Hayes

Week 4 Week 4 of the 91st General Assembly has simply flown by! As session continues on, weeks can become…

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Screens, Spectators & Students Oskaloosa Hosts Its First eSports Home Meet »

Oskaloosa High School students participate in live eSports competition during the program’s first home meet, with community members in attendance to cheer them on.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – In two conference rooms tucked inside the Trio Entertainment Complex, Oskaloosa High School students leaned forward in…

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Middle School Elective Opens Creative Door for Students Through Art, Media and Choice »

Brant Bollman

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Before the first project is filmed or a single puppet is built, a new elective at Oskaloosa Middle School is already changing the conversation about student choice. Art Design and Media Production is designed to give middle school students a creative outlet…

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Oskaloosa FFA Officers Take Learning Beyond the Classroom at Iowa Capitol »

Oskaloosa FFA officers look out over Des Moines from the top of the Iowa Capitol’s golden dome during a recent visit to the statehouse, where students toured the historic building and met with legislators to learn more about government, leadership and agricultural advocacy.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Before the school day even began, a group of Oskaloosa FFA student leaders boarded a school-branded suburban with a mission that stretched far beyond textbooks and chapter meetings. Their destination was the Iowa Capitol, where they would step into the heart of…

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WPU Enjoys Successful Weekend at Conference Venue »

William Penn Athletics

Maryville, Mo.–The William Penn men’s indoor track and field team added to its national-qualifying list, while also knocking off school records as it battled at the Northwest Missouri State Bearcat Invitational Friday and Saturday. Headlined by a striking performance from Koby Higginbotham (Fr., Knoxville, Iowa,…

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Statesmen Drop Matchup with Eagles 3-1 »

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–The William Penn eSports team officially got its inaugural Rocket League season underway Thursday as it fell 3-1 to Central Methodist in Heart of America Athletic Conference competition. WPU (10-1), which earned a forfeit Tuesday in its season opener against Graceland, started slow with a…

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Two School Records Fall at Bearcat Invite »

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Maryville, Mo.–Emma Heath (Fr., Picayune, Miss., Exercise Science) and Claire Rye (Fr., Plymouth, Iowa, Biology) both set new program marks as the William Penn women’s indoor track and field team competed at the Northwest Missouri State Bearcat Invitational Friday and Saturday. At the site of…

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William Penn Defends NAIA West Regional Crown »

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Lawrence, Kan.–The Statesmen women’s bowling team strung together a pair of strong days to again claim the title at the NAIA West Regional #1 and #2 Saturday and Sunday. In a unique format, the event was split into two separate tournaments, with each day featuring…

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No. 15 Statesmen Split Road Trip Ahead of Conference Test »

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Oskaloosa–The No. 15 William Penn men’s volleyball team split its weekend road trip, defeating Olivet Nazarene 3–1 before falling to No. 2 Saint Xavier in straight sets. vs. Olivet Nazarene, WPU 3-1 The Statesmen (3-0) battled early with the Tigers (4-7), trading points throughout the…

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Statesmen Finish Fourth at NAIA West Regional Weekend »

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Lawrence, Kan.–The William Penn men’s bowling team did well in head-to-head competition as it battled at the NAIA West Regional #1 and #2 Saturday and Sunday. In a unique format, the event was split into two separate tournaments, with each day featuring head-to-head matchups against…

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Gordon Takes Third as Statesmen Compete at Missouri Valley Open »

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Marshall, Mo.– Led by a bronze performance from LaDainian Gordon (Jr., Centennial, Colo., Nursing) at 184 pounds, the William Penn men’s wrestling team competed at the Missouri Valley Open on Saturday. On his way to a third-place finish, Gordon posted a 5–1 record, earning two…

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WARRIORS CLOSE OUT TEXAS SWING WITH TWO WINS »

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February 08, 2026 Waco, TX – The Indian Hills Softballs quad wrapped up its trip to the Lone Star State with two impressive victories on Saturday. The Warriors dropped Hill College (TX) 11-5 in the opener before capping the trip with a 5-1 victory over…

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Middle School Elective Opens Creative Door for Students Through Art, Media and Choice »

Brant Bollman

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Before the first project is filmed or a single puppet is built, a new elective at Oskaloosa Middle School is already changing…

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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 »
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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 Students from across the Hawkeye Conference work together on posters and cheer one another on during a conference-wide rock-paper-scissors competition, part of a student section training focused on sportsmanship, leadership and positive school spirit. Students also created a video on sportsmanship, produced by Oskaloosa Video Production students. The activities encouraged collaboration beyond school rivalries, reinforcing the shared expectation to cheer for one’s own team, respect opponents and create a welcoming atmosphere at athletic events.

Beyond the Cheers: Hawkeye Conference Students Unite to Redefine Sportsmanship

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – In a room filled with poster boards, pizza boxes, and student leaders from across central Iowa, the usual lines of rivalry blurred. Instead of chants aimed at opponents, students talked about respect, leadership,…

Jan 12 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 Darci Fuller, ARNP, FNP-BC, Joins Mahaska Health Emergency Medicine Team

Mahaska Health Welcomes Family Nurse Practitioner, Darci Fuller to the Emergency Medicine Team

Mahaska Health is pleased to welcome Darci Fuller to the Emergency Medicine team. Darcie Fuller, ARNP, FNP-BC is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in Emergency Medicine. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from…

Jan 9 2026 / Read More »

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