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Navarro Scores Four Times in Rout of Culver-Stockton »

Canton, Mo.–Mario Navarro (Grad, Mira, Spain, Master’s of Sports Management) found the back of the net on four occasions as the Statesmen men’s soccer team dominated to the tune of…

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Statesmen Fall in Low-Scoring Affair to Culver-Stockton »

Canton, Mo.–The William Penn women’s soccer team was unable to counter the only goal of the afternoon by Culver-Stockton as it dropped a 1-0 Heart of America Athletic Conference matchup…

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Deer hunters welcome cooler, drier conditions as muzzleloader season starts »

Several deer at Jester Park in Polk County on Nov. 7, 2024. (Photo by Karsan Turner for Iowa Capital Dispatch)

by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 16, 2026 Cooler temperatures and harvested crop fields are welcome conditions for deer…

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Seventh Annual Mahaska Connect Set for Nov. 14 »

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OSKALOOSA – Love In the Name of Christ of Mahaska County has set Saturday, Nov. 14 for the seventh annual…

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Ron Bryan Appointed William Penn University’s Liaison for Quaker and Church Relations »

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OSKALOOSA, Iowa — William Penn University has appointed Ron Bryan as its liaison for Quaker and Church Relations, a role…

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Book Vault Gives Parent/Family Weekend Proceeds to William Penn University’s Wilcox Library »

Angela Crist, Director of Wilcox Library, and Kelsey Jacobs, co-owner of Book Vault, celebrate the bookstore’s Parent/Family Weekend gift to William Penn University.

(OSKALOOSA, Iowa)— Book Vault, an independent bookstore located in downtown Oskaloosa, has donated 10 percent of its proceeds from William…

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Oskaloosa Middle School Cross Country Runners Set 13 Personal Records at State Championships »

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ANKENY, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Middle School cross country team wrapped up its season with a strong showing at the 33rd annual Washburn Classic Statewide Middle School Cross Country Championships on Saturday, October 17 at Ankeny Centennial High School. All 13 Oskaloosa runners set personal-best…

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Navarro Scores Four Times in Rout of Culver-Stockton »

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Canton, Mo.–Mario Navarro (Grad, Mira, Spain, Master’s of Sports Management) found the back of the net on four occasions as the Statesmen men’s soccer team dominated to the tune of a 10-0 Heart of America Athletic Conference win over Culver-Stockton Friday. William Penn (8-0-6, 6-0-4…

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Statesmen Fall in Low-Scoring Affair to Culver-Stockton »

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Canton, Mo.–The William Penn women’s soccer team was unable to counter the only goal of the afternoon by Culver-Stockton as it dropped a 1-0 Heart of America Athletic Conference matchup Friday. The Statesmen (6-6-2, 3-5-2 Heart) permitted just 12 shots, but only managed six shots…

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WPU Narrowly Pulls Off Reverse Sweep of MVU »

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Marshall, Mo.–The Statesmen women’s volleyball team was on the verge of claiming a reverse sweep on the road, but was denied as it fell 3-2 to Missouri Valley in Heart of America Athletic Conference action Friday. William Penn (11-16, 2-11 Heart) fell by scores of…

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Statesmen Fall Just Short in 29-28 Heartbreaker Against Wildcats »

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Canton, Mo.—The William Penn football team fell just short in a 29-28 loss to Culver-Stockton in a Heart of America Athletic Conference North matchup Saturday. No. 21 WPU (5-2) narrowly fell to C-SC (2-5, 1-2 Heart North) despite outgaining the Wildcats 472-462. The two teams…

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Statesmen Win First Set, Drop Next Three to Eagles »

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Fayette, Mo.–The William Penn women’s volleyball team was strong out of the gate, but could not pull off the upset as it fell 3-1 to Central Methodist in Heart of America Athletic Conference action Saturday. WPU (11-17, 2-12 Heart), which fell by scores of 25-19,…

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Late goals cost Central men’s soccer team »

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PELLA – There were no goals in 84 minutes before a flurry of four resulted in Wartburg College defeating the Central College men’s soccer team 3-1 Saturday afternoon. Wartburg (8-2-3, 4-0-0 conference) broke a scoreless tie at 84:33 and added two more goals within two…

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Dutch volleyball team falls to Kohawks »

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CEDAR RAPIDS- For the second match in a row, the Central College volleyball team lost a five-set thriller on the road in American Rivers Conference play at Coe College Saturday. The Dutch (11-9, 0-3 American Rivers Conference) won the second and third sets but ultimately…

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Fast start leads to big win for Central football team »

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LINCOLN, NEB. – Scoring a touchdown just 17 seconds into the game, the Central College football team never looked back in a 44-11 win at Nebraska Wesleyan University. Central (3-3, 1-2 American Rivers Conference) wide receiver Elijah Mendez (sophomore, Peoria, Ariz., Sunrise Mountain HS) returned…

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Central settles for women’s soccer draw »

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PELLA – Remaining unbeaten in the American Rivers Conference, the Central College women’s soccer team tied Wartburg College 1-1 Saturday. Central (11-1-1, 3-0-1 American Rivers Conference) had its nine-game winning streak ended by Wartburg (6-5-3, 1-2-1 conference) but the Dutch still gained a point in…

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Oskaloosa Middle School Cross Country Runners Set 13 Personal Records at State Championships »

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ANKENY, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Middle School cross country team wrapped up its season with a strong showing at the 33rd annual Washburn Classic Statewide…

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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 Highway 63, Speed Limits, School Property and Budget Cuts Monday

OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Oskaloosa City Council will meet Monday, October 19th, at 6 p.m. to consider several issues that could affect city streets, future development, public spending, and city services. The meeting will take place…

Oct 18 2026 / Read More »
Events Love INC

Seventh Annual Mahaska Connect Set for Nov. 14

OSKALOOSA – Love In the Name of Christ of Mahaska County has set Saturday, Nov. 14 for the seventh annual Mahaska Connect event. This year’s theme is “Building a Foundation for your Future.” Mahaska Connect will…

Oct 18 2026 / Read More »
Local Sports Southern Iowa Speedway

Carter’s Claim Big Money At Musco Lighting Fall Challenge

by Jerry Mackey Oskaloosa, Iowa: The Musco Lighting Fall Challenge was shortened to a one day racing event following heavy rain that fell in Osklaoosa on Friday morning forcing the cancellation of the opening night of…

Oct 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 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 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. Holly Van de Voort, MD, FAAP

Mahaska Health Pediatrician Explains Why Consistent Care Matters as Children Grow

OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Pediatric care involves much more than treating sick children. In an interview with the Oskaloosa News, Holly Van de Voort, MD, FAAP, a pediatrician at Mahaska Health, talked about the importance of having…

Oct 11 2026 / Read More »

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