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Statesmen of the Week: Javier Perez and Maju Vieira »

Oskaloosa–Men’s soccer player Javier Perez (So., Alicante, Spain, Business Management) and women’s volleyball player Maju Vieira (Sr., Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Business Management) have been named the Statesmen of the…

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WPU Enters 2026 at No. 13 »

Oskaloosa–The William Penn football team heads into the new season as a national contender as the NAIA released its preseason top-25 poll Monday, sponsored by STADIONIC. WPU, which was 11-2…

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Mahaska Health Paramedics Receive American Heart Association Heartsaver Hero Award »

Pictured from left: Mike Lang, Mahaska Health Emergency Services Director; Mahaska Health paramedics Angie Goemaat, Rob Forschler and Shannon Smith.

Mahaska Health paramedics Rob Forschler, Shannon Smith and Angie Goemaat were recently honored with American Heart Association Heartsaver Hero Awards…

Aug 28 2026 / Comments Off on Mahaska Health Paramedics Receive American Heart Association Heartsaver Hero Award / Read More »

New CEO Brings Focus on Community, Childcare and Connection »

Rima Zabian (photo provided)

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – By the time Rima Zabian left Oskaloosa after her interview, the community no longer felt like a…

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Oskaloosa Marching Band Prepares “All the Lonely People” for New Season »

Senior drum major Lilia Morris and junior drum major Carter Winchell gave an interview to Oskaloosa News.

New production includes a vocal solo, electric guitar, expanded movement, and a strong focus on student connections Oskaloosa, Iowa –…

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William Penn University Invites Oskaloosa Community to Get Involved in Parent/Family Weekend »

William Penn University Invites Oskaloosa Community to Get Involved in Parent/Family Weekend (photo provided)

(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) William Penn University (WPU) is preparing to welcome more than 300 parents, family members, and friends to Oskaloosa…

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Oskaloosa Marching Band Prepares “All the Lonely People” for New Season »

Senior drum major Lilia Morris and junior drum major Carter Winchell gave an interview to Oskaloosa News.

New production includes a vocal solo, electric guitar, expanded movement, and a strong focus on student connections Oskaloosa, Iowa – The marching band from Oskaloosa High School is putting together a new performance titled “All the Lonely People” and will be incorporating new musical and…

Aug 28 2026 / Comments Off on Oskaloosa Marching Band Prepares “All the Lonely People” for New Season / Read More »

Tyler Erb Wins Inaugural World of Outlaws Corn Belt Showdown at Southern Iowa Speedway »

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By : Ruben Mireles & Jerry Mackey  Tyler Erb made sure the biggest Late Model race in Southern Iowa Speedway history got a little “Rowdy.” Following last weekend’s rollover crash at Maquoketa Speedway, Erb and his Best Performance Motorsports crew opted to switch chassis to…

Aug 27 2026 / Comments Off on Tyler Erb Wins Inaugural World of Outlaws Corn Belt Showdown at Southern Iowa Speedway / Read More »

Statesmen of the Week: Javier Perez and Maju Vieira »

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Oskaloosa–Men’s soccer player Javier Perez (So., Alicante, Spain, Business Management) and women’s volleyball player Maju Vieira (Sr., Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Business Management) have been named the Statesmen of the Week for the week of August 17-23. Perez recorded a hat trick against Morningside in…

Aug 27 2026 / Comments Off on Statesmen of the Week: Javier Perez and Maju Vieira / Read More »

WPU Enters 2026 at No. 13 »

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Oskaloosa–The William Penn football team heads into the new season as a national contender as the NAIA released its preseason top-25 poll Monday, sponsored by STADIONIC. WPU, which was 11-2 last season, is No. 13 in the ranking. It marks the eighth straight time the…

Aug 27 2026 / Comments Off on WPU Enters 2026 at No. 13 / Read More »

William Penn Drops 3-1 Decision to Chargers »

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Oskaloosa–The Statesmen women’s soccer team was denied back-to-back wins to open the campaign as it fell 3-1 to Briar Cliff in non-conference action Tuesday. WPU (1-1) was outshot just 10-8, but struggled to ever get the proverbial engine going in its first loss of the…

Aug 27 2026 / Comments Off on William Penn Drops 3-1 Decision to Chargers / Read More »

NO. 15 WARRIORS SWEEP BEARS IN HOME OPENER »

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August 24, 2026 Ottumwa, IA – The No. 15 nationally ranked Indian Hills Volleyball squad rolled to a 3-0 sweep in its home opener vs. Des Moines Area Community College at the Hellyer Center on Monday night. The Warriors move to 3-2 overall on the…

Aug 25 2026 / Comments Off on NO. 15 WARRIORS SWEEP BEARS IN HOME OPENER / Read More »

NO. 1 WARRIORS BLANK NO. 14 DODGE CITY »

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August 24, 2026 Baldwin City, KS – The No. 1 nationally ranked Indian Hills Men’s Soccer squad secured its first win of the season with a 1-0 victory over No. 14 ranked Dodge City Community College (KS) on Monday afternoon. The Warriors move to 1-0-1…

Aug 25 2026 / Comments Off on NO. 1 WARRIORS BLANK NO. 14 DODGE CITY / Read More »

William Penn University, Musco Celebrate Partnership with Musco Night Football Game »

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(OSKALOOSA, Iowa)— William Penn University and Musco Sports Lighting are teaming up to bring an exciting evening of football, entertainment, and community celebration to Oskaloosa with the Musco Night football game on Thursday, August 27, at 7:00 p.m. as the Statesmen host Graceland University at…

Aug 24 2026 / Comments Off on William Penn University, Musco Celebrate Partnership with Musco Night Football Game / Read More »

WPU Settles for Scoreless Tie Against Rocky Mountain »

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Oskaloosa–The Statesmen men’s soccer team walked off the field with a draw as 90 minutes of action failed to net a goal in a 0-0 non-conference tie against Rocky Mountain (Mont.) Sunday. Two days after scoring seven times in its season opener, No. 7 William…

Aug 24 2026 / Comments Off on WPU Settles for Scoreless Tie Against Rocky Mountain / Read More »

Statesmen Rally to Defeat Red Raiders, Claim First Season-Opening Win in Seven Years »

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Oskaloosa–The William Penn women’s soccer team scored a pair of late goals to push past non-conference foe Northwestern 2-1 in Saturday’s season opener. WPU (1-0) held a 10-6 advantage in shots, but trailed 1-0 midway through the second half. The hosts, who permitted a goal…

Aug 24 2026 / Comments Off on Statesmen Rally to Defeat Red Raiders, Claim First Season-Opening Win in Seven Years / Read More »
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Oskaloosa Marching Band Prepares “All the Lonely People” for New Season »

Senior drum major Lilia Morris and junior drum major Carter Winchell gave an interview to Oskaloosa News.

New production includes a vocal solo, electric guitar, expanded movement, and a strong focus on student connections Oskaloosa, Iowa – The marching band from Oskaloosa…

Aug 28 2026 / Comments Off on Oskaloosa Marching Band Prepares “All the Lonely People” for New Season / Read More »
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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MAHASKA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS – July 6th, 2026

MAHASKA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA NOTICE The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors will meet on Monday, July 6, 2026, at 9 a.m. in the third-floor conference room of the Mahaska County Courthouse, 106 South First…

Jul 6 2026 / Read More »
Events Iowa 100

USAC Silver Crown Series Returns to Iowa Speedway with Inaugural Iowa 100 on Saturday, Aug. 8

The USAC Silver Crown Series will return to Iowa Speedway for the first time since 2015 with the inaugural Iowa 100 on Saturday, Aug. 8, following the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race.…

Jul 26 2026 / Read More »
Local Sports Southern Iowa Speedway

Tyler Erb Wins Inaugural World of Outlaws Corn Belt Showdown at Southern Iowa Speedway

By : Ruben Mireles & Jerry Mackey  Tyler Erb made sure the biggest Late Model race in Southern Iowa Speedway history got a little “Rowdy.” Following last weekend’s rollover crash at Maquoketa Speedway, Erb and his…

Aug 27 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 From left to right, Jeff and Elizabeth Jorgensen, and Ken Allsup with Oskaloosa News on a recent flight over Pella and Oskaloosa Iowa.

LOCAL AVIATORS WORKING TO OPEN DOORS TO FLIGHT EDUCATION IN IOWA

OSKALOOSA — A flight over Oskaloosa and Pella recently provided more than scenic views. It also offered a chance to hear the story behind Open Air Education, an Iowa-based effort aimed at helping more people discover…

May 31 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. Kofi Osei and Surgery Services care team members perform first pacemaker implementation at Mahaska Health

New Mahaska Health Cardiologist Dr. Kofi Osei Performs First Pacemaker Implementation

Mahaska Health is pleased to welcome Cardiologist and Electrophysiology specialist Dr. Kofi Osei to their Cardiology team. Since joining Mahaska Health in May 2026, Dr. Osei has reached a significant milestone by performing the hospital’s first…

Jul 1 2026 / Read More »

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