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NO. 1 WARRIORS THROTTLE LAKERS IN HOME FINALE »

February 04, 2026 Centerville, IA – No. 1 nationally ranked Indian Hills Men’s Wrestling picked up nine victories on Wednesday night to roll past Iowa Lakes Community College in an…

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NO. 5 WARRIORS COMPLETE SEASON SWEEP OF TRITON »

February 05, 2026 River Grove, IL – No. 5 Indian Hills Men’s Basketball continued its winning ways Wednesday night with a double-digit win on the road, dropping Triton College (IL)…

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Pride, Purpose, & Power Female Athlete Summit Brings Energy and Empowerment to Oskaloosa Summit »

High school female athletes from schools across the region take part in breakout sessions during the Female Athlete Summit in Oskaloosa, collaborating, learning, and connecting with peers in a day focused on leadership, confidence, and growth.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – In a conference room filled with adults dressed in pink and high school female athletes wearing their…

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William Penn, Oskaloosa Schools Partner to Pilot Student Teaching Stipend Program »

tudent teachers from William Penn University work alongside mentor teachers in Oskaloosa Schools classrooms as part of a new partnership piloting a student teaching stipend program designed to support future educators and strengthen the local teaching pipeline.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – A new partnership between William Penn University and the Oskaloosa Community School District is piloting a student…

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Iowa Senate panel advances 1.75% per-pupil spending increase for K-12 schools »

Students worked on laptops as they completed a class assignment at Broadway Elementary School in Denison Jan. 7, 2026. (Photo by Robin Opsahl/Iowa Capital Dispatch)

by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 3, 2026 Iowa Republicans senators said negotiations are ongoing but they were moving…

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Community Invited to Coffee & Conversations Highlighting Oskaloosa Schools »

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What: Coffee & Conversations – Oskaloosa Schools Community Event When: Saturday, February 7, 2026 • 8:30 AM Where: Smokey Row…

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NO. 1 WARRIORS THROTTLE LAKERS IN HOME FINALE »

Indian Hills Athletics

February 04, 2026 Centerville, IA – No. 1 nationally ranked Indian Hills Men’s Wrestling picked up nine victories on Wednesday night to roll past Iowa Lakes Community College in an Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) dual. The Warriors dropped the Lakers 47-5 on the…

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NO. 5 WARRIORS COMPLETE SEASON SWEEP OF TRITON »

Indian Hills Athletics

February 05, 2026 River Grove, IL – No. 5 Indian Hills Men’s Basketball continued its winning ways Wednesday night with a double-digit win on the road, dropping Triton College (IL) 69-54 in River Grove, IL. The Warriors improve to 22-2 overall on the year. Indian…

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Loras deals Central women a road basketball defeat »

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DUBUQUE – Second chance and fast break points proved the difference for the Central College women’s basketball team in a 72-61 loss at Loras College Wednesday. Loras (8-13, 4-8 American Rivers Conference) held an 18-5 advantage over Central (8-12, 3-8 conference) on second chance points…

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Pride, Purpose, & Power Female Athlete Summit Brings Energy and Empowerment to Oskaloosa Summit »

High school female athletes from schools across the region take part in breakout sessions during the Female Athlete Summit in Oskaloosa, collaborating, learning, and connecting with peers in a day focused on leadership, confidence, and growth.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – In a conference room filled with adults dressed in pink and high school female athletes wearing their school colors with pride, laughter mixed with applause as more than one hundred female student-athletes from across the region gathered at Musco Lighting at a…

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Oskaloosa Girls Battle at District Meet, Thompson Advances to State »

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The Oskaloosa girls bowling team competed Monday at the district state qualifying meet at Plaza Bowl in Clinton, bowling both the team event in the morning and the individual event in the afternoon. The Indians stayed competitive all day and had one bowler advance to…

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Kolawole Wins League’s Weekly Award »

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Oskaloosa–Esther Kolawole (So., Akure, Nigeria, Kinesiology) enjoyed a dominating return to the mat en route to being named Heart of America Athletic Conference Women’s Wrestler of the Week, presented by Musco Lighting. Kolawole claimed her first weekly honor of 2025-2026 (second of her career) after…

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West Named POW for Second Time This Year »

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–Xzavion West (Sr., Guthrie, Ky., Psychology) recorded a pair of big throws, and for his efforts he was named Heart of America Athletic Conference Men’s Field Athlete of the Week, presented by 516 Sports Capital. West garnered his second weekly award of the season (third…

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Statesmen of the Week: Koby Higginbotham and Piper Fowler »

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Oskaloosa–Koby Higginbotham (Fr., Knoxville, Iowa, Exercise Science) and Piper Fowler (Fr., Cleveland, Tenn., Psychology) have been named the Statesmen of the Week for the week of January 26-February 1. Higginbotham started his collegiate career with an event win at the Grinnell Invitational last Saturday. He…

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Statesmen Win Again in Heart Dual »

William Penn Athletics

Fulton, Mo.– The No. 3 ranked William Penn women’s wrestling cruised to a 32-5 victory over William Woods, dropping only one weight class in Heart of America Athletic Conference action Tuesday. While the dual officially started at 103-pounds, the first action the match-up saw was…

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Statesmen Drop Heart Dual to William Woods »

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Fulton, Mo.– The William Penn men’s wrestling team fell to William Woods 36-17 in Heart action Tuesday. WPU (1-8, 0-8 Heart) won three matches (three by bonus points), but failed to claim the victory. At 125 pounds, Gentry Walston (So., New Sharon, Iowa, Human Resources)…

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Pride, Purpose, & Power Female Athlete Summit Brings Energy and Empowerment to Oskaloosa Summit »

High school female athletes from schools across the region take part in breakout sessions during the Female Athlete Summit in Oskaloosa, collaborating, learning, and connecting with peers in a day focused on leadership, confidence, and growth.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – In a conference room filled with adults dressed in pink and high school female athletes wearing their school colors with pride, laughter…

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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…

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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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