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Rye Runs Fastest 5K in Over 30 Years as Statesmen Battle at IHCC Invite »

Ottumwa–Claire Rye (So., Plymouth, Iowa, Biology) had one of the best performances in school history Friday as she led the William Penn women’s cross country team at the Indian Hills…

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Pair of Packs Lead WPU to Fifth at IHCC Meet »

Ottumwa–The Rye had one of the best performances in school history Friday as she led the William Penn women’s cross country team at the Indian Hills CC Invitational. William Penn…

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Mahaska Health Pediatrician Explains Why Consistent Care Matters as Children Grow »

Dr. Holly Van de Voort, MD, FAAP

OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Pediatric care involves much more than treating sick children. In an interview with the Oskaloosa News, Holly…

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William Penn University Secures $35,000 Toward Collaborative Robotics System for Industrial Technology, Engineering Programs »

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OSKALOOSA, Iowa — William Penn University has received $35,000 in foundation grants toward a collaborative robot (cobot) system for its…

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Weekly Crop Progress and Condition Report Sept. 28 – Oct. 4, 2026 »

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DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 5, 2026) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and…

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Kathy Law Appointed by Governor Kim Reynolds to Empower Rural Iowa Initiative »

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Appointment builds upon Law’s longstanding commitment to rural Iowa, community leadership and access to justice Kathy Law Appointed by Governor…

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Rye Runs Fastest 5K in Over 30 Years as Statesmen Battle at IHCC Invite »

William Penn Athletics

Ottumwa–Claire Rye (So., Plymouth, Iowa, Biology) had one of the best performances in school history Friday as she led the William Penn women’s cross country team at the Indian Hills CC Invitational. WPU placed seventh out of 10 teams with 177 points, while host Indian…

Oct 11 2026 / Comments Off on Rye Runs Fastest 5K in Over 30 Years as Statesmen Battle at IHCC Invite / Read More »

Pair of Packs Lead WPU to Fifth at IHCC Meet »

William Penn Athletics

Ottumwa–The Rye had one of the best performances in school history Friday as she led the William Penn women’s cross country team at the Indian Hills CC Invitational. William Penn placed fifth out of 10 teams with points, while host Indian Hills CC tied Mount…

Oct 11 2026 / Comments Off on Pair of Packs Lead WPU to Fifth at IHCC Meet / Read More »

Statesmen Open Weekend Road Trip with Three-Set Loss to Baker »

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Baldwin City, Kan.–The William Penn women’s volleyball team failed to slow down one of the best teams in the league as it fell 3-0 to Baker in Heart of America Athletic Conference action Friday. WPU (11-13, 2-8 Heart), which fell by scores of 15-25, 22-25,…

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William Penn Takes a Set Against League-Unbeaten Ravens »

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Atchison, Kan.–The Statesmen women’s volleyball team provided a challenge for Benedictine, but failed to pull the upset as it fell 3-1 in Heart of America Athletic Conference action Saturday. WPU (11-14, 2-9 Heart) lost by scores of 20-25, 25-22, 15-25, 10-25. The Statesmen limited the…

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WPU Ties for Second Time in 2026 »

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Oskaloosa–Despite scoring first and finishing with more than twice as many shots as its foe, the William Penn women’s soccer team had to settle for a 1-1 tie against William Woods in Heart of America Athletic Conference action Saturday. WPU (5-5-2, 2-4-2 Heart) held a…

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WPU Matches Best Unbeaten Start in School History with 6-0 Win Over Owls »

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Oskaloosa–The Statesmen men’s soccer team was in control all afternoon and into the evening as it defeated William Woods 6-0 in Heart of America Athletic Conference action Saturday. No. 11 WPU (7-0-5, 5-0-3 Heart) posted a 25-8 advantage in shots over the Owls (4-6-1, 2-5-1…

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Central men’s soccer secure big conference road win »

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CEDAR RAPIDS – Coming off a loss at home in its American Rivers Conference opener, the Central College men’s soccer team won 3-1 at Coe College Saturday. The Dutch (5-4-1, 1-1-0 American Rivers Conference) got a goal from Mason Simmons (junior, Springfield, Ill.) in the…

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Corner kicks spell success for Central women’s soccer team »

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CEDAR RAPIDS – Scoring twice off corner kicks, the Central College women’s soccer team bagged four goals in the second half of a 4-0 win over Coe College Saturday. Piper Eighmy (senior, Birmingham, Ala. Briarwood Christian HS) got the scoring started in the 52nd minute…

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Oskaloosa Defeats Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont in Four-Set Volleyball Match »

OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Oskaloosa Indians won a four-set volleyball match against Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont on Thursday, October 8th, defeating the Rockets 25-19, 10-25, 25-19, and 25-21. The Indians opened the match with a 25-19 first-set win, but the Rockets responded with their strongest performance of the…

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Oskaloosa Falls to Pella 42-6 Despite Third-Quarter Touchdown Drive »

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PELLA, Iowa — The Oskaloosa Indians struggled to contain Pella’s offense Friday night, October 9th, as the Dutch built a 35-point halftime lead and went on to defeat Oskaloosa 42-6. The loss dropped Oskaloosa to 0-7 overall and 0-3 in district play, while Pella improved…

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Oskaloosa Defeats Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont in Four-Set Volleyball Match »

OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Oskaloosa Indians won a four-set volleyball match against Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont on Thursday, October 8th, defeating the Rockets 25-19, 10-25, 25-19, and 25-21.…

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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

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 Mahaska County Conservation Looks Ahead to Fall Programs and Outdoor Activities

Mahaska County Conservation Plans Fall Wildlife Program and Halloween Bash

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Mahaska County Conservation is hosting two fall events at the Evelyn Access Campground: an evening campfire program on Iowa wildlife and, later this month, the popular Halloween Bash. Laura DeCook, conservation naturalist for…

Oct 7 2026 / Read More »
Local Sports Youth Soccer at the MCRF complex. (photo from MCRF social media)

Kite Festival, Fall Sports and Trail Tours Keep MCRF Busy in September

The Mahaska Community Recreation Foundation is busy as the outdoor season comes to an end because of the return of the kite festival, fall sports, and guided trail rides. MaKenzie Burk and Lindsey Holmberg from MCRF…

Sep 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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