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Twelve Statesmen Traveling to Kansas for NAIA Nationals »

Oskaloosa–The William Penn women’s wrestling program will be vying for team and individual hardware as it competes at the Fourth Annual NAIA Women’s Wrestling National Championship Friday and Saturday. The…

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Statesmen Fall in Four to No. 11 Mount Mercy »

Oskaloosa–The No. 6 William Penn men’s volleyball team battled No. 11 Mount Mercy but ultimately fell 3-1 Tuesday in a Heart of America Athletic Conference matchup. William Penn (9-4, 6-3…

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Student Homebuilding Program Experiences Growth Challenge »

Oskaloosa High School students in the Building Trades program work on building this year’s student-built home in the Fox Run neighborhood. The hands-on class gives students real-world construction experience as they build a full-scale house from the ground up.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – For more than two decades, Oskaloosa High School students have built a new home in the community…

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Oskaloosa Schools Envisions Downtown Home for Innovation Hub »

Oskaloosa High School junior Lillia Morris presents her Innovation Hub capstone project from second trimester using a projector balanced on a makeshift setup of a trash can, board, and stacked chairs, reflecting the program’s focus on creativity and problem-solving with the resources available. As the program grows, the Innovation Hub is exploring a new downtown space that better fits the needs of students and community partners.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – When Oskaloosa students described their ideal Innovation Hub, they did not start with walls or square footage.…

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House passes bill to raise income limits for Iowans with disabilities, restrict WIC eligibility »

Under Iowa's Golden Dome. Iowa General Assembly.

by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch March 10, 2026 The Iowa House of Representatives passed a bill Tuesday that would…

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Sleep Medicine Specialist Dr. Joseph Rowane Joins Mahaska Health Care Team »

Mahaska Health is pleased to welcome Joseph Rowane, DO

Mahaska Health is pleased to welcome Joseph Rowane, DO as its new fellowship-trained, board-certified Sleep Medicine specialist joining the team…

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Student Homebuilding Program Experiences Growth Challenge »

Oskaloosa High School students in the Building Trades program work on building this year’s student-built home in the Fox Run neighborhood. The hands-on class gives students real-world construction experience as they build a full-scale house from the ground up.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – For more than two decades, Oskaloosa High School students have built a new home in the community each year through the school’s Building Trades program. Now that hands-on classroom may soon run out of places to build. The program has secured a…

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Twelve Statesmen Traveling to Kansas for NAIA Nationals »

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Oskaloosa–The William Penn women’s wrestling program will be vying for team and individual hardware as it competes at the Fourth Annual NAIA Women’s Wrestling National Championship Friday and Saturday. The Championship, which will be in Heartland Credit Union Arena in Park City, Kan., will include…

Mar 13 2026 / Comments Off on Twelve Statesmen Traveling to Kansas for NAIA Nationals / Read More »

Statesmen Fall in Four to No. 11 Mount Mercy »

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Oskaloosa–The No. 6 William Penn men’s volleyball team battled No. 11 Mount Mercy but ultimately fell 3-1 Tuesday in a Heart of America Athletic Conference matchup. William Penn (9-4, 6-3 Heart) dropped the contest to the Mustangs (13-2, 9-2 Heart) with set scores of 25-22,…

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William Penn Falls to No. 10 in NAIA »

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Oskaloosa–The Statesmen men’s volleyball team slipped a few rungs as the NAIA released its third top-15 poll Wednesday. WPU (10-5, 6-4 Heart) has dropped to No. 10 in the nation with 56 points. Eight Heart of America Athletic Conference’s schools are now ranked, led by…

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Statesmen Move to No. 5 »

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Oskaloosa–The William Penn men’s lacrosse team has used two high-level victories to improve nationally as the NAIA released its second top-10 poll Wednesday. WPU (3-1) has gained two positions since the last rating to be No. 5 with 39 points. It marks the 15th-consecutive poll…

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Mailloux, Ogunsanya Claim February POM Honors »

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Oskaloosa–The William Penn University Athletics Booster Club has announced its February Players of the Month. Baseball player Shane Mailloux (So., Santee, Calif., Business Management) earned the male honor, while women’s wrestler Christianah Ogunsanya (So., Akure, Nigeria, Kinesiology) was selected as the female recipient. Mailloux’s award…

Mar 13 2026 / Comments Off on Mailloux, Ogunsanya Claim February POM Honors / Read More »

No. 10 William Penn Rolls Past MVNU in Straight Sets »

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Oskaloosa–The No. 10 William Penn men’s volleyball team powered past Mount Vernon Nazarene in straight sets Wednesday in nonconference action. William Penn (10-5) secured the 3-0 win over MVNU (8-7) with set scores of 25-20, 25-18, and 25-17. The Statesmen posted hitting percentages of .393,…

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Statesmen of the Week: Keoni Young and Shannon Van Rheenen »

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Oskaloosa–Baseball player Keoni Young (Sr., Las Vegas, Nev., Exercise Science) and softball player Shannon Van Rheenen (Fr., Oskaloosa, Iowa, Nursing) have been named the Statesmen of the Week for the week of March 2-8. Young hit .500 (4-for-8) as the Statesmen dropped a pair of…

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William Penn Drops Twinbill in Kansas City »

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Kansas City, Mo. – The Statesmen baseball team dropped both of its matchups against Avila it is final nonconference series before entering conference play this weekend. WPU (9-8) was ousted against the Eagles despite only allowing runs in two innings in its first game. Avila…

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William Penn Splits Day One at Tucson Invitational Games »

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Tucson, Ariz.– The Statesmen softball team traveled to the desert to compete in the Tucson Invitational Games beginning Thursday. William Penn opened the tournament by splitting a pair of contests, falling to Indiana Wesleyan 5-0 before bouncing back with a 9-3 victory over College of…

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Student Homebuilding Program Experiences Growth Challenge »

Oskaloosa High School students in the Building Trades program work on building this year’s student-built home in the Fox Run neighborhood. The hands-on class gives students real-world construction experience as they build a full-scale house from the ground up.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – For more than two decades, Oskaloosa High School students have built a new home in the community each year through the school’s…

Mar 16 2026 / Comments Off on Student Homebuilding Program Experiences Growth Challenge / 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 »
Agendas and Minutes Mahaska County Courthouse

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 Iowa State University Extension

Wild-Harvested Mushroom Certification Classes to Provide Iowa-Required Training

AMES, Iowa – Mushroom gatherers who wish to sell wild-harvested mushrooms can attend certification workshops held in Ames on March 28 and April 11. The Iowa Wild-Harvested Mushroom Certification is required for those selling any of…

Mar 10 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 Oskaloosa School Administration

Fuel Up & Give Back to Support Oskaloosa Community School District

From March 1 to June 30, AGRILAND FS will donate 3¢ for every gallon of fuel sold at their Oskaloosa FAST STOP location to the Oskaloosa Community School District. (OSKALOOSA, IA) March 1, 2025 – Oskaloosa…

Mar 1 2026 / Read More »
Local Businesses Fareway Meat & Grocery logo

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 John Pargulski, DO is Board certified by the Cardiovascular Disease Board and has earned certifications in Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, Vascular Ultrasound interpretation, and Angiography.

KNOWING THE WARNING SIGNS AND RISK FACTORS CAN SAVE LIVES

OSKALOOSA — Heart disease does not affect everyone the same way, and providers say understanding personal risk is just as important as healthy habits. Men and women can experience heart problems differently. Men are more likely…

Feb 25 2026 / Read More »

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