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Greaves Earns First Career POW Award »

Oskaloosa–Alexander Greaves (Sr., Hertford, England, Sports Management) had a big part in his team’s offensive outings, and for his efforts he was named Heart of America Athletic Conference Men’s Soccer…

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Statesmen of the Week: Leonardo Jimenez and Chloe Jacques »

Oskaloosa–Men’s soccer player Leonardo Jimenez (So., Mexico City, Mexico, Business Management) and women’s golfer Chloe Jacques (So., Chatham, Ontario, Political Science) have been named the Statesmen of the Week for…

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USDA Rural Development invests nearly $13M into Iowa communities »

USDA announced more than $12.9 million in grant and loans going to rural cooperatives to support rural hospitals, community centers, manufacturing and agriculture. (Photo by Cami Koons/Iowa Capital Dispatch)

by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 12, 2026 Healthcare, manufacturing and community projects in rural Iowa are set to…

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EPA head Lee Zeldin says agency is updating Iowa’s impaired waterway list »

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin, left, spoke with Albert Marasco, CEO of Summit Products on a tour of the Summit Products manufacturing facility in Altoona Oct. 11, 2026. (Photo by Robin Opsahl/Iowa Capital Dispatch)

by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 11, 2026 ALTOONA — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin said Sunday…

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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…

Oct 11 2026 / Comments Off on Mahaska Health Pediatrician Explains Why Consistent Care Matters as Children Grow / Read More »

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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Greaves Earns First Career POW Award »

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–Alexander Greaves (Sr., Hertford, England, Sports Management) had a big part in his team’s offensive outings, and for his efforts he was named Heart of America Athletic Conference Men’s Soccer Offensive Player of the week Monday. Greaves picked up his first career weekly award after…

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Statesmen of the Week: Leonardo Jimenez and Chloe Jacques »

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Oskaloosa–Men’s soccer player Leonardo Jimenez (So., Mexico City, Mexico, Business Management) and women’s golfer Chloe Jacques (So., Chatham, Ontario, Political Science) have been named the Statesmen of the Week for the week of October 5-11. Jimenez tallied a two-goal brace in William Penn’s 4-1 win…

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Idle Statesmen Dropped Three Spots »

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Oskaloosa–The William Penn football team, which did not even see the field last weekend, somehow still lost ground in the standings as the NAIA released its fifth top-25 poll Monday, sponsored by STADIONIC. WPU (5-1, 2-0 Heart North) has fallen to No. 21. It marks…

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First-Ever Perfect Team Trap Scores Leads WPU to Second at Wartburg Invite »

William Penn Athletics

Cedar Falls–Courtesy of the program’s first-ever perfect team score in a discipline, the Statesmen shotgun sports team finished high at the Wartburg Invitational Friday through Sunday. William Penn placed second out of seven teams with a score of 2,733-for-3,000, while Iowa Western CC won the…

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WARRIORS HANDLE CHARGERS WITH SWEEP AT HELLYER »

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October 12, 2026 Ottumwa, IA – Indian Hills Volleyball picked up its third consecutive win, and eighth in its last nine outings with a clean sweep over Carl Sandburg College (IL) at the Hellyer Center on Monday night. The Warriors move to 17-9 overall on…

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DMACC VOLLEYBALL TEAM WINS THREE OF FOUR MATCHES IN HEARTLAND TOURNAMENT »

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No. 14 Bears improve to 15-13 for the season · DMACC defeats Lincoln Land CC, McHenry County CC and Lewis & Clark CC · Bears lose to Rock Valley CC · DMACC faces fourth-ranked Iowa Central CC on October 14 The DMACC volleyball team, ranked…

Oct 13 2026 / Comments Off on DMACC VOLLEYBALL TEAM WINS THREE OF FOUR MATCHES IN HEARTLAND TOURNAMENT / Read More »

Carter’s Claim Big Money At Musco Lighting Fall Challenge »

Southern Iowa Speedway

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 the scheduled two day race program. Thanks to all…

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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…

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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…

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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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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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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 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…

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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 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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