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Basketball Alum Competing Overseas as Graduate Student »

Oskaloosa–Former William Penn men’s basketball player Marcus “Kemba” Bell has followed his athletic dreams to a foreign country, and is earning a degree in the process. Bell, who graduated from…

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SMITHBURG SELECTED IN MLB DRAFT »

July 13, 2026 Centerville, IA – Former Indian Hills Baseball standout Nate Smithburg (2022-24) of Oklahoma University was selected in the 2026 MLB Draft on Sunday. Along with Smithburg, former…

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Golden Gander Club Builds on a Legacy of Community Giving »

Golden Gander Club

New men’s giving group aims to pool resources and support projects that benefit the entire community OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The…

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Musco Invests in Future with New 34,000 Square-Meter Manufacturing Facility in Dammam, Saudi Arabia »

Pictured is the Musco team and representatives with Modon and MISA who attended the open house in June.

Musco’s newest facility will manufacture lighting solutions that support projects ranging from youth recreation fields to major sporting venues across…

Jul 22 2026 / Comments Off on Musco Invests in Future with New 34,000 Square-Meter Manufacturing Facility in Dammam, Saudi Arabia / Read More »

Mahaska Health Invites Community to 15th Annual Run in the Sun »

Run In The Sun (file photo)

Mahaska Health Foundation invites the community to join the 15th Annual Run in the Sun on Saturday, August 1, 2026,…

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Oskaloosa Seals Time Capsule to Mark America’s 250th Anniversary »

Mayor David Krutzfeldt, second from left, Oskaloosa Library Director Marion Gaughan, holding the lid, and City Manager Shawn Metcalf, right, during the America 250 Time Capsule sealing ceremony on July 21, 2026. The capsule contains 22 envelopes submitted by local residents and organizations and is scheduled to be opened July 4, 2076.

The Oskaloosa Public Library sealed a time capsule containing 22 envelopes of photographs, memories, and local history as part of…

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Oskaloosa to Host Junior League Softball Regional Tournament »

Lacey Softball Complex (photo provided)

Oskaloosa is getting ready to welcome young softball players and their families from all over the central United States. The team that wins the tournament will get to play in the Junior League Softball World Series. The Junior League Softball Central Region Tournament runs from…

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Basketball Alum Competing Overseas as Graduate Student »

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–Former William Penn men’s basketball player Marcus “Kemba” Bell has followed his athletic dreams to a foreign country, and is earning a degree in the process. Bell, who graduated from William Penn in 2024 with a degree in Wellness and Recreation, recently finished his first…

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Ryan Timms Cashes in Over $27,000 with Knoxville 360 Shootout and 410 Wins! »

Ryan Timms made his trip back from Eldora Speedway in Ohio worth it Saturday night (and Sunday morning) by sweeping the 360 Shootout and 410 features on 3M Night at the Knoxville Raceway.

by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 18, 2026) – Ryan Timms made his trip back from Eldora Speedway in Ohio worth it Saturday night (and Sunday morning) by sweeping the 360 Shootout and 410 features on 3M Night at the Knoxville Raceway. The Oklahoma City,…

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Caleb Hammond Memorial Contested At Southern Iowa Speedway »

Southern Iowa Speedway

By: Jerry Mackey Oskaloosa, Iowa: With the 2026 Southern Iowa Fair in full swing the 8th annual Caleb Hammond Memorial Race was held with a great field of cars on hand to race for a greatly expanded purse in front of a large crowd. Special…

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Chris Martin Keeps on Rolling with Sprint Invaders in Oskaloosa! »

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by Bill Wright Oskaloosa, IA, July 16, 2026 – Chris Martin’s great runs as of late kept coming Thursday as he notched his fourth win of the year with the Mohrfeld Solar Sprint Invaders. This time came at the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa on…

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Mohrfeld Solar Sprint Invaders Hit Oskaloosa on Thursday! »

he Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa is up next for the Mohrfeld Solar Sprint Invaders. The event, on Thursday, July 16, will be held as part of the Southern Iowa Fair.

by Bill Wright July 13, 2026 – The Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa is up next for the Mohrfeld Solar Sprint Invaders. The event, on Thursday, July 16, will be held as part of the Southern Iowa Fair. The Sprint Invaders have visited Oskaloosa on…

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SMITHBURG SELECTED IN MLB DRAFT »

Indian Hills Athletics

July 13, 2026 Centerville, IA – Former Indian Hills Baseball standout Nate Smithburg (2022-24) of Oklahoma University was selected in the 2026 MLB Draft on Sunday. Along with Smithburg, former member of the Warriors Collin Cobb was also selected on the second day of the…

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Aaron Reutzel Charges from Ninth to Find the Beef at Knoxville! »

Aaron Reutzel topped another amazing feature at Knoxville Raceway Saturday on Vermeer/Marion County Fair Night!

JJ Hickle Repeats in the 360’s After Also Starting 9th; J Kinder is 7 for 7 in the Pros by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 11, 2026) – Aaron Reutzel topped another amazing feature at Knoxville Raceway Saturday on Vermeer/Marion County Fair Night! The Clute,…

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Oskaloosa baseball season ends with close loss to Knoxville »

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KNOXVILLE – The Oskaloosa varsity baseball team finished its 2026 season on Friday with a close 2-0 loss to Knoxville. Even though they lost, the Indians had more hits than Knoxville, 6 to 5. They got runners on base several times but couldn’t come up…

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WARRIOR ALUMS GRANT-FOSTER, HADLEY SUIT UP IN NBA SUMMER LEAGUE »

Indian Hills Athletics

July 09, 2026 Ottumwa, IA – A pair of former Indian Hills Men’s Basketball All-Americans have inked roster spots with NBA teams following standout collegiate careers. J’Vonne Hadley and Tyon Grant-Foster are set to suit up in the NBA’s Summer League for two NBA Championship…

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Oskaloosa baseball season ends with close loss to Knoxville »

Oskaloosa Indians

KNOXVILLE – The Oskaloosa varsity baseball team finished its 2026 season on Friday with a close 2-0 loss to Knoxville. Even though they lost, the…

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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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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 NASCAR’s Iowa Fan Fest Set for Downtown Des Moines on August 6

NASCAR’s Iowa Fan Fest Set for Downtown Des Moines on August 6

Free event features driver appearances, show cars and free Deardorff Sweet Corn for the first 500 guests, provided by the Iowa Corn Promotion Board and Hy-Vee NEWTON, Iowa (July 7, 2026) – NASCAR is bringing back…

Jul 9 2026 / Read More »
Local Sports Lacey Softball Complex (photo provided)

Oskaloosa to Host Junior League Softball Regional Tournament

Oskaloosa is getting ready to welcome young softball players and their families from all over the central United States. The team that wins the tournament will get to play in the Junior League Softball World Series.…

Jul 22 2026 / Read More »
Clubs and Organizations Golden Gander Club

Golden Gander Club Builds on a Legacy of Community Giving

New men’s giving group aims to pool resources and support projects that benefit the entire community OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The idea started with a simple question at a potluck dinner at the YMCA last fall. After…

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 Pictured is the Musco team and representatives with Modon and MISA who attended the open house in June.

Musco Invests in Future with New 34,000 Square-Meter Manufacturing Facility in Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Musco’s newest facility will manufacture lighting solutions that support projects ranging from youth recreation fields to major sporting venues across the region. July 21, 2026 DAMMAM, SAUDI ARABIA – Musco recently opened a new manufacturing facility…

Jul 22 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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