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NO. 2 WARRIORS CAP UNBEATEN ICCAC SLATE »

February 24, 2026 Ottumwa, IA – In its first game as the No. 2 ranked team in the nation, Indian Hills Men’s Basketball rolled past Marshalltown Community College 94-71 at…

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Central Dutch Athletics

Beavers run away from Dutch in women’s basketball tournament quarterfinal »

STORM LAKE – After playing a tight game for three quarter, Buena Vista University turned it in in the final period for a 78-68 win over the Central College women’s…

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MANAGER ISSUES »

Oskaloosa Quakers baseball team picture. (archive image)

by Mike Comfort The first month of the 1905 season was highlighted by two different managerial controversies which struck two…

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KNOWING THE WARNING SIGNS AND RISK FACTORS CAN SAVE LIVES »

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

OSKALOOSA — Heart disease does not affect everyone the same way, and providers say understanding personal risk is just as…

Feb 25 2026 / Comments Off on KNOWING THE WARNING SIGNS AND RISK FACTORS CAN SAVE LIVES / Read More »

Iowa Senate passes bills allowing firearms in certain government-run spaces »

A row of Colt handguns on display at the NRA’s Great American Outdoor Show at the Farm Show complex in Harrisburg, on Feb. 11, 2026. (Photo by Tim Lambert/Pennsylvania Capital-Star)

by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 24, 2026 The Iowa Senate passed two measures Tuesday expanding where firearms can…

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Federal authorities take big steps to rein in drug middlemen »

Mahaska Drug

by Marty Schladen, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 23, 2026 Federal authorities in recent weeks have taken huge steps aimed at…

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MANAGER ISSUES »

Oskaloosa Quakers baseball team picture. (archive image)

by Mike Comfort The first month of the 1905 season was highlighted by two different managerial controversies which struck two different teams with different results. Waterloo had struggled out of the gate and was stuck in the middle of the standings for much of the…

Feb 25 2026 / Comments Off on MANAGER ISSUES / Read More »

NO. 2 WARRIORS CAP UNBEATEN ICCAC SLATE »

Indian Hills Athletics

February 24, 2026 Ottumwa, IA – In its first game as the No. 2 ranked team in the nation, Indian Hills Men’s Basketball rolled past Marshalltown Community College 94-71 at the Hellyer Center on Tuesday night. The win capped an undefeated Iowa Community College Athletic…

Feb 25 2026 / Comments Off on NO. 2 WARRIORS CAP UNBEATEN ICCAC SLATE / Read More »

Beavers run away from Dutch in women’s basketball tournament quarterfinal »

Central Dutch Athletics

STORM LAKE – After playing a tight game for three quarter, Buena Vista University turned it in in the final period for a 78-68 win over the Central College women’s basketball team in the American Rivers Conference tournament quarterfinal. Central concludes is season at 12-14…

Feb 25 2026 / Comments Off on Beavers run away from Dutch in women’s basketball tournament quarterfinal / Read More »

Scorpil, Brisker Punch Ticket for Nationals »

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–Lane Scorpil (Sr., Columbus Junction, Iowa, Business Management) and Brody Brisker (Fr., Wilton, Iowa, Sports Management) have extended their seasons into March as they qualified for nationals after the William Penn men’s wrestling team competed at the Heart of America Athletic Conference Championship Friday and…

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Records Broken, Qualification Earned as Statesmen Finish Eighth in League Championship »

William Penn Athletics

Maryville, Mo.–A trio of school records and a national qualification paced the William Penn women’s track and field team battled at the Heart of America Athletic Conference Indoor Championship Friday and Saturday. As a squad, WPU finished eighth out of 13 teams with 34 points.…

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West, Hamed Pace WPU to Top Five at Heart Championship »

William Penn Athletics

Maryville, Mo.–Xzavion West (Sr., Guthrie, Ky., Psychology) topped his competition twice and Youssef Hamed (Jr., Al Wakrah, Qatar, Business Management) did so once as the William Penn men’s track and field team finished in the top five at the Heart of America Athletic Conference Indoor…

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Statesmen Lock Up Home Quarterfinal with Road Win at MVC »

William Penn Athletics

Marshall, Mo.–The William Penn men’s basketball team stormed back in the second half to secure an 88-82 victory over Missouri Valley in Heart of America Athletic Conference action Saturday. With the win, the Statesmen return to the Heart Championship for the first time since the…

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No. 6 Statesmen Roll to Dominant Heart Sweep Over Kansas Wesleyan »

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–The No. 6 William Penn men’s volleyball team delivered another commanding performance Sunday, sweeping Kansas Wesleyan 3-0 in Heart of America Athletic Conference play. William Penn (7-2, 4-1 Heart) secured the victory with set scores of 25-17, 25-17, and 25-9 over the Coyotes (2-5, 0-5…

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Statesmen Battle Twice in Kansas »

William Penn Athletics

Olathe, Kan. / Baldwin City, Kan.–The William Penn cheerleading team continued its campaign Friday and Saturday with a pair of competitions in the Jayhawk State. On Friday at the MidAmerica Nazarene Invitational, the navy and gold finished third out of four teams with 80.53 points,…

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William Penn in Top Half of Standings at Baker »

William Penn Athletics

Baldwin City, Kan.–The Statesmen dance team collected a podium finish as it got back to action at the Baker Classic Saturday. WPU finished third out of seven teams with 82.29 points, while Oklahoma City snatched the victory. Competing team members included Elizabeth Blake (Fr., Litchfield…

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Freshman Boys Finish Season Strong With Road Win at Burlington »

Oskaloosa Indians

The Oskaloosa freshman boys basketball team closed its season last night with a hard-fought win at Burlington, ending the year on a high note after…

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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

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…

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 The Iowa Capitol

Iowa Senate sends K-12 funding package to governor’s desk

by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 23, 2026 The Iowa Senate sent legislation to the governor’s desk Monday for the state’s per-pupil funding for Iowa K-12 schools for the 2026-2027 year. Senate File 2201 was…

Feb 25 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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