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OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Oskaloosa’s downtown Christmas lights will be turned on November 21st, kicking off several weeks of holiday activities. These include the 39th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade on December 5th. Oskaloosa Main Street has announced a full schedule of holiday events, such as the Young Ambassador ceremony, home and business decorating contests, and a […]
Nov 1 2026 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, Iowa – At Oskaloosa Elementary School, students are discovering that running is about more than just exercise. Girls on the Run, a program for third- through fifth-graders, helps them build confidence, make friends, and learn skills they’ll use for life. The program started in Oskaloosa in the fall of 2025 and is now in […]
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OSKALOOSA, Iowa – A statewide service program is helping Mahaska County Conservation maintain parks, protect natural resources, and teach residents how to care for the environment. Samantha McDowell, who serves with Green Iowa AmeriCorps and Mahaska County Conservation, recently visited the Oskaloosa News studio to discuss her work and how the program supports the community. […]
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FORT DODGE, Iowa — Oskaloosa High School cross country runner Lane Smith made school history Saturday, October 31st, finishing ninth at the Class 3A Boys State Cross Country Championships and earning First Team All-State honors. Smith completed the five-kilometer course at Lakeside Municipal Golf Course in an official time of 16 minutes, 8.8 seconds, the […]
GRINNELL, Iowa — Jake Lu scored two goals and added an assist as Grinnell College defeated Cornell College 3-0 in men’s soccer Saturday, October 31st, at Springer Field. The Pioneers scored twice in the opening half and added another goal after halftime to secure the victory. Grinnell improved to 12-4-1 overall and 6-3 in Midwest […]
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GRINNELL, Iowa — Millie Leonard recorded a match-high 18 kills, while Keira Sullivan added 12 kills and seven serving aces as Grinnell College defeated Lake Forest College 3-1 in women’s volleyball Saturday, October 31st, at Darby Gymnasium. The Pioneers won the opening two sets 25-21 and 25-19 before Lake Forest responded with a 25-22 victory […]
Nov 1 2026 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Oskaloosa City Council will meet Monday, November 2nd, at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 220 South Market Street. Several important topics are on the agenda, including possible new sources of city revenue, the future of the South Central Regional Airport project, proposed speed limit changes, and the […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Oskaloosa High School student Makenzie Banicky has received one of Iowa’s top honors for high school musicians, earning a spot in the 2026 Iowa All-State Choir. Banicky earned her spot after a competitive audition on Saturday, October 24th. The Iowa All-State Music Festival gathers many of the state’s most talented high school […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – With colder weather and the Christmas season approaching, Mahaska County Emergency Management Coordinator Josh Stevens urges residents to pay extra attention to fire safety at home. Space heaters, Christmas lights, overloaded outlets, and heating equipment can all be dangerous if not used correctly. Stevens recently visited Oskaloosa News to talk about these […]
Oct 26 2026 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, Iowa – After years of trying to add more housing, Oskaloosa has seen a major jump in residential development. The city issued building permits for 143 housing units last fiscal year. That’s more than seven times the usual 20 new units the city sees in a typical year. Shawn Christ, Oskaloosa’s Development Services Director, […]
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