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Dutch bag women’s soccer road win at Illinois College »

JACKSONVILLE, ILL. – The Central College women’s soccer team traveled to Jacksonville, Illinois to take on Illinois College on Wednesday and continued its winning ways with a 2-0 victory backed…

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Buena Vista Outlasts Grinnell in Five Sets »

GRINNELL, Iowa — September 10, 2025 Buena Vista defeated Grinnell College 3–2 in women’s volleyball at Darby Gymnasium. The Beavers won by set scores of 15–25, 25–23, 25–21, 23–25, and…

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Oskaloosa’s Darrin Alderson Elected Iowa American Legion Commander »

Darrin Alderson

OSKALOOSA, Iowa — For the first time since 1971, Oskaloosa has produced a state commander for the American Legion. Darrin…

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Concert on the Square Celebrates 10th Year with Thousands in Attendance »

Concert on the Square 2025 (photo provided)

OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The community gathered downtown over Labor Day weekend to celebrate the 10th Concert on the Square, an…

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Oskaloosa Homecoming 2025 – A Blast from the Past »

Back row: (Left to right) Deacon Cox, Mason Beane, Linus Morrison, Chad McDonald-Playle, Holden Braundmeier Front row: (Left to right) Josie Adam, Kara Harman, Sadie Blommers, Kobie Criss, Vivian Bolibaugh

Homecoming Court Announced OSKALOOSA, IOWA — Oskaloosa High School is excited to announce the 2025 Homecoming Court. This year’s theme,…

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Mahaska Health Welcomes Dr. Jordan Hamilton to the Family Medicine & Obstetrics Teams »

Dr. Jordan Hamilton Joins Mahaska Health Family Medicine & Obstetrics Team.

Mahaska Health is pleased to welcome Jordan Hamilton, DO, a board-certified and fellowship-trained Family Medicine and Obstetrics provider, to its…

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Oskaloosa Homecoming 2025 – A Blast from the Past »

Back row: (Left to right) Deacon Cox, Mason Beane, Linus Morrison, Chad McDonald-Playle, Holden Braundmeier Front row: (Left to right) Josie Adam, Kara Harman, Sadie Blommers, Kobie Criss, Vivian Bolibaugh

Homecoming Court Announced OSKALOOSA, IOWA — Oskaloosa High School is excited to announce the 2025 Homecoming Court. This year’s theme, “A Blast from the Past,” will bring favorite traditions from past decades into a week of celebration. The Homecoming Coronation will be held on Thursday,…

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Mount Pleasant Hands Oskaloosa 34–20 Loss Despite Late Indian Rally »

Oskaloosa quarterback Tyler Edgar scrambles from Mt. Pleasant defenders on Friday night.

OSKALOOSA — A furious fourth-quarter push wasn’t enough to erase three quarters of frustration for the Oskaloosa Indians on Friday night. Mount Pleasant built a commanding halftime lead and held on for a 34–20 victory at Statesmen Community Stadium. Mount Pleasant (3–0) jumped ahead early…

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Dutch bag women’s soccer road win at Illinois College »

Central Dutch Athletics

JACKSONVILLE, ILL. – The Central College women’s soccer team traveled to Jacksonville, Illinois to take on Illinois College on Wednesday and continued its winning ways with a 2-0 victory backed by a strong performance from the junior class. After a scoreless first half the Dutch…

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Buena Vista Outlasts Grinnell in Five Sets »

Grinnell College

GRINNELL, Iowa — September 10, 2025 Buena Vista defeated Grinnell College 3–2 in women’s volleyball at Darby Gymnasium. The Beavers won by set scores of 15–25, 25–23, 25–21, 23–25, and 15–9. Grinnell totaled 62 kills with a .154 hitting percentage, while Buena Vista recorded 70…

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Carleton Defeats Grinnell 4–2 »

Grinnell College

GRINNELL, Iowa — September 10, 2025 Carleton earned a 4–2 win over Grinnell College in men’s soccer at Springer Field. Grinnell opened the scoring in the 25th minute when Emmett Krez found the net with an assist from Samuel Gojjam. Carleton responded less than three…

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Franco, Statesmen Claim Crowns at Missouri Valley Invite »

William Penn University Athletics

Marshall, Mo.–Gabriana Franco (Sr., Tracy, Calif., Exercise Science) opened her final collegiate campaign on top of the leaderboard as the William Penn women’s golf team won the Missouri Valley Invitational Monday and Tuesday. WPU was first out of seven teams with a three-round score of…

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William Penn Shuts Out Clarke with First-Half Attack »

William Penn University Athletics

Dubuque–The No. 5 William Penn men’s soccer team earned a 2-0 win over Clarke in Heart of America Athletic Conference action Tuesday evening. The Statesmen (3-1-2, 1-0-1 Heart) finished with a narrow 13-11 edge in total shots and held an 8-6 advantage in attempts on…

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William Penn Cruises Past Graceland »

William Penn University Athletics

Lamoni–The William Penn women’s volleyball team bounced back from a tough weekend, sweeping Graceland 3-0 in Heart of America Athletic Conference play Tuesday. WPU (12-5, 2-0 Heart) defeated the Yellowjackets (4-10, 0-3 Heart) by scores of 25-20, 26-24, 25-12, led by outhitting Graceland .252-.028. After…

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Statesmen Take Sixth in Season Opener »

William Penn University Athletics

Marshall, Mo.–The William Penn men’s golf team had a solid showing, placing sixth in the Missouri Valley Invitational to open the 2025-2026 campaign Monday and Tuesday. WPU posted a three-round score of 875 (294-287-294) at the par-72 Indian Foothills Golf Course. Missouri Valley took first…

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EBF Volleyball Falls in Straight Sets to Knoxville in SCC Match »

Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont

KNOXVILLE, Iowa — Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont battled through three competitive sets Tuesday night but came up short against Knoxville, falling 20-25, 19-25, 22-25 in South Central Conference play. The Rockets stayed within reach throughout the match, challenging Knoxville in every set. Lacey Taylor led the attack with…

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Oskaloosa Homecoming 2025 – A Blast from the Past »

Back row: (Left to right) Deacon Cox, Mason Beane, Linus Morrison, Chad McDonald-Playle, Holden Braundmeier Front row: (Left to right) Josie Adam, Kara Harman, Sadie Blommers, Kobie Criss, Vivian Bolibaugh

Homecoming Court Announced OSKALOOSA, IOWA — Oskaloosa High School is excited to announce the 2025 Homecoming Court. This year’s theme, “A Blast from the Past,”…

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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 Youth Outdoor Field Day

Youth Outdoor Field Day Returns to Russell Wildlife Area September 13

The Youth Outdoor Field Day event is an annual family favorite! Mahaska County Conservation and many other local organizations are offering a wide range of outdoor activities for kids and their families to enjoy. This year’s…

Sep 10 2025 / 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…

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Clubs and Organizations Mahaska Chamber and Development 100 years.

Mahaska Chamber Celebrates 100 years as a Chamber of Commerce

The Mahaska Chamber & Development Group is celebrating 100 years of being a member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce—August 30, 1924 to August 30, 2024. There will be an open house on Friday, August 30,…

Aug 23 2024 / Read More »
Education Kindergarten students at Oskaloosa Elementary work in small groups during a literacy block, supported by a team of educators who rotate into the classroom to provide individualized instruction. The collaborative model is credited with dramatic gains in reading proficiency.

Literacy Leap in Little Learners

Oskaloosa Elementary Sees Literacy Soar with New Teaching Model OSKALOOSA, Iowa — At Oskaloosa Elementary School, reallocating an additional educator from pulling students out of the classroom to pushing extra teachers into the classroom has led…

May 13 2025 / Read More »
Local Businesses MidWestOne Bank

The MidWestOne Foundation Awards Grants to Support Community Initiatives

IOWA CITY, Iowa (April 25, 2025) – MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: MOFG) (the “Company”), parent company of MidWestOne Bank (the “Bank”), awarded 15 grants totaling $160,000 that will support local communities in which we serve,…

Apr 26 2025 / Read More »
Lifestyle Health screenings were a major part of Mahaska Health Men’s Health and Tractor Ride on Saturday.

Mahaska Health Invites Community to 6th Annual Men’s Health Event and Tractor Ride

Mahaska Health is excited to invite the community to its 6th Annual Men’s Health Event and Tractor Ride. Each year, Mahaska Health recognizes June as National Men’s Health Month, by providing an opportunity for community members…

Jun 13 2025 / Read More »

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