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Statesmen Open 2026 at No. 7 in NAIA »

Oskaloosa–The William Penn men’s soccer team will start the 2026 season exactly how it ended 2025 as the NAIA released its preseason top-25 poll Wednesday. WPU (12-6-4 last year) opens…

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William Penn 2026 Women’s Volleyball Season Preview »

2025 record: 17-16 (7-11 Heart) Starters returning/lost (including libero): 3/4 Letterwinners returning/lost: 10/8 Notable returners: Maju Vieira, Sr., Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (All-Heart, 278 kills, 36 aces, 286 digs) Hailee…

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Lahn says cancer crisis isn’t partisan and it must be solved in Iowa »

Republican gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn at an American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network in Urbandale Aug. 18, 2026. (Photo by Cami Koons/Iowa Capital Dispatch)

by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch August 18, 2026 Republican gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn said Tuesday that Iowa’s cancer crisis…

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Over 400 Mahaska County Students Receive School Supplies Through Back to School Fair »

United Way volunteers help young people be ready for back-to-school.

By Michella Friesen, Executive Director, United Way of Mahaska County Over 400 students in Mahaska County will head back to…

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Iowa ethanol backers share concerns with Rob Sand »

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand, from left, with Scott Wheeler, Lincolnway Energy; Jeff Taylor, Lincolnway Energy; Chris Cleveland, Lincolnway Energy and Bill Couser, Story County farmer, tours the Lincolnway Energy ethanol plant in Nevada, Iowa, on Aug. 18, 2026. (Photo by Joanna Schroeder for Iowa Capital Dispatch)

by Joanna Schroeder, Iowa Capital Dispatch August 18, 2026 NEVADA — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand did more listening than…

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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth joins Rep. Zach Nunn at Iowa State Fair »

U.S. Rep. Zach Nunn and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth posed for photos at a Nunn campaign event held at JR’s Southpork Ranch at the Iowa State Fair Aug. 17, 2026. (Photo by Robin Opsahl/Iowa Capital Dispatch)

by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch August 17, 2026 U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Iowa State Fairgoers Monday he…

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Statesmen Open 2026 at No. 7 in NAIA »

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Oskaloosa–The William Penn men’s soccer team will start the 2026 season exactly how it ended 2025 as the NAIA released its preseason top-25 poll Wednesday. WPU (12-6-4 last year) opens the fall at No. 7. It marks the 27th poll in a row in which…

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William Penn 2026 Women’s Volleyball Season Preview »

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2025 record: 17-16 (7-11 Heart) Starters returning/lost (including libero): 3/4 Letterwinners returning/lost: 10/8 Notable returners: Maju Vieira, Sr., Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (All-Heart, 278 kills, 36 aces, 286 digs) Hailee Pesek, Sr., New Hampton, Iowa (Letterwinner, 191 kills, 39 blocks) Emilie Bojorquez-McFadden, Sr., Surprise, Ariz.…

Aug 19 2026 / Comments Off on William Penn 2026 Women’s Volleyball Season Preview / Read More »

Southern Iowa Speedway Set For World of Outlaw Late Model Invasion »

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By: Jerry Mackey  Oskaloosa, Iowa: The outstanding Southern Iowa Speedway 2026 season will continue with another major special racing event coming to the Mahaska County Monster 1/2 mile dirt track on the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds. Thanks to Penny and Jeff Hoker of Hoker Promotions and…

Aug 19 2026 / Comments Off on Southern Iowa Speedway Set For World of Outlaw Late Model Invasion / Read More »

WARRIORS RANKED NO. 15 IN PRESEASON NJCAA POLL »

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August 17, 2026 2026 NJCAA DI VOLLEYBALL POLL – PRESEASON Ottumwa, IA – The four-time defending National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Midwest District champions will enter the new year as one of the top teams in the nation. The Indian Hills Volleyball squad checked…

Aug 18 2026 / Comments Off on WARRIORS RANKED NO. 15 IN PRESEASON NJCAA POLL / Read More »

WPU Looking for Improvement in 2026 »

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Oskaloosa–The Statesmen women’s soccer team is seeking to make a jump in the league standings as the 2026 Heart of America Athletic Conference Coaches’ Poll was released Wednesday. William Penn, which was 3-13-1 (2-11 Heart) a season ago, is projected to tie for 13th out…

Aug 18 2026 / Comments Off on WPU Looking for Improvement in 2026 / Read More »

Statesmen 10th in Preseason Poll »

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Oskaloosa–The William Penn women’s volleyball team is in the mix for a postseason berth as the 2026 Heart of America Athletic Conference Coaches’ Poll was released Monday. WPU, which owned a 17-16 record (7-11 Heart) in 2025, has been picked to finish 10th out of…

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William Penn in Top Four of Heart Preseason Poll »

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Oskaloosa–The Statesmen men’s soccer team will again be vying for league supremacy as the 2026 Heart of America Athletic Conference Coaches’ Poll was released Tuesday. WPU, which was 12-6-4 (7-3-3 Heart) last fall, is projected to be fourth out of 15 teams with 185 points.…

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Statesmen Hold Runner-Up Position in Heart North »

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Oskaloosa–The William Penn football team is looking for a repeat of last fall’s success as the 2026 Heart of America Athletic Conference North and South Division Coaches’ Polls were released Thursday. WPU, which was 11-2 (5-1 Heart) last fall, is picked to finish second in…

Aug 18 2026 / Comments Off on Statesmen Hold Runner-Up Position in Heart North / Read More »

William Penn Picked 13th by Coaches in League’s Preseason Poll »

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Oskaloosa–The Statesmen women’s cross country team is hoping to surprise its league competition as the 2026 Heart of America Athletic Conference Coaches’ Poll was released last Friday. WPU, which finished eighth in the Heart last fall, is expected to be 13th (out of 16 teams)…

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Statesmen Expected in Middle of Pack in 2026 »

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Oskaloosa–The William Penn men’s cross country team is hoping to play the role of league darkhorse as the 2026 Heart of America Athletic Conference Coaches’ Poll was released last Friday. WPU, which was fifth in the Heart last fall, is expected to be eighth (out…

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Oskaloosa Schools Welcome 16 New Teachers Ahead of New School Year »

Marcia DeVore (left) and Michelle Oliver sit down with Oskaloosa News to talk about the upcoming school year for Oskaloosa.

Oskaloosa Community School District is welcoming 16 new teachers while preparing students and families for the first day of classes on August 24th.…

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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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USAC Silver Crown Series Returns to Iowa Speedway with Inaugural Iowa 100 on Saturday, Aug. 8

The USAC Silver Crown Series will return to Iowa Speedway for the first time since 2015 with the inaugural Iowa 100 on Saturday, Aug. 8, following the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race.…

Jul 26 2026 / Read More »
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Southern Iowa Speedway Set For World of Outlaw Late Model Invasion

By: Jerry Mackey  Oskaloosa, Iowa: The outstanding Southern Iowa Speedway 2026 season will continue with another major special racing event coming to the Mahaska County Monster 1/2 mile dirt track on the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds. Thanks…

Aug 19 2026 / Read More »
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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 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 has opened a new manufacturing facility in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, to produce lighting systems for youth recreation fields, stadiums and other sports venues across the region.…

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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