College Sports Indian Hills Athletics

NO. 1 WARRIORS RATTLE NO. 4 MOHAVE AT HOME »

August 30, 2026 Ottumwa, IA – Three second-half goals propelled No. 1 nationally ranked Indian Hills Men’s Soccer to its first signature victory of the 2026 campaign as the Warriors…

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William Penn Athletics

Reid Chosen as New Track and Field Coach »

Oskaloosa–William Penn University Athletics Director Grant Farris is proud to announce the hiring of NAIA national championship-winning coach Younne Reid as the new Head Men’s and Women’s Track and Field…

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Growing Opportunities: Oskaloosa Welcomes New Agriculture Teacher »

Juston Lamb (Image provided by Oskaloosa Community School)

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – After 37 years in the classroom, Juston Lamb thought his days as a full-time agriculture educator were…

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ISU gets federal funding to support Watershed Innovation Farm in Ames »

Wetlands are an edge-of-field strategy used to try to improve water quality near farmland. (Photo by Cami Koons/Iowa Capital Dispatch)

by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch August 28, 2026 Iowa State University, in collaboration with Iowa Learning Farms, is working…

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Six Turnovers Prove Costly as Oskaloosa Falls to Ottumwa, 31-12 »

Oskaloosa hosted Ottumwa for the first night of Friday Night Football for the 2026 season.

OSKALOOSA — Oskaloosa and Ottumwa were separated by very little on the stat sheet Friday night. Ottumwa finished with 260…

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Mahaska Health Paramedics Receive American Heart Association Heartsaver Hero Award »

Pictured from left: Mike Lang, Mahaska Health Emergency Services Director; Mahaska Health paramedics Angie Goemaat, Rob Forschler and Shannon Smith.

Mahaska Health paramedics Rob Forschler, Shannon Smith and Angie Goemaat were recently honored with American Heart Association Heartsaver Hero Awards…

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Rockets Split Opening Matches at Fairfield Triangular »

Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont

FAIRFIELD, Iowa – The Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont volleyball team kicked off its 2026 season at the Fairfield Triangular on Thursday, Aug. 27. The Rockets beat WACO in straight sets, then lost a close three-set match to Fairfield. The Rockets ended the night with a 1-1 record. They…

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NO. 1 WARRIORS RATTLE NO. 4 MOHAVE AT HOME »

Indian Hills Athletics

August 30, 2026 Ottumwa, IA – Three second-half goals propelled No. 1 nationally ranked Indian Hills Men’s Soccer to its first signature victory of the 2026 campaign as the Warriors toppled No. 4 ranked Mohave College (AZ) 3-1 on the final day of the IHCC…

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Ryan Timms Caps Knoxville Title on Season Championship Night With Win #7! »

Ryan Timms Caps Knoxville Title on Season Championship Night With Win #7 (photo provided)

Josh Schneiderman Wins First Ever at Knoxville in 360’s; Tasker Phillips Edges Higday for Second Driver Title in a Row, JJ Hickle is Owner Champion Matthew Stelzer Wins in Pro Sprints; J Kinder is Champion by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 29, 2026) – Another…

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Reid Chosen as New Track and Field Coach »

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–William Penn University Athletics Director Grant Farris is proud to announce the hiring of NAIA national championship-winning coach Younne Reid as the new Head Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Coach. A coach for over two decades, Reid most recently guided collegiate athletes from 2017…

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William Penn Runs the Table at UHSP Tournament »

William Penn Athletics

St. Louis, Mo.–The Statesmen women’s volleyball team built off its finish from last weekend and took down each of this weekend’s four opponents as it competed at the UHSP Tournament Friday and Saturday. WPU (5-4) opened the weekend with a 3-2 win over York (Neb.)…

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Second-Half Surge Lifts Statesmen to Victory »

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–The William Penn women’s soccer team scored four second-half goals Saturday to defeat Stephens 4-1 in non-conference play. WPU (2-1) held a 5-2 advantage in shots in the first 45 minutes of action, but neither team was able to capitalize before halftime. Following a cool-down…

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NO. 15 WARRIORS BATTLE ON FINAL DAY IN TEXAS »

Indian Hills Athletics

August 29, 2026 Brenham, TX – No. 15 Indian Hills Volleyball put together an impressive showing on the final day of the Kruse Kickoff Classic in Brenham, TX on Saturday, splitting a pair of matches. The Warriors dropped a five-set thriller to No. 2 nationally…

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NO. 11 WARRIORS BLANK NO. 15 BADGERS IN HOME OPENER »

Indian Hills Athletics

August 29, 2026 Ottumwa, IA – Behind a stellar defensive performance paired with an offensive outburst, the No. 11 Indian Hills Women’s Soccer squad rolled past No. 15 Snow College (UT) on day three of the IHCC Classic on Saturday. The Warriors move to 2-0-1…

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Six Turnovers Prove Costly as Oskaloosa Falls to Ottumwa, 31-12 »

Oskaloosa hosted Ottumwa for the first night of Friday Night Football for the 2026 season.

OSKALOOSA — Oskaloosa and Ottumwa were separated by very little on the stat sheet Friday night. Ottumwa finished with 260 yards of offense, while Oskaloosa had 227. The Bulldogs had 15 first downs, and the Indians had 13. They were only one rushing yard apart.…

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Fast Start Propels William Penn to 28-16 Win Over Graceland »

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–The William Penn football team jumped out to a big lead and held off a scrappy Graceland squad as it opened its 2026 season with a strong 28-16 win in a Hearts of America Athletic Conference North Division matchup Thursday. Under a mobile truck lighting…

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Rockets Split Opening Matches at Fairfield Triangular »

Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont

FAIRFIELD, Iowa – The Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont volleyball team kicked off its 2026 season at the Fairfield Triangular on Thursday, Aug. 27. The Rockets beat WACO in…

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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

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…

Jul 6 2026 / Read More »
Events Iowa 100

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 »
Local Sports Ryan Timms Caps Knoxville Title on Season Championship Night With Win #7 (photo provided)

Ryan Timms Caps Knoxville Title on Season Championship Night With Win #7!

Josh Schneiderman Wins First Ever at Knoxville in 360’s; Tasker Phillips Edges Higday for Second Driver Title in a Row, JJ Hickle is Owner Champion Matthew Stelzer Wins in Pro Sprints; J Kinder is Champion by…

Aug 30 2026 / Read More »
Clubs and Organizations Golden Gander Club

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 Musco will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a community event from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, on the Oskaloosa Square. The celebration will include live music, family activities, food, an outdoor movie and a downtown light show. Graphic courtesy of Musco.

Musco to Celebrate 50 Years With Community Event in Downtown Oskaloosa

On September 19, the celebration will include live music, family activities, food trucks, a showing of “Field of Dreams,” and a Musco light show. Musco is marking 50 years in Oskaloosa with a community event that…

Aug 26 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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