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Basketball Alum Competing Overseas as Graduate Student »

Oskaloosa–Former William Penn men’s basketball player Marcus “Kemba” Bell has followed his athletic dreams to a foreign country, and is earning a degree in the process. Bell, who graduated from…

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SMITHBURG SELECTED IN MLB DRAFT »

July 13, 2026 Centerville, IA – Former Indian Hills Baseball standout Nate Smithburg (2022-24) of Oklahoma University was selected in the 2026 MLB Draft on Sunday. Along with Smithburg, former…

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Several Taken Into Custody Following Armed Robbery at Oskaloosa Kwik Star »

The Oskaloosa Kwik Star was sealed off after a reported armed robbery at the location.

An Oskaloosa Police Department Press Release **Armed Robbery Investigation** On Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at approximately 10:58 a.m., the Oskaloosa…

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Osky Strength and Speed Program Enters Third Year With Growing Participation »

Oskaloosa Brett Doud and incoming senior Grady Kennedy talked about the strength and conditioning program in the Oskaloosa School District.

More than 150 students are trained each week during the summer, while the school-year program reaches about 300 students. Oskaloosa’s…

Aug 6 2026 / Comments Off on Osky Strength and Speed Program Enters Third Year With Growing Participation / Read More »

Seven Oskaloosa First Responders Honored for Lifesaving Response »

Seven first responders were honored during the Aug. 3, 2026, Oskaloosa City Council meeting. The firefighters, police officer, and Mahaska Health paramedics received American Heart Association Heartsaver Hero Awards for helping save a man who collapsed at the Oskaloosa Public Library on June 2.

Seven Oskaloosa firefighters, police and Mahaska Health paramedics were honored for helping revive a man who collapsed at the Oskaloosa…

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Oskaloosa’s Hub Turns Student Projects Into Career Opportunities »

Lilia Morris and Carrie Bihn seated behind microphones during an Oskaloosa News interview about The Hub.

Oskaloosa Schools’ Hub program is helping students build workplace skills, connect with local employers and explore possible careers from its…

Aug 2 2026 / Comments Off on Oskaloosa’s Hub Turns Student Projects Into Career Opportunities / Read More »
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Osky Strength and Speed Program Enters Third Year With Growing Participation »

Oskaloosa Brett Doud and incoming senior Grady Kennedy talked about the strength and conditioning program in the Oskaloosa School District.

More than 150 students are trained each week during the summer, while the school-year program reaches about 300 students. Oskaloosa’s strength and conditioning program is now in its third year. More students are joining, the training facility has been renovated, and coaches are using data…

Aug 6 2026 / Comments Off on Osky Strength and Speed Program Enters Third Year With Growing Participation / Read More »

Oskaloosa’s Hub Turns Student Projects Into Career Opportunities »

Lilia Morris and Carrie Bihn seated behind microphones during an Oskaloosa News interview about The Hub.

Oskaloosa Schools’ Hub program is helping students build workplace skills, connect with local employers and explore possible careers from its new downtown home.…

Aug 2 2026 / Comments Off on Oskaloosa’s Hub Turns Student Projects Into Career Opportunities / Read More »

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

Iowa 100

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 / Comments Off on USAC Silver Crown Series Returns to Iowa Speedway with Inaugural Iowa 100 on Saturday, Aug. 8 / Read More »

Mahaska Season Championships Races Sees 2026 Track Champions Crowned at Southern Iowa Speedway »

Southern Iowa Speedway

Nathan Wood, Keaton Gordon, Colton Livezey, Seth Meinders and Cole Hughes secured 2026 track championships Wednesday night at Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa.…

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Oskaloosa to Host Junior League Softball Regional Tournament »

Lacey Softball Complex (photo provided)

Oskaloosa is getting ready to welcome young softball players and their families from all over the central United States. The team that wins the tournament will get to play in the Junior League Softball World Series. The Junior League Softball Central Region Tournament runs from…

Jul 22 2026 / Comments Off on Oskaloosa to Host Junior League Softball Regional Tournament / Read More »

Basketball Alum Competing Overseas as Graduate Student »

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–Former William Penn men’s basketball player Marcus “Kemba” Bell has followed his athletic dreams to a foreign country, and is earning a degree in the process. Bell, who graduated from William Penn in 2024 with a degree in Wellness and Recreation, recently finished his first…

Jul 20 2026 / Comments Off on Basketball Alum Competing Overseas as Graduate Student / Read More »

Ryan Timms Cashes in Over $27,000 with Knoxville 360 Shootout and 410 Wins! »

Ryan Timms made his trip back from Eldora Speedway in Ohio worth it Saturday night (and Sunday morning) by sweeping the 360 Shootout and 410 features on 3M Night at the Knoxville Raceway.

by Bill Wright KNOXVILLE, Iowa (July 18, 2026) – Ryan Timms made his trip back from Eldora Speedway in Ohio worth it Saturday night (and Sunday morning) by sweeping the 360 Shootout and 410 features on 3M Night at the Knoxville Raceway. The Oklahoma City,…

Jul 19 2026 / Comments Off on Ryan Timms Cashes in Over $27,000 with Knoxville 360 Shootout and 410 Wins! / Read More »

Caleb Hammond Memorial Contested At Southern Iowa Speedway »

Southern Iowa Speedway

By: Jerry Mackey Oskaloosa, Iowa: With the 2026 Southern Iowa Fair in full swing the 8th annual Caleb Hammond Memorial Race was held with a great field of cars on hand to race for a greatly expanded purse in front of a large crowd. Special…

Jul 18 2026 / Comments Off on Caleb Hammond Memorial Contested At Southern Iowa Speedway / Read More »

Chris Martin Keeps on Rolling with Sprint Invaders in Oskaloosa! »

(Ryan Northcote Photo)

by Bill Wright Oskaloosa, IA, July 16, 2026 – Chris Martin’s great runs as of late kept coming Thursday as he notched his fourth win of the year with the Mohrfeld Solar Sprint Invaders. This time came at the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa on…

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Mohrfeld Solar Sprint Invaders Hit Oskaloosa on Thursday! »

he Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa is up next for the Mohrfeld Solar Sprint Invaders. The event, on Thursday, July 16, will be held as part of the Southern Iowa Fair.

by Bill Wright July 13, 2026 – The Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa is up next for the Mohrfeld Solar Sprint Invaders. The event, on Thursday, July 16, will be held as part of the Southern Iowa Fair. The Sprint Invaders have visited Oskaloosa on…

Jul 14 2026 / Comments Off on Mohrfeld Solar Sprint Invaders Hit Oskaloosa on Thursday! / Read More »
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Osky Strength and Speed Program Enters Third Year With Growing Participation »

Oskaloosa Brett Doud and incoming senior Grady Kennedy talked about the strength and conditioning program in the Oskaloosa School District.

More than 150 students are trained each week during the summer, while the school-year program reaches about 300 students. Oskaloosa’s strength and conditioning program is…

Aug 6 2026 / Comments Off on Osky Strength and Speed Program Enters Third Year With Growing Participation / Read More »
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 »
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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…

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 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 »
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 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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