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WARRIORS DROP TWO LEAGUE GAMES TO NO. 8 REIVERS »

April 22, 2026 Centerville, IA – The Indian Hills Baseball team suffered a pair of defeats to No. 8 Iowa Western Community College in Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC)…

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Thomas Hired to Lead New Women’s Flag Football Program »

Oskaloosa–William Penn University Athletics Director Grant Farris is proud to announce the hiring of Lamaar Thomas as the new Head Women’s Flag Football Coach. Thomas has been chosen to head…

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Iowa Legislature hits 100th day as property tax, budget negotiations continue »

Iowa lawmakers hit the 100th day of the legislative session on April 21, 2026, but still have major issues to address before lawmakers can go home. (Photo by Robin Opsahl/Iowa Capital Dispatch)

by Robin Opsahl, Kathie Obradovich and Brooklyn Draisey, Iowa Capital Dispatch April 21, 2026 Iowa lawmakers hit the goal end…

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Mahaska Health Welcomes Kiara Schneider, PA-C, to Oncology and Hematology Team »

Kiara Schneider, PA-C

Mahaska Health is pleased to welcome Kiara Schneider, PA-C, to its Oncology and Hematology team, expanding access to compassionate, expert…

Apr 22 2026 / Comments Off on Mahaska Health Welcomes Kiara Schneider, PA-C, to Oncology and Hematology Team / Read More »

Burlington Wins an Improbable Pennant »

Oskaloosa Quakers baseball team picture. (archive image)

by Mike Comfort Incidents between players and umpires continued into the second half of the season. Marshalltown’s Robert Corkill struck…

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OSKALOOSA SCHOOLS USE NEW INNOVATION HUB TO HELP STUDENTS FIND THEIR FUTURE »

Oskaloosa High School junior Lillia Morris presents her Innovation Hub capstone project from second trimester using a projector balanced on a makeshift setup of a trash can, board, and stacked chairs, reflecting the program’s focus on creativity and problem-solving with the resources available. As the program grows, the Innovation Hub is exploring a new downtown space that better fits the needs of students and community partners.

OSKALOOSA — Oskaloosa High School is trying something different to help students prepare for life after graduation. The new program,…

Apr 22 2026 / Comments Off on OSKALOOSA SCHOOLS USE NEW INNOVATION HUB TO HELP STUDENTS FIND THEIR FUTURE / Read More »
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Oskaloosa boys tennis comes up short against Albia during busy week »

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OSKALOOSA — The Oskaloosa boys tennis team hosted Albia on a nice afternoon, but the Indians couldn’t keep up, falling 8-1. It was the fourth meet in five days for Oskaloosa, and the team looked a little tired coming out. The matches were competitive at…

Apr 23 2026 / Comments Off on Oskaloosa boys tennis comes up short against Albia during busy week / Read More »

WARRIORS DROP TWO LEAGUE GAMES TO NO. 8 REIVERS »

Indian Hills Athletics

April 22, 2026 Centerville, IA – The Indian Hills Baseball team suffered a pair of defeats to No. 8 Iowa Western Community College in Iowa Community College Athletic Conference (ICCAC) action at Pat Daugherty Field on Wednesday. The Warriors dropped both ends of the league…

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Oskaloosa boys golf keeps improving at Williamsburg »

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WILLIAMSBURG — It was one of those days where the weather almost makes you forget about the scorecard. The Oskaloosa boys golf team was at Stone Creek Golf Club and, yeah, it was a good day to be outside. The scores? Still a work in…

Apr 23 2026 / Comments Off on Oskaloosa boys golf keeps improving at Williamsburg / Read More »

Thomas Hired to Lead New Women’s Flag Football Program »

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–William Penn University Athletics Director Grant Farris is proud to announce the hiring of Lamaar Thomas as the new Head Women’s Flag Football Coach. Thomas has been chosen to head the new program which will first play its inaugural season in spring 2027. He comes…

Apr 22 2026 / Comments Off on Thomas Hired to Lead New Women’s Flag Football Program / Read More »

William Penn Returns to Nationals, Earns No. 10 Seed »

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Oskaloosa–The Statesmen men’s volleyball team will get an opportunity to fight for a Red Banner next week as it received an at-large berth to the 7th Annual NAIA National Championship. WPU, which owns a 18-7 record, was awarded one of the three at-large bids and…

Apr 22 2026 / Comments Off on William Penn Returns to Nationals, Earns No. 10 Seed / Read More »

Franco Again Takes Crown at Missouri Valley Tourney »

William Penn Athletics

Marshall, Mo.–Gabriana Franco (Sr., Tracy, Calif., Exercise Science) topped the field at Indian Foothills Golf Course for the second time this year as the William Penn women’s golf team finished its regular season by competing at the Missouri Valley Invitational Monday and Tuesday. As a…

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Statesmen of the Week: Andrew Miller and Eva Viox »

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–Men’s track and field athlete Andrew Miller (Jr., Le Claire, Iowa, Exercise Science) and softball player Eva Viox (So., Columbia, Mo., Exercise Science) have been named the Statesmen of the Week for the week of April 13-19. Miller became a national qualifier last Thursday at…

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Statesmen Wrap Up Regular Season with Ninth-Place Finish at Missouri Valley Invite »

William Penn Athletics

Marshall, Mo. — The William Penn men’s golf team took ninth place in the Missouri Valley College Spring Invitational on Monday and Tuesday. The navy and gold placed ninth out of 16 teams with a three-round score of 898 (303-294-301) at Indian Foothills Golf Course.…

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Oskaloosa boys tennis falls to strong Pella team »

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PELLA — The Oskaloosa boys tennis team traveled to Pella on a perfect night for tennis, but ran into a tough matchup, falling 11-0 to one of the top teams in the conference. Even though the final score was one-sided, the matches were more competitive…

Apr 22 2026 / Comments Off on Oskaloosa boys tennis falls to strong Pella team / Read More »

Oskaloosa boys golf bounces back at Edmundson after rough weekend »

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OSKALOOSA — After a tough showing at Bos Landen over the weekend, the Oskaloosa boys golf team came back Monday at Edmundson and looked a lot better. The Indians finished 4th on the day and cut nearly 50 strokes off their previous team score, which…

Apr 21 2026 / Comments Off on Oskaloosa boys golf bounces back at Edmundson after rough weekend / Read More »
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Oskaloosa boys tennis comes up short against Albia during busy week »

Oskaloosa Indians

OSKALOOSA — The Oskaloosa boys tennis team hosted Albia on a nice afternoon, but the Indians couldn’t keep up, falling 8-1. It was the fourth…

Apr 23 2026 / Comments Off on Oskaloosa boys tennis comes up short against Albia during busy week / 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 »
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 CENTRAL EMPIRE WRESTLING RETURNS TO OTTUMWA!

CENTRAL EMPIRE WRESTLING RETURNS TO OTTUMWA!

BRIDGE CITY SLAM VIII SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2026 Ottumwa, Iowa (April 7, 2026) – Experience the attitude and excitement of live professional wrestling when Central Empire Wrestling (CEW) returns to the Bridge View Center for Bridge…

Apr 10 2026 / Read More »
Local Sports Southern Iowa Speedway

Southern Iowa Speedway Ready For An Outstanding 2026 Racing Season

Oskaloosa, Iowa: The 2026 racing season is about to get underway at the Mahaska County Monster 1/2-mile dirt track located on the Mahaska County Fairgrounds in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Saturday, April 25th the Southern Iowa Speedway will…

Apr 18 2026 / Read More »
Clubs and Organizations The Rotary Club of Oskaloosa and the Oskaloosa Eagles Auxiliary 276 worked together this holiday season to help families in Mahaska County enjoy a full Christmas meal. (photo provided)

Eagles Auxiliary Helps Rotary Christmas Food Baskets Feed Hundreds in Mahaska County

The Rotary Club of Oskaloosa and the Oskaloosa Eagles Auxiliary 276 worked together this holiday season to help families in Mahaska County enjoy a full Christmas meal. The Rotary Christmas Food Basket project has been running…

Dec 5 2025 / Read More »
Education Oskaloosa School Administration

Fuel Up & Give Back to Support Oskaloosa Community School District

From March 1 to June 30, AGRILAND FS will donate 3¢ for every gallon of fuel sold at their Oskaloosa FAST STOP location to the Oskaloosa Community School District. (OSKALOOSA, IA) March 1, 2025 – Oskaloosa…

Mar 1 2026 / Read More »
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Fareway Earns First-Ever Prometheus Award for Technology Leadership

JOHNSTON, IA — Fareway Stores, Inc. celebrated a major milestone this week after earning its first-ever Prometheus Award at the 2025 ceremony hosted by the Technology Association of Iowa. The honor marks a new chapter for…

Nov 14 2025 / Read More »
Lifestyle Certified Nurse Midwife Scotlan Peterson, MSN, CNM, ARNP

Mahaska Health Welcomes Certified Nurse Midwife Scotlan Peterson

Mahaska Health is pleased to welcome Certified Nurse Midwife Scotlan Peterson, MSN, CNM, ARNP, to the Women’s Health team, expanding access to obstetric and women’s health care for patients across the region. Scotlan Peterson provides comprehensive…

Apr 2 2026 / Read More »

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