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Dubuque overcomes Central in men’s soccer match »

DUBUQUE – A hot start by the Central College men’s soccer team unraveled in a 5-2 loss at the University of Dubuque Tuesday night. Central slipped to 5-5-1 overall and…

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Wild win for Central women’s soccer team »

DUBUQUE – After a 3-0 halftime lead melted away, the Central College women’s soccer team found the last goal it needed for a 4-3 at the University of Dubuque Tuesday.…

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With drier weather, farmers make some progress on harvest »

Corn harvest near Prairie City, Iowa along Highway 163 on Oct. 6, 2026. (Photo by Cami Koons/Iowa Capital Dispatch)

by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 13, 2026 After an incredibly wet September with just a handful of days…

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Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report Oct. 5-11, 2026 »

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DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 13, 2026) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and…

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Mahaska County Ranger Highlights Hunting Opportunities, Wildlife Conditions and Important Rules for 2026 Season »

This pair of deer was spotted within the city limits of Oskaloosa.

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – As fall hunting seasons begin across Iowa, Mahaska County Conservation wants to remind hunters and outdoor lovers…

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USDA Rural Development invests nearly $13M into Iowa communities »

USDA announced more than $12.9 million in grant and loans going to rural cooperatives to support rural hospitals, community centers, manufacturing and agriculture. (Photo by Cami Koons/Iowa Capital Dispatch)

by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 12, 2026 Healthcare, manufacturing and community projects in rural Iowa are set to…

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Dubuque overcomes Central in men’s soccer match »

Central Dutch Athletics

DUBUQUE – A hot start by the Central College men’s soccer team unraveled in a 5-2 loss at the University of Dubuque Tuesday night. Central slipped to 5-5-1 overall and 1-2-0 in the American Rivers Conference. Dubuque improved to 7-4-2 and 3-0-0 in the A-R-C.…

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Wild win for Central women’s soccer team »

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DUBUQUE – After a 3-0 halftime lead melted away, the Central College women’s soccer team found the last goal it needed for a 4-3 at the University of Dubuque Tuesday. Central (11-1-0, 3-0-0 American Rivers Conference) raced out an early lead against Dubuque (6-5-2, 2-1-0…

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Oskaloosa’s Lane Smith Earns All-Conference Honors at Little Hawkeye Cross Country Championships »

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OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Oskaloosa High School junior Lane Smith earned All-Conference honors Tuesday, October 13th, with a fifth-place finish at the Little Hawkeye Conference Cross Country Championships at Edmundson Park in Oskaloosa. Smith completed the boys’ 5,000-meter race in 16 minutes, 13 seconds, becoming the…

Oct 14 2026 / Comments Off on Oskaloosa’s Lane Smith Earns All-Conference Honors at Little Hawkeye Cross Country Championships / Read More »

Grinnell Women’s Soccer Falls to Unbeaten Wisconsin-La Crosse, 5-0 »

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GRINNELL, Iowa — The Grinnell College women’s soccer team faced an undefeated University of Wisconsin-La Crosse squad Tuesday, October 13th, falling 5-0 at Springer Field in Grinnell. Wisconsin-La Crosse improved to 14-0-0 with the victory, while Grinnell dropped to 4-8-2 on the season. The visiting…

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Oskaloosa Eighth-Grade Volleyball Teams Battle Pella Ahead of Season Finale »

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PELLA, Iowa — The Oskaloosa Middle School eighth-grade girls volleyball teams traveled to Pella on Tuesday, October 13th, to face the Dutch in their next-to-last competition of the season. Despite several strong individual performances, all three Oskaloosa teams came up short. The A1 team opened…

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Oskaloosa Seventh-Grade Volleyball Teams Win Three of Four Matches Against Pella »

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OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Oskaloosa Middle School seventh-grade girls volleyball teams wrapped up their home schedule Tuesday, October 13th, with a strong showing against Pella. Three of the four Oskaloosa teams earned victories, while the fourth battled through two close sets. The A1 team faced…

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Greaves Earns First Career POW Award »

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–Alexander Greaves (Sr., Hertford, England, Sports Management) had a big part in his team’s offensive outings, and for his efforts he was named Heart of America Athletic Conference Men’s Soccer Offensive Player of the week Monday. Greaves picked up his first career weekly award after…

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Statesmen of the Week: Leonardo Jimenez and Chloe Jacques »

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Oskaloosa–Men’s soccer player Leonardo Jimenez (So., Mexico City, Mexico, Business Management) and women’s golfer Chloe Jacques (So., Chatham, Ontario, Political Science) have been named the Statesmen of the Week for the week of October 5-11. Jimenez tallied a two-goal brace in William Penn’s 4-1 win…

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Idle Statesmen Dropped Three Spots »

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–The William Penn football team, which did not even see the field last weekend, somehow still lost ground in the standings as the NAIA released its fifth top-25 poll Monday, sponsored by STADIONIC. WPU (5-1, 2-0 Heart North) has fallen to No. 21. It marks…

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First-Ever Perfect Team Trap Scores Leads WPU to Second at Wartburg Invite »

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Cedar Falls–Courtesy of the program’s first-ever perfect team score in a discipline, the Statesmen shotgun sports team finished high at the Wartburg Invitational Friday through Sunday. William Penn placed second out of seven teams with a score of 2,733-for-3,000, while Iowa Western CC won the…

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Oskaloosa’s Lane Smith Earns All-Conference Honors at Little Hawkeye Cross Country Championships »

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OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Oskaloosa High School junior Lane Smith earned All-Conference honors Tuesday, October 13th, with a fifth-place finish at the Little Hawkeye Conference Cross…

Oct 14 2026 / Comments Off on Oskaloosa’s Lane Smith Earns All-Conference Honors at Little Hawkeye Cross Country Championships / Read More »
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Letter To The Editor: The Fate of Our Country

As we approach this year’s crucial election, we face an important choice about our nation’s future. Voting for Democratic candidates is the most effective way to ensure a future built on shared prosperity, equality, and progress…

Oct 13 2026 / 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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Events Mahaska County Conservation Looks Ahead to Fall Programs and Outdoor Activities

Mahaska County Conservation Plans Fall Wildlife Program and Halloween Bash

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Mahaska County Conservation is hosting two fall events at the Evelyn Access Campground: an evening campfire program on Iowa wildlife and, later this month, the popular Halloween Bash. Laura DeCook, conservation naturalist for…

Oct 7 2026 / Read More »
Local Sports Southern Iowa Speedway

Carter’s Claim Big Money At Musco Lighting Fall Challenge

by Jerry Mackey Oskaloosa, Iowa: The Musco Lighting Fall Challenge was shortened to a one day racing event following heavy rain that fell in Osklaoosa on Friday morning forcing the cancellation of the opening night of…

Oct 13 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 William Penn University

William Penn University Secures $35,000 Toward Collaborative Robotics System for Industrial Technology, Engineering Programs

OSKALOOSA, Iowa — William Penn University has received $35,000 in foundation grants toward a collaborative robot (cobot) system for its industrial technology and engineering programs, with a $25,000 grant from the Vermeer Charitable Foundation and $10,000…

Oct 11 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. Holly Van de Voort, MD, FAAP

Mahaska Health Pediatrician Explains Why Consistent Care Matters as Children Grow

OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Pediatric care involves much more than treating sick children. In an interview with the Oskaloosa News, Holly Van de Voort, MD, FAAP, a pediatrician at Mahaska Health, talked about the importance of having…

Oct 11 2026 / Read More »

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