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Beallis, Zell Take Player of the Week Awards »

Oskaloosa–Britten Beallis (Sr., Naperville, Ill., Sports Management) and Brady Zell (So., Wales, Wis., Business Management) both performed well against their rivals, and for their efforts they were named Heart of…

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Katrana, Campbell Sweep Heart Accolades »

Oskaloosa–Garrett Katrana (So., Parker, Colo., Industrial Technology) and Bryce Campbell (Sr., Meridian, Idaho, Kinesiology) parlayed impressive performances into league recognition as they were named Heart of America Athletic Conference Men’s…

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Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report April 6 – 12, 2026 »

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

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Oskaloosa Main Street Businesses Invited to Compete for Up to $25,000 Through Open 4 Business Grant Program »

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OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Small businesses in the Oskaloosa Main Street district now have the opportunity to compete for up to…

Apr 18 2026 / Comments Off on Oskaloosa Main Street Businesses Invited to Compete for Up to $25,000 Through Open 4 Business Grant Program / Read More »

JULY 1906: Shutouts Reign »

Oskaloosa Quakers baseball team picture. (archive image)

by Mike Comfort The Iowa State League season rolled into July and each team received $293.35 for attendance on 4th…

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Mahaska Health Encourages Participation in Statewide 99 Counties Project Cancer Education Event »

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Mahaska Health is inviting community members to attend a free public presentation and discussion focused on cancer trends and prevention…

Apr 15 2026 / Comments Off on Mahaska Health Encourages Participation in Statewide 99 Counties Project Cancer Education Event / Read More »
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Beallis, Zell Take Player of the Week Awards »

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–Britten Beallis (Sr., Naperville, Ill., Sports Management) and Brady Zell (So., Wales, Wis., Business Management) both performed well against their rivals, and for their efforts they were named Heart of America Athletic Conference Men’s Volleyball Players of the Week Monday, presented by BoxOut Sports. Zell…

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Katrana, Campbell Sweep Heart Accolades »

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–Garrett Katrana (So., Parker, Colo., Industrial Technology) and Bryce Campbell (Sr., Meridian, Idaho, Kinesiology) parlayed impressive performances into league recognition as they were named Heart of America Athletic Conference Men’s Lacrosse Players of the Week Monday, presented by Tarkett Sports. Katrana was chosen as Offensive…

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Higginbotham Earns POW Laurel »

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Oskaloosa–Koby Higginbotham (Fr., Knoxville, Iowa, Exercise Science) owns the fastest time in the nation so far this year, and for his efforts he was named Heart of America Athletic Conference Men’s Track Athlete of the Week Monday, presented by WinWon Technologies. Higginbotham’s award is his…

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Player of the Week Laurel to Burt »

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Oskaloosa–Phoebe Burt (Sr., Coralville, Iowa, Sociology) produced a pair of big throws, and for her efforts she was named Heart of America Athletic Conference Women’s Field Athlete of the Week Monday, presented by WinWon Technologies. Burt garnered her first career weekly accolade after posting a…

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Statesmen of the Week: McGwire Jephson and Rylee Riesberg »

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Oskaloosa–Baseball player McGwire Jephson (Jr., Rigby, Idaho, Business Management) and softball player Rylee Riesberg (Jr., Ankeny, Iowa, Exercise Science) have been named the Statesmen of the Week for the week of April 6-12. Jephson went 6-for-14 at the plate as William Penn split a four-game…

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WPU Place Fourth at Mount Mercy Invite »

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Coralville–The William Penn women’s golf team improved in its second day of competition as it participated in the Mount Mercy Invitational Monday and Tuesday. The Statesmen finished fourth out of six teams with a two-round score of 690 (354-336) at the par-72 Brown Deer Golf…

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Statesmen Take Second After Falling in Playoff at Missouri Baptist Invitational »

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Alton, Ill. — The William Penn men’s golf team finished second place in the Missouri Baptist Invitational on Monday and Tuesday. The Statesmen originally tied for first but fell after a playoff hole. The navy and gold placed second out of 10 teams with a…

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Statesmen Once Again Split with Pirates »

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa, Iowa — The Statesmen baseball team split its second doubleheader matchup of the season against the Park Pirates on Tuesday. William Penn (18-19, 8-10) took game one by a score of 8-3 and fell in game two 12-11. WPU 8 – Park 3 The…

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OSKALOOSA GOLF TEAMS FINISH THIRD AT NEWTON MEET »

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Newton, Iowa — The Oskaloosa boys golf teams had a tough day on the course, finishing third out of four teams in both varsity and junior varsity action at a meet in Newton. The teams got off to a slow start, which made it hard…

Apr 18 2026 / Comments Off on OSKALOOSA GOLF TEAMS FINISH THIRD AT NEWTON MEET / Read More »

Central loses Tuesday showdown against Simpson »

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PELLA – The Central College baseball team came up short against the Simpson College Storm on Tuesday, losing 8-3. While there was plenty of offense on both sides, with each team recording 12 hits, the Dutch ultimately weren’t able to execute to the level of…

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OSKALOOSA GOLF TEAMS FINISH THIRD AT NEWTON MEET »

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Newton, Iowa — The Oskaloosa boys golf teams had a tough day on the course, finishing third out of four teams in both varsity and…

Apr 18 2026 / Comments Off on OSKALOOSA GOLF TEAMS FINISH THIRD AT NEWTON MEET / 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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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 Oskaloosa Quakers baseball team picture. (archive image)

JULY 1906: Shutouts Reign

by Mike Comfort The Iowa State League season rolled into July and each team received $293.35 for attendance on 4th of July games. Oskaloosa led the league in attendance with 2,755 people, resulting in $851.40 in…

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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