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Dubuque Rallies in Second Half to Edge Grinnell, 1-0 »

GRINNELL, Iowa — For 45 minutes Tuesday afternoon, Grinnell College controlled the flow of its season opener. The University of Dubuque flipped the script after halftime. Sarah Thompson scored in…

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Central Dutch Athletics

Bethel spoils opening Central volleyball match »

INDIANOLA – The Central College volleyball won the opening set of its season Tuesday against Bethel University (Minn.) before dropping the match 17-26, 25-23, 25-15, 25-23. The Dutch (0-1) recorded…

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Oskaloosa to Mark 25th Anniversary of 9/11 With Community Ceremony »

The flag that flew over Ground Zero by Musco is flying once again for the 10th Anniversary of 9/11

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks changed the nation, Oskaloosa residents will come together…

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Mahaska County Conservation Looks Ahead to Fall Programs and Outdoor Activities »

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OSKALOOSA, Iowa – After a busy summer that welcomed families and visitors to the Environmental Learning Center and its Nature…

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Oskaloosa Mail Carrier Honored for Helping Elderly Woman After Fall »

City Carrier Jeff Miller and Supervisor Jon Roen (photo provided)

Oskaloosa, IA – City Carrier Jeff Miller was finishing up a loop when he heard a faint call of “Mailman!”…

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Harvest season nears in Iowa; Farm Rescue taking applications »

Corn grows along west-bound U.S. 80 in Iowa Aug. 31, 2026. (Photo by Cami Koons/Iowa Capital Dispatch)

by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch August 31, 2026 Less than 10% of Iowa corn acres have reached the mature…

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Dubuque Rallies in Second Half to Edge Grinnell, 1-0 »

Grinnell College

GRINNELL, Iowa — For 45 minutes Tuesday afternoon, Grinnell College controlled the flow of its season opener. The University of Dubuque flipped the script after halftime. Sarah Thompson scored in the 82nd minute to lift Dubuque to a 1-0 victory over Grinnell on Sept. 1,…

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Bethel spoils opening Central volleyball match »

Central Dutch Athletics

INDIANOLA – The Central College volleyball won the opening set of its season Tuesday against Bethel University (Minn.) before dropping the match 17-26, 25-23, 25-15, 25-23. The Dutch (0-1) recorded 16 kills in the first set 36 attack attempts to take the early advantage. Central…

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Central men falter against nationally ranked side »

Central Dutch Athletics

PELLA- A short-handed Central College men’s soccer team fell 3-1 against St. Olaf College (Minn.), the No. 3 ranked team in Division III, in Tuesday’s season opener. Starting the season without three of its top returning midfielders didn’t stop the Dutch (0-1) from scoring the…

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Kresser Win HOA Award as Statesmen Start Year with Bronze at Fort Hays State Shoot »

William Penn Athletics

Fort Hays, Kan.–Wyatt Kresser (Sr., Independence, Iowa, Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management) was excellent across the board Saturday and Sunday as the William Penn shotgun sports team opened its 2026-2027 campaign at the Fort Hays State Invitational. As a team, WPU was third out of…

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Efficient Statesmen Close Non-Conference Schedule with Big Win »

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–Although it had fewer overall looks at the goal, the William Penn women’s soccer team took advantage what it did have as it won 5-1 over Dordt on a steamy day in non-conference play. With temperatures reaching the high 90s and heat indexes well over…

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Statesmen of the Week: Wyatt Kresser and Emily Sjoberg »

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Oskaloosa–Men’s shotgun sports athlete Wyatt Kresser (Sr., Independence, Iowa, Entrepreneurship and Business Management) and women’s shotgun sports athlete Emily Sjoberg (Jr., Citrus Heights, Calif., Undecided) have been named the Statesmen of the Week for the week of August 24-30. Kresser won the High Overall Athlete…

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McDonald’s Blocks Lead to First Heart POW Award »

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–John McDonald (Jr., Houston, Texas, Industrial Technology) came up big on a pair of opponent kicking attempts, and for his efforts he was named Heart of America Athletic Conference Football Special Teams Player of the Week Monday. McDonald’s award is the first of his career.…

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William Penn Named Heart ASA Chapter School of the Year »

William Penn Athletics

Oskaloosa–The William Penn University Association of Student-Athletes was recently recognized for its tremendous efforts on campus and in the community as it was named a 2025-2026 Heart of America Athletic Conference Chapter of the Year. The award, in its inaugural year, recognized both WPU and…

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EBF Rockets Battle Back to Win Consolation Bracket at West Branch Tournament »

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WEST BRANCH, Iowa — The Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont volleyball team turned a difficult morning into a strong finish Saturday, Aug. 29, battling through five matches and winning the consolation bracket at the West Branch Tournament. The Rockets went 2-3 on the day, but their final record did…

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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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EBF Rockets Battle Back to Win Consolation Bracket at West Branch Tournament »

Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont

WEST BRANCH, Iowa — The Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont volleyball team turned a difficult morning into a strong finish Saturday, Aug. 29, battling through five matches and winning…

Sep 1 2026 / Comments Off on EBF Rockets Battle Back to Win Consolation Bracket at West Branch Tournament / 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

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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