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Statesmen Defense Stands Tall in 14-13 Win Over Missouri Valley »

Oskaloosa–The William Penn football team beat Missouri Valley 14-13 in a defensive Heart of America Athletic Conference North-South crossover game Saturday. No. 13 WPU (2-0) overcame being outgained by the…

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Reverse Sweep Highlights 3-1 Weekend at Home Tourney »

Oskaloosa–The William Penn women’s volleyball team dropped its opening contest, but closed strong as it finished 3-1 at its own Labor Day Tournament Friday and Saturday. WPU (9-5) start the…

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Youth Outdoor Field Day Returns Saturday at Russell Wildlife Area »

Mahaska County Conservation Looks Ahead to Fall Programs and Outdoor Activities

OSKALOOSA – Kids will have the chance to fish, build kites, and explore nature this Saturday at the 23rd annual…

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NASA leaders urge Iowa State University students to join lunar base program »

NASA Moon Base Project Manager Carlos García-Galán speaks at Iowa State University Sept. 8, 2026, about the mission to establish a permanent base on the moon. (Photo by Brooklyn Draisey/Iowa Capital Dispatch)

by Brooklyn Draisey, Iowa Capital Dispatch September 8, 2026 State and federal officials connected to U.S. space exploration detailed plans…

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US Department of Energy awards up to $1.9B loan for nuclear plant restart »

The control room at at Duane Arnold Energy Center, pictured Sept. 8, 2026, is one of several areas that will be upgraded as the nuclear plant recommissions. (Photo by Cami Koons/Iowa Capital Dispatch)

by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch September 8, 2026 PALO — The U.S. Department of Energy has closed on a…

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Oskaloosa Students Prepare 2,977-Flag Memorial for 9/11 Anniversary »

Student Council members Jonah DeVore, Ireland McGraw, and Vani Patel sat down in the Oskaloosa News Studio to talk about the OHS Student Council participation in the upcoming 9/11 Ceremony.

Oskaloosa High School students plan to place almost 3,000 American flags on the town square this Thursday to honor those…

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Statesmen Defense Stands Tall in 14-13 Win Over Missouri Valley »

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Oskaloosa–The William Penn football team beat Missouri Valley 14-13 in a defensive Heart of America Athletic Conference North-South crossover game Saturday. No. 13 WPU (2-0) overcame being outgained by the Vikings 363-201, including tallying 115 yards on the ground and 86 through the air. After…

Sep 7 2026 / Comments Off on Statesmen Defense Stands Tall in 14-13 Win Over Missouri Valley / Read More »

Reverse Sweep Highlights 3-1 Weekend at Home Tourney »

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Oskaloosa–The William Penn women’s volleyball team dropped its opening contest, but closed strong as it finished 3-1 at its own Labor Day Tournament Friday and Saturday. WPU (9-5) start the weekend with a 3-0 loss to Briar Cliff Friday (20-25, 18-25, 23-25), but bounced back…

Sep 7 2026 / Comments Off on Reverse Sweep Highlights 3-1 Weekend at Home Tourney / Read More »

Two Second-Half Goals Lead WPU to Shutout Over Concordia (Neb.) »

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Oskaloosa–A refreshed Statesmen men’s soccer team got back on the pitch for the first time in two weeks, posting a 2-0 non-conference victory over Concordia (Neb.) Saturday. No. 4 William Penn (2-0-1), which outshot the Bulldogs 19-13, has not allowed a goal since the seventh…

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Rye in Top 10 as Season Opens at Central Dutch Invitational »

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Pella–The William Penn women’s cross country team got its campaign underway as it battled at the Central Dutch Invitational Friday. In a competition marred by oppressive heat, the Statesmen finished third out of four teams with 83 points, while host Central won the team crown…

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Statesmen Start 2026 at Central Meet »

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Pella–The William Penn men’s cross country team competed for the first time in the new season Friday as it took on a small, but talented field at the Central Dutch Invitational. With high temperatures stealing the headlines, the Statesmen finished third out of three teams…

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Dutch women’s soccer team blanked by Bennies »

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PELLA – The bounces and breaks all went against the Central College women’s soccer team in a 3-0 loss to the College of Saint Benedict (Minn.) Sunday afternoon. The Dutch (2-1-0) peppered the net with 14 shot attempts, including nine on frame, but could never…

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Howard Scores as Grinnell Women Tie Saint Mary’s 1-1 »

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GRINNELL — Rylee Howard answered an early Saint Mary’s goal, but Grinnell could not find the winner despite a second-half push in a 1-1 women’s soccer tie Sunday, Sept. 6, at Springer Field. Grinnell finished with a 10-5 advantage in shots and a 7-3 edge…

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NO. 11 WARRIORS OUTLAST NO. 14 GOLDEN EAGLES »

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September 06, 2026 Cheyenne, WY – No. 11 Indian Hills Women’s Soccer extended its unbeaten streak to six matches to start the year as the Warriors ran past No. 14 nationally ranked Laramie County Community College (WY) 2-1 on Sunday afternoon. The Warriors move to…

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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 »

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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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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…

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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…

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

Youth Outdoor Field Day Returns Saturday at Russell Wildlife Area

OSKALOOSA – Kids will have the chance to fish, build kites, and explore nature this Saturday at the 23rd annual Youth Outdoor Field Day, hosted by Mahaska County Conservation at Russell Wildlife Area. The event takes…

Sep 9 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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