The Oskaloosa Independent

08/07/2025

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07/28/2025

Flags have been raised on the start of the 2025 Jefferson County 4-H fair. Events run Monday through Thursday this week.

07/22/2025

HOT OFF THE PRESS📢 Dueling mother/daughter 4-H fair feature stories running this week! Pick up a copy and let us know in the comments whose story wins the purple ribbon :)

07/07/2025

05/31/2025

Congratulations to your hometown Lady Bears for winning the 2A state softball tournament today in Pratt!

05/30/2025

Good luck Lady Bears!!

05/22/2025

Lady Bears advance to Pratt with a 4-1 win over Rossville.

05/13/2025

Current listing of filings for office, deadline approaching Posted on May 13, 2025 by JeffCountyNews by Clarke DavisThe most recent filings reported by the Jefferson County Election Office are two school board incumbents, Kelly Midgley and Tara Garrow.Midgley, 41, Meriden, holds Pos. 6 on the Jeffer...

05/11/2025

Congratulations to the Oskaloos High School Class of 2025!! The first of our county graduates. We are proud to be your hometown newspaper.

03/01/2025

Congratulations to Oskaloosa Bear Holly Thacher for her winning her FOUR TIME state wrestling championship today and Wrestler of the Year award!! The community is very proud of you ❤️💙🐻

02/18/2025

It is almost time for the ER Open House! Save the date for this Friday from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Drop in for a tour of our newly-remodeled ER rooms and many other recently renovated spaces. We are excited to see you!

01/30/2025

A "sweet" tribute to Grandma Jean....