The Oskaloosa Independent

11/15/2025

Looks like I missed a good light show while out of the country this week, so show us your northern lights photos!!

10/30/2025

Good luck to all cross country runners participating Saturday at the state competition!! The 2A competition will take place at Wamego and include Jefferson County North Charger Rowan Robey and the Chargers boys team. Oskaloosa Bears Emma Vogel and Annabelle Shelkey will run in the 3A competition at Rim Rock Farms, rural Lawrence.

10/30/2025

Good luck to the Jefferson County North volleyball team who will compete at the state tournament Friday and Saturday in Dodge City.

10/30/2025

Tomorrow is HALLOWEEN and we want to see your little ghosts and goblins!!! Photos can be submitted to [email protected]. Please include the child's name, age, parents name, and town of residence.

10/16/2025

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10/08/2025

The Oskaloosa Independent is looking for Halloween happenings in our coverage area... Wi******er, Nortonville, McLouth, and Oskaloosa! Please email your news or flyers to [email protected] before Oct. 20.

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!!