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09/26/2025

Stop by our store TOMORROW September 26th for the start of our 2 DAY SALE‼️

09/20/2025

🎉 Homecoming 2025: A Blast from the Past! 🎉

Homecoming week is in nine days! With a theme that takes us back through the decades, we’re excited to see how students and the community join in the fun.

Here’s the lineup for Sept. 29 – Oct. 3:

📅 Monday, Sept. 29 – Mini Me Monday (dress like your younger self)
Powderpuff Football at Lacey Complex | 6:30 pm

📅 Tuesday, Sept. 30 – Tired Tuesday (PJ Day)
Powderpuff Volleyball in the HS Gym | 7 pm

📅 Wednesday, Oct. 1 – Disco Duel (color competition by grade)

📅 Thursday, Oct. 2 – Throwback Thursday (dress like a past decade)
Parade lineup | 5:30 pm • Parade start | 6:30 pm
Coronation at Community Stadium | ~7:45 pm with guest speaker OHS grad Steven Staggs

📅 Friday, Oct. 3 – Spirit Day (maroon & white)
Pep Assembly | 2:45 pm • Football Game | 7:30 pm
Homecoming Dance (HS students only) | 9 pm – midnight | $3 entry

👕 Homecoming shirts are available for purchase to help support Student Council activities. Click here to order Homecoming Shirts - https://ohshomecoming2025.itemorder.com/shop/sale/

Join us for a week of celebration, community, and school spirit. Let’s make this Homecoming unforgettable! 💥

The Oskaloosa School Board voted unanimously on Wednesday, September 17, to terminate the teaching contract of Oskaloosa...
09/19/2025

The Oskaloosa School Board voted unanimously on Wednesday, September 17, to terminate the teaching contract of Oskaloosa High School art teacher Matthew Kargol under Iowa Code Chapter 279.

On Thursday, September 18, Kargol filed a federal lawsuit against the Oskaloosa Community School District, Kargol v. Oskaloosa Community School District, No. 4:25-cv-00351, in the Southern District of Iowa.

The district released a statement noting the matter was handled according to state and federal law and board policy, but declined further comment, citing ongoing litigation.

September 18, 2025 One day after his contract was terminated, former Oskaloosa High School art teacher Matthew Kargol filed a lawsuit in federal district court against the Oskaloosa Community School District. The Lawsuit The case, Kargol v. Oskaloosa Community School District, No. 4:25-cv-00351, was...

09/18/2025

The Oskaloosa School Board voted to fire teacher Matt Kargol at their special meeting Wednesday night.

09/15/2025
Mt. Pleasant defeated Oskaloosa 34–20 on Friday night.
09/14/2025

Mt. Pleasant defeated Oskaloosa 34–20 on Friday night.

It’s a great night for football here in Oskaloosa.
09/13/2025

It’s a great night for football here in Oskaloosa.

09/11/2025

Date: September 10, 2025 - 10:00 p.m.

Around 5:15 p.m. today, we were notified of a social media post involving an Oskaloosa High School teacher. Our team has been working on this throughout the evening and taking steps consistent with district policy. We recognize our community’s concerns, and we have an investigation in process. We will keep you informed when we have more to report.

🌳🎣🏹 The annual Youth Outdoor Field Day is back! Join Mahaska County Conservation and local partners on Saturday, Sept. 1...
09/10/2025

🌳🎣🏹 The annual Youth Outdoor Field Day is back! Join Mahaska County Conservation and local partners on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 8 a.m.–noon at Russell Wildlife Area.

Kids and families can enjoy fishing, wildlife ID, .22 shooting, fossil hunting, trapping, water safety, throwing, trail exploring, and much more. Hands-on fun for all ages!

💲 Cost is $5 per person. Register early online with a card or on-site with cash or check to Friends of Mahaska County Conservation. Kids who participate in activities are eligible to win prizes!

Don’t miss this family favorite day outdoors! 🌞

The Youth Outdoor Field Day event is an annual family favorite! Mahaska County Conservation and many other local organizations are offering a wide range of outdoor activities for kids and their families to enjoy. This year’s event will be held at the Russell Wildlife Area on Saturday, September 13...

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We are an Oskaloosa Iowa news source dedicated to bringing news from a different perspective and in a timely fashion. We are always looking for people to help report the news in the Mahaska, Poweshiek, Keokuk and Marion Counties. We are all volunteers reporting on things we see and the news around us to share with our neighbors. If you would like to be a part of our team with your writing, photography, video or any other skill you believe you can contribute with, or have seen news or want to share an event, email us at [email protected] General Information While this is an open forum, it's also a family friendly one, so please keep your comments and wall posts in good taste. In addition to keeping it family friendly, we ask that you follow our posting guidelines here. If you don't comply, your message will be removed. We will not allow: • Comments or submissions that contain vulgar, profane, hateful or abusive language or images; personal attacks of any kind; or offensive terms that discriminate against specific ethnic, national or racial groups. • Comments that are spam, are clearly “off topic,” or that promote services or products. • Comments that promote or advertise a business or commercial transaction. This includes promotion or endorsement of any financial, commercial or non-governmental agency. • Comments that suggest or encourage illegal activity. You participate at your own risk, taking personal responsibility for your comments, your username and any information provided. Finally, the appearance of external links on this site does not constitute official endorsement on behalf of Oskaloosa News. Thank you for your participation and feel free to send us comments or suggestions on what you’d like to see or read about.