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Oskaloosa Middle School Cross Country Competes on Challenging Van Buren Course
The Oskaloosa middle school cross country team competed at the Van Buren Invitational Tuesday night after Knoxville canceled its meet because of course conditions. The Indians traveled to Van Buren for a challenging race that featured a 2.2-mile course, making it the longest race distance the team will compete in this season. The course included multiple trail hills throughout the route, creating one of the toughest challenges of the year for the runners.
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Eagles Edge Rival Savages in Five-Set-Thriller
It took all five Thursday at Keota High School in the latest volleyball rivalry between the Eagles and Sigourney Savages with the home team coming out on top. Keota took the contest 25-19, 25-15, 23-25-, 22-25 and 15-12. After winning the first two, the Eagles were a pair of points away from sweeping the Savages before Sigourney bounced back to erase a 23-18 deficit and win set three, take set four, and grab an early lead in set five. Following the contest, Eagle seniors Kaylee Kindred, Jaylah Redlinger and Emily Conger talked with KCII Sports about the win. “Our energy was really high and we just knew we wanted the set more than they did. We knew we had it in us and we pulled it off. We knew that we had to get it right from the start and have high energy all around. We couldn’t put our heads down to get the sets. We were really positive and really excited to play this game. It was very intense and crazy. We gave it everything we had and we had each other’s back through it all, no matter what. Even if we lost a point, we just got right back up because we knew that we wanted it. We left it all on the court and played our very best. It feels like we all thought we should have finished it earlier so we wanted it extra at that point. This means a lot since we play them all the time and they are very competitive just like we are and they bring a good crowd. We do the same. We just had it in us more tonight and I’m so glad to end that game the way we did being seniors. It’s been a big goal for us this year and previous years, and we just knew that we really wanted to finish it off this year. I don’t think we have beaten them for a while so it felt pretty good!”
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Ottumwa Schools Announce September Employees of the Month
Ottumwa Schools is recognizing five staff members for their outstanding work and dedication to students and the school district. Katy Grindle – Evans Junior High School Secretary. Sarah Hazelwood – Fahrney Elementary Third Grade Teacher. Paula Hoff – Ottumwa High School Spanish Teacher. Kolby Mercer – Youth...
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Prep Football: Mt. Pleasant’s Overtime Trickery Spoils Washington’s Homecoming
Washington, IA- “Thank God it worked, right?” Mt. Pleasant head coach John Bowlin had a decision to make in front of a raucous Friday night crowd at Case Field. A crowd celebrating a Homecoming and a crowd agitated provoked by the rain and by another iteration of a Mt. Pleasant/Washington rivalry game. An edition that needed an overtime period and a trick play to decide the 29-28 final to keep the Panthers perfect for the season.
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Sigourney Crowns Sadie Clarahan and Hayden Bensmiller as 2026 Homecoming Queen and King
Sigourney High School crowned its 2026 Homecoming Queen and King on Wednesday, September 23rd during Boom Night on Cobra Field, following a parade through Sigourney that began at 7:00 p.m. at the elementary school and proceeded toward the high school. Bob Howard was selected as Grand Marshal for the parade....
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Local High School Football Scores (Week 5)
(6-0) Pekin 55, (2-3) Van Buren County 14 (Final from Thursday) (4-1) West Burlington/Notre Dame 44, (2-3) Central Lee 22. (5-0) Mt. Pleasant 29, (3-2) Washington 28 (Overtime) (5-0) Solon 47, (2-3) Fairfield 8. (3-2) Fort Madison 55, (1-4) Keokuk 36. Class 4A. (3-2) Clinton 41, (1-4) Burlington 15.
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Oskaloosa Schools Explain Homecoming Game Forfeit, Investigation and Next Steps
Oskaloosa, Iowa – School officials decided to cancel the pep rally and the varsity football game on Friday, as well as to postpone the Homecoming dance, because of reports that night of unsolicited toilet paper being thrown that night, damage to property, the use of racial slurs, and intimidating behavior during the Homecoming events.
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Trojans drop district opener at Albia
ALBIA — Entering district play with a record of 2-1, the STC football team had to travel to a familiar ‘house of pain’ on Friday night, Sept. 18. With memories of a decade ago hanging in the air, the Trojans traveled to Albia — the site of the 2015 STC football team’s only loss in the last playoff game before reaching the UNI-Dome that season. Once again this year, the Blue Demons were not a welcoming host.
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Fairfield Teacher Heidi Grunwald Named 2026 Iowa Masonic Teacher of the Year
Fairfield High School teacher Heidi Grunwald has been named the 2026 Iowa Masonic Teacher of the Year, according to a press release from Fairfield Community School District. Grunwald was recognized on September 17th during the Iowa Masonic Grand Lodge’s Annual Meeting in Bettendorf, where she was introduced to Masons and their families from across the state. She was joined at the event by her husband John Grunwald, FHS administrator Larissa Tyler, and representatives from Fairfield’s Clinton Lodge No. 15.
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Ottumwa Schools Announces 2026 Hall of Fame Inductees
The Ottumwa High School Hall of Fame Committees are proud to announce the 2026 Class for the Ottumwa Schools Hall of Fame, recognizing six individuals whose achievements, leadership, and lasting contributions have helped shape the proud tradition of Ottumwa Schools and the greater Ottumwa community. The 2026 class includes Athletics Hall of Fame inductees Joe Curran, Sherry Strunk (Thompson), and Jim Courtney; Athletics Hall of Fame recognition honorees Katie Maher and Kristen Paulson; and Alumni Hall of Fame inductee Larry Northup.
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Hillcrest’s Miller Honored as All-District
The final summer on the diamond for Hillcrest Academy senior Rowan Miller has ended in hardware. Miller is representing the Ravens on the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association Class 1A All-Southeast District Second-Team as a utilityman. Offensively, Miller hit .383, seventh in the Southeast Iowa Superconference with a .548OBP, third in the league and .650slug third in the league, an 1.198OPS also third with 33 runs scored, second in conference, 23 total hits, seven in conference, 15RBI and 17 stolen bases eighth in the league. On the mound, He finished with a 2-1 record, throwing 16 innings, allowing just three earned runs, third fewest in the state on a 1.31ERA, third best in conference with 17 strikeouts.
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Fremont-Mills Students Stage Walkout To Protest School Board Actions
A student-led walkout at Fremont-Mills School Friday put a spotlight on growing concerns over the school board’s recent decisions, including a vote to not hire a transgender teacher and questions about whether the board’s actions align with district policy and its responsibility to provide an inclusive school environment.
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Ottumwa Schools Mourn Loss of Student
The Ottumwa Community School District is mourning the loss of one of its student, Kayleb Kramer, who recently began his junior year at Ottumwa High School. In a message to families and the school community, the district shared its heartbreak over Kayleb’s passing and extended its thoughts to his family, friends, classmates, teachers and everyone who knew him.
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Columbus High School Courtyard Transforming Into Educational Outdoor Space
The courtyard surrounding Columbus Community High School is receiving a transformation. Together with students from Columbus Community High School and local conservation departments, the area is changing from a regular outdoor space to an outdoor learning environment. Louisa County Conservation Naturalist Lana Artz-McComb explains how the project went from idea...
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William Penn University Invites Alumni Back for Homecoming 2026
(OSKALOOSA, Iowa)— William Penn University will welcome alumni back to campus for Homecoming 2026, October 22–24. This year, the University is especially encouraging members of the Classes of 1956, 1966, 1976, 1986, 1996, 2006, 2011, and 2016 to return to Oskaloosa. These class years mark milestone reunions ranging from 10 to 70 years.
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Hills Bank Youth Salute Honors Over 50 Area Students
Seniors from high schools around the KCII listening area were recently honored by the Hills Bank Youth Salute program. The program honors students for their accomplishments in leadership, academics, and service to their school and community. In total, 56 students from Washington, Mid-Prairie, Highland, Hillcrest Academy, and Lone Tree were...
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Oskaloosa School District Superintendent speaks following Homecoming cancellation
OSKALOOSA, Iowa (KCRG) - The Oskaloosa school district says it will reschedule its’ homecoming dance following reports of inappropriate behavior from students. Last week the school district cancelled its homecoming game after reports of racial slurs and vandalism by students. The district learned some students caused property damage at...