🌱 Why Oskaloosa’s superintendent briefly worked without an active license

Hi Oskaloosa! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Oskaloosa’s superintendent briefly worked without an active license
• How William Penn exploded for 104 points in conference play
• How much is farmland southeast of Oskaloosa really selling for?

Also on today's calendar: Thursday Night Sessions and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Freezing fog in the morning, with a high of 41 and low of 37 degrees.
• Thursday: Winds becoming strong; colder, temps: high: 45, low: 10. ⛄️ Brr!
• Friday: Colder with some sun, with a high of 32 and low of 29 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Superintendent Mike Fisher's administrator license expired Nov. 30; renewal submitted (oskynews.org) — Oskaloosa’s school superintendent briefly lacked a valid Iowa administrator license after an oversight caused it to expire on November 30, but he has now submitted his renewal and obtained a temporary extension. The district says he is using paid time off until the renewal is fully processed and emphasizes that the situation is being handled transparently and according to state guidance.
   

• William Penn pulls away from Baker for 104–82 conference win (oskaloosa.com) — William Penn University’s men’s basketball team in Oskaloosa pulled away from Baker for a high-scoring 104–82 conference victory, highlighted by a strong performance from standout guard Malik Larane. The win adds momentum to the Statesmen’s season and gives local fans another reason to follow upcoming home games closely.
   

• Iowa farmland market holds steady heading into 2026 (farmprogress.com) — Farmland just southeast of Oskaloosa in Mahaska County recently sold for $15,700 per acre, reflecting strong local land values despite softer commodity prices. The article explains how this sale fits into a mostly steady Iowa farmland market, with recent survey data showing only modest statewide value declines heading into 2026.
   

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📸 Around Oskaloosa

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oskaloosa

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 18

• Suds of Love Free Laundry Night
  STOP N GO, 1308 A Ave E, Oskaloosa
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday December 18

• Alphabet Story Time @Your Library
  Oskaloosa Public Library , 301 South Market Street , Oskaloosa
  10:30 am
• MONTHLY MAKERSPACE PROGRAM
  Oskaloosa Public Library , 301 South Market Street , Oskaloosa
  3:30 pm
• Swimming: B/High School
  Oskaloosa YMCA
  5:30 pm
• Thursday Night Sessions
  Studio Osky , 212 N Market St , Oskaloosa
  6:30 pm
• Wrestling: B/V
  Pella High School
  6:30 pm
• Wrestling: B/JV
  Pella High School
  6:30 pm

Friday December 19

• STEAM Story Time @Your Library
  Oskaloosa Public Library , 301 South Market Street , Oskaloosa
  10:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday December 17

• All Ages Program @ Your Library
  Oskaloosa Public Library , 301 South Market Street , Oskaloosa
  3:30 pm

Thursday December 18

• Alphabet Story Time @Your Library
  Oskaloosa Public Library , 301 South Market Street , Oskaloosa
  10:30 am
• MONTHLY MAKERSPACE PROGRAM
  Oskaloosa Public Library , 301 South Market Street , Oskaloosa
  3:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Mahaska Health posted a job opening for Billing Specialist in Oskaloosa. Apply here.
• CRH posted a job opening for Forklift Operator in Oskaloosa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oskaloosa here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Pella

• Pella Basketball Teams Traveling to Gilbert This Evening (kniakrls.com)
• Refugee Engagement and Support Alliance of Pella Looking for an Executive Director (kniakrls.com)

Knoxville

• Knoxville Basketball Heads To Centerville Tonight (kniakrls.com)
• 100+ Men Red Rock Check Presentation Held in Knoxville Monday (kniakrls.com)
• One seriously hurt in Knoxville residential fire Sunday afternoon (kcci.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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