🌱 How a William Penn wrestler turned doubt into national dominance

Coffee in hand, Oskaloosa? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How a William Penn wrestler turned doubt into national dominance
• Why Oskaloosa could be perfect for a Hallmark-style Christmas romance

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Winds becoming strong; rain, with a high of 48 and low of 13 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Friday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 35, low: 29.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 42 and low of 24 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The Drive: Sacrifice and hard work paying off for William Penn star wrestler Esther Kolawole (weareiowa.com) — A standout William Penn University wrestler in Oskaloosa, sophomore Esther Kolawole, is dominating again after an undefeated NAIA title season and even an Olympic appearance. She credits her relentless training, support from coaches and teammates, and her desire to support family in Nigeria for driving her success, and hopes her journey inspires others not to be limited by doubt or expectations.
   

• This Iowa city is the most likely to host a Hallmark Christmas movie (desmoinesregister.com subscription) — Oskaloosa gets a fun shout-out as one of several Iowa towns the Action Network says would make a charming Hallmark-style Christmas movie setting, alongside Winterset, Maquoketa, Urbandale and Iowa Falls. The ranking highlights cozy downtowns, light snowfall, and small-town romance vibes, while noting Winterset as the top Iowa pick and recalling past holiday films set in the state.
   

📸 Around Oskaloosa

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oskaloosa

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Friday December 19

• STEAM Story Time @Your Library
  Oskaloosa Public Library , 301 South Market Street , Oskaloosa
  10:30 am
• Historic Preservation Commission
  Oskaloosa, IA Calendar Oskaloosa, IA 52577
  12:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Basketball: B/JV
  Oskaloosa High School Spectator Gym
  8:30 am
• Wrestling: B/V
  Pella High School
  9:30 am
• Basketball: G/JV
  Oskaloosa High School Spectator Gym
  4:00 pm
• Basketball: B/V
  Oskaloosa High School Spectator Gym
  7:00 pm

Monday December 22

• Library Board of Trustees
  Oskaloosa, IA Calendar Oskaloosa, IA 52577
  4:00 pm
• Builders Club @ Your Library
  Oskaloosa Public Library , 301 South Market Street , Oskaloosa
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

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
• Suds of Love Free Laundry Night
  STOP N GO , 1308 A Ave E , Oskaloosa
  4:00 pm
• Thursday Night Sessions
  Studio Osky , 212 N Market St , Oskaloosa
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Oskaloosa. Apply here.
• Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Oskaloosa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oskaloosa here.

🗞 Nearby News

Pella

• Pella Christian Senior Bailey Vos Signs to Run Track at Northern Iowa (kniakrls.com)
• Pella City Council Held Final Meeting of 2025 on Tuesday (kniakrls.com)

Knoxville

• Origin Homes Breaks Ground of Third Phase of Veterans District (kniakrls.com)
• Knoxville Boys Roll Past Centerville, Girls Struggle In Loss (kniakrls.com)
• 100+ Men Red Rock Check Presentation Held in Knoxville Monday (kniakrls.com)

Ok Oskaloosa! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I haven’t heard the last report.
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