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🌱 How 48 new townhomes could reshape Oskaloosa’s fast-growing west side

Oskaloosa, Iowa Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good day Oskaloosa! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How 48 new townhomes could reshape Oskaloosa’s fast-growing west side
  • What William Penn’s presidential retirement means for Oskaloosa’s hometown university

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

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 77 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunny; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 79, low: 56.
  • Friday: A stray morning shower; warm, with a high of 87 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Hubbell announces Westgate Townhomes, 48 rental townhomes in Oskaloosa (oskynews.org) — A $9.4 million Westgate Townhomes project will bring 48 new rental units to Oskaloosa near Suffolk Road and Coal Mine Loop, with construction expected to start in mid-to-late 2026. Backed by state housing incentives and strong city support, the development sits close to Musco, Clow Valve, TRIO Entertainment Complex, and Mahaska Health, aligning new housing with growing local employers.
   

• William Penn University Announces Presidential Retirement, Leadership Transition (oskynews.org) — William Penn University in Oskaloosa has announced that President John Ottosson will retire in summer 2027, kicking off a formal search for new leadership. During his tenure, the university cut debt, invested heavily in campus facilities, expanded academic and athletic programs, and reached record enrollment on the Oskaloosa campus, positioning the school for long-term stability.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • McDonald's posted a job opening for McDonalds Crew Member in Oskaloosa. Apply here.
  • Mahaska Health posted a job opening for Maintenance Technician in Oskaloosa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oskaloosa here.

🗞 Nearby News

Pella

  • PCM Track and Field Teams Compete at Pella Monday, Soccer Dominates Boone (kniakrls.com)
  • Pella sets date for tulip digging (kcci.com)
  • Inside Pella: Your Dutch-Inspired Getaway (bravamagazine.com)

Ottumwa

  • Trump Revoked Temporary Protected Status in 2025. Ottumwa, Iowa Is Still Reeling. (sentientmedia.org)

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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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