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Central gears up for NCAA track and field championships »

PELLA— Thirteen Central College athletes have qualified in 12 events for the NCAA Division III outdoor track and field championships at Claremont, Calif. The meet will be staged Thursday through…

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Central rated 10th in men’s track and field rankings »

PELLA—The Central College men’s track and field team is ranked 10th in the ninth week of power rankings released by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.…

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Bronze Theft Problem Disgraces Veterans »

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Oskaloosa, Iowa – It’s a common sight at most cemeteries, especially during the week leading up to Memorial Day. But…

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LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS COLLABORATE ON OPERATION BACKPACK 2012 »

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Oskaloosa, Iowa – Students may still be counting down to summer break but the Operation Backpack of Mahaska County Committee…

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Mahaska Supervisors Approve Airport Board Appointee »

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Oskaloosa, Iowa – During a near marathon session, the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors approved Joe Warrick to a 4…

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Osky City Council Settles Eminent Domain Case »

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by R.D. Keep Oskaloosa, Iowa – During Oskaloosa’s council meeting Monday night city leaders agreed to an award to the…

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Lightning Claim 2nd Championship of 2012 »

Front Row (l. to r.): Coach Kevin Nunnikhoven, Keaton DeKock, Alex Dejong, Jaden Van Roekel, Jacob Kime Back Row (l. to r.): Coach Bryan Kime, KJ McCrea, Rian Yates, Tanner DeKock, Charlie Bandstra, Alex Chapman, Tucker Nunnikhoven, Coach Doug Yates Absent: Coach Doug DeKock

Oskaloosa, Iowa – Fresh off their first tournament title of the year in Iowa City, the Oskaloosa Lightning 12U baseball team returned to action this past weekend at the Pre-Memorial Day Hardball Tournament in Burlington. And once again the Lightning claimed the championship with great…

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EDDYVILLE RACEWAY PARK RACE RESULTS »

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EDDYVILLE RACEWAY PARK RACE RESULTS May 19, 2012 Low Roller No Box Winner: Doug Hayes, Des Moines, Des Moines, 6.33 dial-in, 6.3662 elapsed time, 102.32 mph, .034 reaction time. Runner-up: Bobby Wages, Princeton, Mo., 6.52 dial-in, 6.535 elapsed time, 104.48 mph, .077 reaction time. Semi-finalist:…

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Central gears up for NCAA track and field championships »

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PELLA— Thirteen Central College athletes have qualified in 12 events for the NCAA Division III outdoor track and field championships at Claremont, Calif. The meet will be staged Thursday through Saturday at Claremont-Mudd-Scripps. The field was announced Sunday afternoon. Men aiming high—Seven veterans return to…

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Record High Attendance for Oskaloosa High School Soccer »

The crowd size continues to grow at the Lacey Complex stadium for high school girls soccer

Oskaloosa, Iowa – Friday night, May 18th, much cheering could be heard as the Oskaloosa High School Girls Soccer team took the field at the Stadium for their last regular home game this season at Lacey Recreation Complex. The game brought record high attendance as…

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Oskaloosa YMCA Aerials Xcel team wraps up season at State »

Pictured are the Level 2 and 3 Xcel Rookies. From left to right, row 1: Nobalee Galbraith, Lydia VanVeldhuizen, Ellison Ritzert, Hailey Gunn, & Lilly McKay. Row 2: Nichole Gokey, Rylee Ebelsheiser, Willa Kelpe, Ella Roach, Faith DeRonde. (Ella Roach was unable to compete at state)

The Oskaloosa YMCA Aerials Xcel team competed at the State Meet on May 5 Sports Plex West in Waukee, hosted by Sapphire Gymnastics. This wraps up the season for the Aerials Xcel Team. Their coaches were very happy with the gymnasts’ performances and could definitely…

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Central rated 10th in men’s track and field rankings »

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PELLA—The Central College men’s track and field team is ranked 10th in the ninth week of power rankings released by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. The Dutch slid one notch from last week’s ranking. Meanwhile, the women’s squad dropped out…

May 22 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
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Record High Attendance for Oskaloosa High School Soccer »

The crowd size continues to grow at the Lacey Complex stadium for high school girls soccer

Oskaloosa, Iowa – Friday night, May 18th, much cheering could be heard as the Oskaloosa High School Girls Soccer team took the field at the…

May 22 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

Oskaloosa Ensembles Perform Well at State Large Group Festival »

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On Friday evening, May 4 the High School Choir, Band and String Orchestra performed at State Large Group Festival in Oskaloosa. Each group performed for…

May 9 2012 / No Comment / Read More »

E.B.H.S. BAND EARNS DIVISION I RATING AT STATE »

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Eddyville, Iowa – On Saturday, May 5th, the Eddyville / Blakesburg Concert Band earned a division I rating at State Large Group Contest at Albia…

May 8 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
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Traffic Enforcement Camera Ban?

Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Osky News. There has been a lot of debate on traffic enforcement cameras in Iowa. It was one…

May 18 2012 / Read More »
Practicing Economy Georgia Diehm

Georgia’s Kitchen: Pie

How many of us doesn’t enjoy a piece of fresh-baked pie warm from the oven? I know I do! We all have our favorite traditional ones; apple, peach, pumpkin, etc. But I want to give you…

May 11 2012 / Read More »
Events Book Vault

Meet Jane Lea Dykstra

Saturday, May 26, 10:30 AM at The Book Vault Jane Lea Dykstra, former Oskaloosa resident and daughter of Mel and Jeneane Dykstra, will be at Book Vault for the debut of her book, What Heaven is…

May 21 2012 / Read More »
Clubs and Organizations United Way

LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS COLLABORATE ON OPERATION BACKPACK 2012

Oskaloosa, Iowa – Students may still be counting down to summer break but the Operation Backpack of Mahaska County Committee is already preparing for the fourth annual back-to-school county backpack program season. Operation Backpack is a…

May 22 2012 / Read More »
Local Sports Front Row (l. to r.): Coach Kevin Nunnikhoven, Keaton DeKock, Alex Dejong, Jaden Van Roekel, Jacob Kime Back Row (l. to r.): Coach Bryan Kime, KJ McCrea, Rian Yates, Tanner DeKock, Charlie Bandstra, Alex Chapman, Tucker Nunnikhoven, Coach Doug Yates Absent: Coach Doug DeKock

Lightning Claim 2nd Championship of 2012

Oskaloosa, Iowa – Fresh off their first tournament title of the year in Iowa City, the Oskaloosa Lightning 12U baseball team returned to action this past weekend at the Pre-Memorial Day Hardball Tournament in Burlington. And…

May 22 2012 / Read More »
Education William Penn University

William Penn University Awards Over $1 Million In Scholarships To Local Students

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The William Penn University faculty, staff, and administration are thrilled to have over 100 students from Mahaska County enrolled for the 2012-2013 school year. These students join the increasing Statesmen population and attribute…

May 21 2012 / Read More »
Local Businesses Book Vault

Publisher Jason Brommel at Book Vault‏

Aspiring writers and illustrators! Meet Jason Brommel of Myriad Book Publishing Wednesday, April 25 6:00-8:00PM Book Vault Book Vault invites you to meet publisher Jason Brommel, founder of Myriad Book Publishing of Des Moines along with…

Apr 23 2012 / Read More »
National News Rwandan President Paul Kagame delivers the commencement address Saturday at William Penn University (photo by Ken Allsup)

Rwandan President Paul Kagame Delivers Commencement Address

Oskaloosa, Iowa – Security was tight as the visiting head of state, Rwandan President Paul Kagame was on hand to deliver the 2012 commencement address at William Penn University. Students of William Penn started gathering just…

May 14 2012 / Read More »

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