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Dutch season ends in classic NCAA softball battle »

EAU CLAIRE, WIS.—The challenge from coach George Wares to his Central College softball team heading into Saturday’s NCAA Division III contest with No. 5-ranked powerhouse Texas-Tyler was both stern and…

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GRINNELL COLLEGE ANNOUNCES 2013 HONOR G AWARDS FOR MALE ATHLETES »

GRINNELL, Iowa – A half-dozen male senior student-athletes were honored at the 2013 Grinnell College Honor G Banquet Saturday at Herrick Chapel. Erik Figge ’13 and Pun Winichakul ‘13 received…

May 19 2013 / No Comment / Read More »
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Friday After Five – 2013 »

Friday After Five from June 3, 2011 (photo Ginger Allsup)

Oskaloosa, Iowa – 2013 will be the 10th year for Friday After Five in Oskaloosa. This year the event is…

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Mahaska Health Partnership Celebrates EMS Week »

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MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership is celebrating Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, May 19-25. EMS Week aims to bring…

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Tribute Cart Takes 1st Tour »

Tribute Cart Takes 1st Tour

Residents at Timberline View received the first trail tram tour on the Tribute tram on Monday afternoon. The blue 1937…

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Memories and Mayflowers »

Nelson Pioneer Farm

Saturday May 25th, 10 am – 4 pm Crafts and Exhibits: Make a Tussie Mussie & Learn the Language of…

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North Mahaska Youth Bowling Team (submitted photo)

North Mahaska Youth Finish USBC Bowling Season by Christy Bellinger Ten North Mahaska Students completed the USBC Youth Bowling Program during the 2012-2013 fall and winter season. Students participated through three area bowling alleys: Excit-A-Bowl in Pella, Star Lanes in Montezuma, and Mahaska Bowl in…

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Summer Strength and Conditioning Program‏ »

Oskaloosa Indians

Our summer strength and conditioning program will begin on Monday June 3rd. All athletes are encouraged to participate and continue to build upon the progress they’ve made throughout the year. The following schedule applies to Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 06/03/13-08/09/13 7:15 AM – Boys/Girls (Grades…

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Hurricanes Stumble at Slugfest NIT »

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The Oskaloosa Hurricanes 12U baseball team was back in action this past weekend at the Slugfest NIT tournament in Indianola, IA.  The ‘Canes were unable to sustain their recent strong play, stumbling to a 13th place finish from a field of 17 teams from across…

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5th Grade Track Meet »

Oskaloosa 5th Grade Track Meet - 2013 (submitted photo)

Around 200 5th graders from Oskaloosa Elementary School walked over to the stadium at the Lacey Recreation Complex to compete in a track meet against their fellow classmates on May 14th. With the sun shining, low wind and the smell of sun screen in the…

May 22 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

ASA Softball At Lacey Complex »

ASA Softball at the Lacey Sports Complex (submitted photo)

ASA Softball hosts a National qualifier at the Lacey Recreation Complex in Oskaloosa Greg Dickel, the ASA Junior Olympic District Commissioner for Central and Southern Iowa, held a USA National qualifier tournament for 14U level ASU softball at the Lacey Complex Saturday and Sunday May…

May 20 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

Dutch season ends in classic NCAA softball battle »

Central College

EAU CLAIRE, WIS.—The challenge from coach George Wares to his Central College softball team heading into Saturday’s NCAA Division III contest with No. 5-ranked powerhouse Texas-Tyler was both stern and direct. Battle, he implored. The hall of fame coach thought there was some spark missing…

May 19 2013 / No Comment / Read More »
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Summer Strength and Conditioning Program‏ »

Oskaloosa Indians

Our summer strength and conditioning program will begin on Monday June 3rd. All athletes are encouraged to participate and continue to build upon the progress…

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Head Football Coach Named at Oskaloosa‏ »

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Oskaloosa High School Press Release: Pending Board Approval. Oskaloosa Community School District is announcing the hiring of their new head football coach and Physical Education…

May 16 2013 / No Comment / Read More »

OMS Outstanding Musicians »

Annie Fitzpatrick (left) and John Hammes (right) (submitted photo)

At Monday night’s spring concert, two Oskaloosa Middle School students were recognized for their outstanding musicianship and contribution to the OMS band program. The awards…

May 14 2013 / No Comment / Read More »
Editorial Alicia Groenendyk stands in front of her residence along Highway 163 near Leighton (photo by Don Hubbard/Oskaloosa News)

Letter To The Editor: Still Disappointed

Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Osky News. Dissappointment is a understatement when you ask many people in the Marion and Mahaska counties. We…

May 7 2013 / Read More »
Lifestyle Mahaska Health Partnership

Mahaska Health Partnership Recognizes Mental Health Month

MAHASKA COUNTY – The month of May is recognized as Mental Health Month and Mahaska Health Partnership wants you to understand the importance of mental wellness. This year’s theme for Mental Health Month is Pathways to…

May 8 2013 / Read More »
Events Flags Flying on Memorial Day

Eddyville Memorial Day Ceremony

Memorial Day Ceremony May 27th, 2013 10:30am Highland Cemetery Eddyville, IA Special Speaker is: Major Ryan Sextro Iowa Army National Guard Bring your lawn chair If inclement weather, ceremony will be at the high school…

May 23 2013 / Read More »
Clubs and Organizations Cheryl Brown, left, Director of Agency on Aging accepts check from Mahaska County Outreach store manager Alice Moore. (submitted photo)

Mahaska County Outreach raises money for Agency on Aging

The Director for the Agency on Aging said the money would make a big difference. On Friday, Mahaska County Outreach Store Manager Alice Moore presented Cheryl Brown, Director for Agency on Aging, a check for $554.75. …

May 15 2013 / Read More »
Local Sports North Mahaska Youth Bowling Team (submitted photo)

They’re On a Roll. . .

North Mahaska Youth Finish USBC Bowling Season by Christy Bellinger Ten North Mahaska Students completed the USBC Youth Bowling Program during the 2012-2013 fall and winter season. Students participated through three area bowling alleys: Excit-A-Bowl in…

May 23 2013 / Read More »
Education Mahaska Health Partnership

Mahaska Health Partnership Awards Scholarships

MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership recently awarded two $750 scholarships to high school seniors pursuing a career in a health-related field. Scholarship winners were chosen by the MHP Board of Trustees. They must have attended…

May 14 2013 / Read More »
Local Businesses

KIIC’s Stump the Chumps Final‏

Congratulations to Nancy Snakenberg of Sigourney – the overall winner of this year’s KIIC Stump the Chumps Contest. Nancy correctly picked 68% of the winning teams in this year’s tournament contest and takes home a nice…

May 15 2013 / Read More »
National News Sgt. George Toubekis (left) walks with a fellow soldier as they guard a fuel truck at Camp Marmal in Mazar-I-Sharif, Afghanistan. (submitted photo)

Local National Guard Soldier Helps Uncover Corruption In Afghanistan

Oskaloosa, Iowa – Mayor George Toubekis has been continuing his duties to his hometown and also to the US Army since his deployment in August of 2012. On the day of his departure, tears filled the…

Feb 18 2013 / Read More »

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