OSKALOOSA – Mahaska Health Partnership Cardiopulmonary Services encourages smokers to participate in the Great American Smokeout on Nov. 18, sponsored by the American Cancer Society. “The Great American Smokeout is an opportunity for smokers to have the support of others while proving to themselves they can quit,” MHP Cardiac Rehab Registered Nurse Scott Robison explained. […]
Nov 16 2010 | Posted in
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February 17, 1920 – November 15, 2010 Visitation: 6 pm to 8 pm on Thursday November 18, 2010 at Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell, Iowa Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m., Friday November 19, 2010 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Grinnell, Iowa Interment: , at Hazelwood Cemetery in Grinnell, Iowa Ruth was born on February 17, […]
Nov 16 2010 | Posted in
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At the Oskaloosa City Council meeting this evening, city manager Michael Schrock informed the council that he will be holding a couple of public meetings regarding the possibility of a regional airport. Schrock said that the purpose of these meetings are to update the community on the possibility of partnering with the city of Pella […]
Nov 15 2010 | Posted in
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What a difference a year makes. In 1984, a group of Oskaloosa volunteers set out to replace deteriorated buildings in Oskaloosa’s downtown west side and in 1985, Penn Central Mall opened with a crowd of over 11,000 on hand. Since its opening, the mall has increased property values and contributes $400,000 in additional property tax […]
Nov 15 2010 | Posted in
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Hi Osky people, My name is Paul Jones and my permanent home is in Montezuma, Iowa, a close neighbor of your city. I was a teacher in Montezuma for 36 years in the same room before retirement in 1998. This summer I was walking down our main street and bumped into a former science student […]
Nov 15 2010 | Posted in
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During the 25th Anniversary of Penn Central Mall, I noticed these extremely well done model ships on display. Maybe they caught my eye because of my past interest in similar things, but more than likely it was just how well done they were that ultimately got my attention. Later on during the day, I was […]
Nov 15 2010 | Posted in
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June 18, 1941 – November 14, 2010 Norva Marie “Corky” Broyles, 69, of Grinnell died November 14, 2010, at Friendship Manor Care Center in Grinnell. A gathering of friends will be held at a later date. Corky was born June 18, 1941, in Christopher, Illinois and was raised and educated in Oklahoma. She lived in […]
Nov 15 2010 | Posted in
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Last week we asked you if you were pleased with the outcome of the election. 42 residents responded with 23 residents (55%) saying yes they were pleased and 19 residents (45%) saying they weren’t pleased. The question of the week poll is unscientific and does not reflect the view of Osky News. Traditionally, the day […]
Nov 14 2010 | Posted in
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William Penn’s Theatre Department put on it’s first production with Sam Looney at the helm. There were 3 performances, November 12 & 13 at 7:30 pm and Sunday November 14 at 2:00 pm at George Daily Auditorium in Oskaloosa. Cast for the production: Aaron Frederick, Rachel Carnes, Courtney Ann Kleinschmidt, Nick Steele, Joe Kleinmeyer, Jason […]
Nov 14 2010 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa–The 2010 Penn football team did all it could do in a magical campaign, but it was not enough to lift it into the postseason as the NAIA’s tenth and final poll was released today. Although they went 10-1 overall and tied for the Midwest League crown at 6-1, the Statesmen were the first team […]
Nov 14 2010 | Posted in
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