Winter weather will happen – ready or not – and it’s never too early to remind everyone “Ice and Snow…Take it Slow.” The Oskaloosa Police Department reminds citizens when winter weather conditions become severe, with freezing rain or sleet, ice or snow fall which cause difficult travel conditions, the City Manager has the authority to […]
Lady Statesmen Stave off Late Charge in 69-67 Win Over Graceland Oskaloosa–Although it was a much different style of game than the first time the two programs met earlier this month, the winner remained the same as Penn defeated Graceland 69-67 in non-conference women’s basketball action Tuesday. The Lady Statesmen (4-3) swept the season series […]
With Winter here comes the confinement of the indoors. Flu and cold season kick off along with it. It spans the globe every year spreading in seasonal epidemics, resulting in the deaths of 250,000 to 500,000 people every year. There have been 3 major flu pandemic’s for the 20th Century killing tens of millions of […]
We here at Osky News are very interested in the local Christmas light displays this year. That is why we are asking you to enter your light display in our Christmas Light Display Contest. Anybody in Mahaska County is welcome to enter a display. We will photograph all entries over the first two weeks in […]
Mahaska County Emergency Management Coordinator Jamey Robinson helped oversee a new tornado drill at Eddyville-Blakesburg’s elementary school in Eddyville on Tuesday. 22 tornado’s have stuck Iowa in the period from 1980 to 2008 during the month of November. Winter is normally a low risk season in Iowa, but being prepared before it happens is something […]
Des Moines, IOWA — With the holidays upon us and millions of Americans hitting the roads, the Iowa Department of Public Safety wants everyone to arrive safely at their destinations. Drivers and passengers need to be sure and buckle up this Thanksgiving holiday. November 23-29, 2010, law enforcement officials from over 400 Iowa agencies will […]
Chicago, Ill.–The Penn men’s basketball team concluded its trip to the Windy City with two more wins to claim the Moody Bible Big Four Tournament crown. Penn (6-2) defeated Spalding (Ky.) 86-82 Friday before holding off Fontbonne (Mo.) 76-71 Saturday in the championship game. Alan Douglas (Jr., Champaign, Ill., Lakeland CC) had a big game […]
*** Editors note. This article is from November of 2010. The end of the month meals also cover a Noon Thanksgiving Dinner at the Central Reformed Church this year. Reservations would be appreciated but not necessary by calling 641-673-3843 and or emailing churchsec@mahaska.org Central Reformed Church is located on 815 2nd Ave East in Oskaloosa, […]
Oskaloosa–Five members of the Lady Statesmen volleyball team were recognized for strong 2010 campaigns as the all-Midwest Collegiate Conference teams were announced Monday. Outside hitter Emily Stanton (Sr., Oskaloosa, Oskaloosa HS) was one of 14 players to be named to the first team, while right side hitter Morgan Bailey (Sr., Oskaloosa, Oskaloosa HS), libero Caitlin […]
February 24, 1946 – November 22, 2010 Visitation: will begin at 4 p.m., Wednesday afternoon, November 24, 2010 at Central United Methodist Church; the family will be at the church from 5 p.m. to service time. Funeral Service: 6 p.m., Wednesday evening November 24, 2010 at Central United Methodist Church with Reverend Robert Dean officiating. […]
