It is, what can easily be described as, one of the largest crowds to ever file into Smokey Row. Three of our local representatives, at the Iowa State House, were on hand to answer questions from the public. Representative Richard Arnold (R), representing Iowa House District 72, started off the day. Arnold stated that the […]
(DES MOINES) – Today, Gov. Terry E. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds unveiled their Iowa Preschool Program. The program helps eligible 4-year-olds attend quality private and public preschools starting in the 2011-2012 school year. “Research shows that investing in a superb preschool program pays off for financially disadvantaged youth by raising academic achievement,” said […]
February 14, 1920 – February 13, 2011 Mary Clark, 90 of Oskaloosa passed away Sunday, February 13, 2011 at the Mahaska County Hospital in Oskaloosa. Visitation will begin after 12:00 pm Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at the Harden Funeral Home with the family present from 5:00 to 7:00 Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Graveside […]
Oskaloosa. Berniece M. Brager, 91, of Oskaloosa, died Sunday, February 13, 2011, at her home. She was born April 3, 1919, in Pocahontas County, Iowa, near Palmer, the daughter of Edward and Clara Schon Aden. She graduated from Pomeroy High School in 1936 and attended beauty school in Des Moines where she met her husband, […]
August 19, 1926 – February 13, 2011 Visitation: 6 pm to 8 pm on Wednesday February 16, 2011 at Smith Funeral Home in Victor, Iowa Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m., Thursday February 17, 2011 at St. James Lutheran Church in Victor, Iowa Interment: at a later date , at Victor Memorial Cemetery Wilma was born on […]
Last week, we asked you if you were pleased by the outcome of Superbowl XLV? 48 residents responded with 27 residents (56%) voting yes, 14 residents (29%) voting no, and 7 residents (15%) voting the commercials won. The question of the week poll is unscientific and does not reflect the views of Osky News. This […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Osky News An Iowa Supreme Court judge who was voted out last fall had some bad things to say about Iowans recently. Former Justice Michael Streit said Iowans cannot be expected to do what is right. Quoting […]
Oskaloosa – Girl Scout Troop 979 members made special baskets with personal care items for mothers who deliver the first baby of the month at Mahaska Health Partnership. According to troop leader Becky Sidebottom, the girls all love babies and decided to have their community service benefit them and their mothers. Each girl earned a […]
GRINNELL—The Central College men’s and women’s track and field squads claimed three more events at the Darren Young Classic Saturday after taking both pentathlon crowns Friday evening. The Dutch women took second in a nine-team field with 85 points while Division III powerhouse Nebraska Wesleyan secured the victory with 213 points. The Central men also […]
ASCAP: Creative Americans Organize On February 13, 1914, the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) was founded in New York City. The purpose of this organization was–and remains–to protect the copyright and performance rights of the works of its members: composers, songwriters, lyricists, and music publishers. ASCAP’s first director was composer and musician […]
