(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry E. Branstad has ordered that all flags in Iowa be flown at half-staff on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2011, from 8 a.m. until sunset in honor of Spc. Shawn A. Muhr, 26, of Coon Rapids, Iowa, who was killed in action while serving in Afghanistan. Funeral services for Spc. Muhr will […]
All dug out here at Osky News and I think I have an easier one for today’s edition of ‘Where in Mahaska County’ Yesterdays turned out to be somewhat tricky, and I think this one should be pretty easy for all those observant neighbors we seem to have out there! If you have suggestions or […]
Artists, individuals, schools and organizations may request up to $10,000 (DES MOINES, Iowa) — The Iowa Arts Council is reminding artists, individuals, schools and organizations that the deadline to submit applications for its Major Grants program is April 1, 2011. Applications for Major Grant projects occurring in Fiscal Year 2012 (July 1, 2011-July 31, 2012) […]
AMES, Iowa – Feb. 3, 2011; 11 a.m. update – The last two Iowa highways closed following the recent winter storm have reopened. At the height of the storm on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, portions of nearly 50 Iowa highways had been closed by the recent winter storm. Road condition information Information on road […]
Dubuque escapes Central women at home PELLA—The Central College women’s basketball team clawed back from a 13-point deficit but couldn’t find the baskets it needed in the final six minutes of play as the Dutch suffered a 69-63 defeat to Dubuque College Wednesday night. Down 48-41 10 minutes into the second half, two back-to-back 3-pointers […]
Approximately 6:43 am, on February 3, Rusty Hysell of Agency was traveling Northwest on Highway 163. When Hysell was approaching the Jewel Ave intersection, driving in the right lane, says a vehicle pulled out in front of him from Jewell Ave and went Northwest. Hysell stated to officers he believed he did not have time […]
Subbert Reaches 2,000 Point Plateau in Loss to Tigers Mount Pleasant–It was a bittersweet night on Thursday as one of the best players in program history met another milestone, but unfortunately it was in a loss as the Penn women’s basketball team fell to Iowa Wesleyan 88-69 in Midwest Collegiate Conference action. In a battle […]
The YMCA, Mahaska County 4-H, and Kid’s Korner Childcare are coming together to bring you Camp S.P.O.R.T.S. (Sports, Practice, Opportunities, Regulation, Teamwork & Skills). The camp will run March 14th, 15th & 16th. Participants of this camp will meet with 4-H & YMCA Staff to learn about basic sports activities, like passing, catching, dribbling, serving […]
Softball Team Expected to Regain League Supremacy Oskaloosa–The Lady Statesmen softball team will enter this spring as the favorite for the league crown as the Midwest Collegiate Conference Softball Preseason Poll was released Tuesday. Penn, who was 44-13 last year (16-6 MCC, 2nd), is projected first in the league with 68 points. The program is […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn University soccer teams will be hosting the Statesmen Spring Break Soccer Camp from March 14-16. The camp, for grades Pre K-8, will be held in the Penn Activity Center (PAC) from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Attendees will receive personalized attention from collegiate coaches and players and will be taught proper mechanics and techniques. The […]
