Delta. Kaylee Sue Ann Bishop, 2 months, of Delta, died Friday, April 22, 2011, at the Keokuk County Health Center in Sigourney. She was born January 27, 2011, at Oskaloosa, the daughter of Danniel and Samantha Besco Bishop of Delta, Iowa. In addition to her parents those left to cherish her memory are, her brother: […]
Apr 23 2011 | Posted in
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Last week, we asked you if you approved of the new redistricting plan. 34 residents responded with 20 (59%) saying yes, 8 (24%) saying unsure, and 6 (17%) saying no. The question of the week poll is unscientific and does not reflect the view of Osky News. This week, we shift to a local issue. […]
Apr 22 2011 | Posted in
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Heather Renee Rohr, of 707 5th Ave East in Oskaloosa, was arraigned in Mahaska County court today on a charge of First Degree Robbery. First Degree Robbery is a Class B Felony that carries with it a 25 year maximum sentence. This is also a forcible felony and if convicted, Rohr would not be eligible […]
Apr 22 2011 | Posted in
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MHP receives $23 million in USDA funding for Surgery/Inpatient building project Oskaloosa – Mahaska Health Partnership received official notice April 21 that their new building addition to house Surgery, Inpatient Services and the Birthing Center will be financed with a direct loan of $23,015,000 from the USDA. Construction is expected to begin this fall. Agriculture […]
Apr 22 2011 | Posted in
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On Friday, April 22, 2011 the Oskaloosa Police Department charged Heather Renee Rohr, age 30, of Oskaloosa with First Degree Robbery. This charge is in regards to the robbery reported at the Medicap Pharmacy which is located at 504 A Avenue West Oskaloosa Iowa on April 20, 2011 at approximately 1:00 p.m. First Degree Robbery […]
Apr 22 2011 | Posted in
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Lady Statesmen Close on League Leader with 10-0 Win Mount Pleasant–Less than 24 hours after a fairly ineffective offensive showing against Clarke, the William Penn softball team unloaded with a 10-0 (5 innings) victory over Iowa Wesleyan in Midwest Collegiate Conference action Thursday. The day’s second game was rained out. Winners of five in a […]
Apr 22 2011 | Posted in
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PELLA—Central College is ranked No. 1 in the first NCAA Division III Midwest Region rankings of the season while the Dutch remain at No. 3 in the NFCA national coaches’ poll. Central is 29-3 overall and 10-0 in Iowa Conference play after sweeping No. 7-rated Coe College in Pella Wednesday, 3-2 and 5-4. Coe (27-7) […]
Apr 22 2011 | Posted in
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First time in history the Oskaloosa Girls Soccer Team has started the season 2-1. Lady Indians out shot Centerville 45-0 on April 21. Ciara Conley and Paige Walter scored 2 goals (Paige leads team with 3 goals). Sarandyn Curtis, Katelyn Hasselman, and Kenzie Seaton each scored goals. The eighth goal was an own goal scored […]

OSKALOOSA – Mahaska Health Partnership is pleased to welcome Family Nurse Practitioner Tina Main, ARNP, to its group of medical providers who serve the region’s healthcare needs. Main brings many years of experience, providing primary care services to people of all ages. “I enjoy watching my patients grow,” Main explained. “When I have the opportunity […]
Apr 22 2011 | Posted in
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Bob Ralston will be returning to the Pella Opera House this year to perform during Tulip Time. He will be performing five shows with guest soloist Anne Petrie. Ralston is famous for his 47 years of work with the Lawrence Welk Orchestra. This will be his eleventh year performing in Pella during Tulip Time. Ralston […]
Apr 22 2011 | Posted in
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