The Oskaloosa Master Gardeners hosted a “Family Gardening” event for young gardeners and their parents or grandparents at the Lacey Garden along the Recreation trail in Oskaloosa Saturday June 11th. A children’s story of Jack and the Beanstalk inspired the theme for this Family Gardening session. The children’s story was read by a master gardener, […]
September 26, 1922 – June 13, 2011 Grinnell, Iowa Visitation: 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m. Thursday with family present from 5:00 to 7:00 Thursday evening June 16, 2011 at Smith Funeral Home, Grinnell Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. Friday June 17, 2011 at Smith Funeral Home, Grinnell Interment: following funeral service June 17, 2011 at Jackson […]
Osky News had one of the best seats in the house for the 2011 version of Art on the Square. Paintings, carvings, metalworking, jewelry, glass-work, ceramics, fabric fashions, and photography were all on display from artists. Wood pots made from the roots of Lilac Bushes, was an interesting conversation piece at a table near to […]
(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry E. Branstad today said his primary focus remains on creating the jobs Iowa needs in order to position the state for future growth, and says property tax reform must be enacted this year to avoid “kicking the can down the road.” “While a lot of the recent talk has centered […]
Trick-Tools.com Jr. Dragster Winner: Dalton Dorsett, Panora, 7.97 dial-in, 7.978 elapsed time, 80.72 mph, .002 reaction time. Runner-up: Kailia Wheeldon, University Park, 7.98 dial-in, 7.972 elapsed time, 82.74 mph, .217 reaction time. Semi-finalist: Chad Bacon, Fort Dodge. Jr. Dragster Consi Winner: Halie Main, Des Moines, 7.96 dial-in, 7.983 elapsed time, 81.60 mph, .150 reaction time. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- Oskaloosa’s Central United Methodist Church will be hosting a benefit on June 16 to assist in relief work in Japan. A silent auction and ham ball dinner will be held from 5 to 7 pm. over 20 local businesses and individuals have donated items for the auction. Entertainment will include music and oragami […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- Babe Ruth continues its season with Osky Maroon, one of five Oskaloosa 13-15 year old teams, playing against Pella at the Lacey Recreation Complex June 8th, 2011. The Oskalossa Maroon team currently holds the highest Jr Babe Ruth record in Oskaloosa with 14 wins, 7 losses and one tie game. The season has […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- Local documentary filmmaker Jacob Rosdail was recently awarded ‘Iowa Filmmaker Award’ from the Interrobang Film Festival, that is part of the Des Moines Art Festival. Rosdail is “really excited to accept that award”, and rightfully so. This year there were 52 films accepted at the Interrobang Film Festival presented by Nationwide. The film […]
(December 18, 1938 – June 12, 2011) Carol Ann Van Doorn Carol Van Doorn, 72 of New Sharon was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 12, 2011 at the Serenity Hospice House in Oskaloosa. Funeral services will begin at 1:30 pm Thursday, June 16, 2011 at the Harden Funeral Home in […]
Last week we asked you if you believed that the Westboro Protests were a form of free speech. 79 residents responded with 47 residents (59%) saying No, 28 residents (35%) saying Yes, and 4 residents (6%) saying that they were unsure. The Question of the Week poll is unscientific and does not reflect the view […]
