DES MOINES, Iowa – Gov. Terry E. Branstad today issued an emergency disaster proclamation for Marshall and Story counties in response to severe weather that occurred in that area of the state on July 10 and 11. Severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornados passed through Iowa causing downed limbs, trees and power lines. Officials from […]
Oskaloosa,Iowa – Oskaloosa’s four week youth golf clinic began at Harvest Point Golf Course with an introduction workshop on Wednesday July 6th and 7th. PGA professional golfers from Oskaloosa Golf, Harvest Point Golf and Edmundson Golf began the clinic by teaching youth basic golf IQ, griping, putting and driving. The clinic has twelve volunteers working […]
Funds available for flood victims in Woodbury, Monona, Harrison, Pottawattamie, Mills and Fremont counties (DES MOINES)- Gov. Branstad today approved a proclamation to enact the State Individual Assistance Grant Program. The program will be made available to Iowa residents living in the flood affected counties of Woodbury, Monona, Harrison, Pottawattamie, Mills and Fremont. The State […]
NEWTON, Iowa – July 14, 2011 – The Iowa Aviation Promotion Group, in conjunction with Iowa Speedway, presents the Fly Iowa 2011 Wings, Wheels and Thrills free air show and car show on Saturday, Sept. 17 in Newton. The day begins at the Newton Municipal Airport with a pancake breakfast at 7 a.m. The aircraft […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa High School Baseball competed against Fairfield in a double header on Tuesday night July 12th at the the Lacey Recreation Complex. The games were played on the new Kentfield fields while 130 spectators looked on and cheered. The games turned out a two win victory for Oskaloosa and a great ending […]
Pella, Iowa — Fifty years ago, a youthful John F. Kennedy moved into the White House and an even younger Michigan high school teacher became Central College’s head football coach. Ron Schipper made his collegiate coaching debut that year and the Dutch haven’t had a losing season since. Schipper launched a College Football Hall of […]
Deep River, Iowa – Oskaloosa native Tyler Sirovy returned to the area yesterday afternoon to an escort of fire trucks from Malcom, Montezuma and Deep River. He was also escorted by Poweshiek County Deputies, several friends, family, and representatives of the Patriot Guard. The procession lined up at exit 191 near Malcom, with the group driving […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Mahaska County resident Arthur James Wessels was recently back in Mahaska County Court to plead not guilty to several charges including the mentioned Attempt To Commit Murder, a Class B Felony. Also on June 17th, Wessels waived his right to a speedy trial. His trial date is set for October 18, 2011 […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- Bradley Arterburn was officially arraigned in Mahaska County District Tuesday morning. Arterburn faces one count of Murder in the 1st Degree. According to documents obtained by Osky News, Arterburn entered a not guilty plea. Arterburn also waived his right to a speedy trial. In addition, he waived his right to arraignment in an […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City band will perform on Thursday, July 14 at 8 p.m. on the bandstand on the city square. Mr. Bruce Peiffer, has returned from vacation and will once again be directing the band. The band will open the concert with Karl King’s “Peacemaker March”. The lower brass section will be […]
