Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Osky News Oskaloosa, Iowa – Once again, we see the all too familiar sign of a store closure in Oskaloosa. Times are tough for many in our community, in the state, and also at the federal level. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The meeting room at Pizza Ranch in downtown Oskaloosa was full of ringing phones and desperate pleas for “bail” on Thursday. Jamey Robinson was one of many who had volunteered to be “locked up” to help raise money.The money raised Thursday will help a kid go to camp, at a cost of […]
Oskaloosa–The Statesmen football team looks for a big crowd as it returns to league competition Saturday. #6 nationally-ranked William Penn (3-0, 1-0 MWL) hosts Waldorf (0-2, 0-0 MWL) in Lacey Complex Stadium at 6 p.m. for Fill the Stadium Night. Anyone who presents a perishable food item will receive free admission. STATESMEN BROADCASTING: Every William […]
Proclamation applies for transportation of soybeans, corn, hay, straw and stover (DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry E. Branstad today will sign a proclamation to allow the transportation of overweight loads of soybeans, corn, hay, straw and stover. The proclamation takes effect September, 15, 2011, and expires after 60 days. “Many Iowans’ livelihoods depend on a […]
Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus Announces the Award of the Battleship USS Iowa LOS ANGELES, CA – The Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus announced today that the United States Navy has donated the Battleship USS Iowa to the Pacific Battleship Center, a Los Angeles‐based nonprofit on course to turn the ship […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – That familiar voice over KBOE covering news and sports is about to change. Scott Dailey will be putting on his last show Thursday evening. Dailey, who says “I’m taking a line from LeBron James and taking my talents to West Des Moines.” His wife works on the south side of Des Moines […]
GRINNELL, Iowa – Grinnell College’s Frank Canady (Iowa City, Iowa/West) has been named the Midwest Conference Men’s Cross Country Performer of the Week. Canady had an impressive showing at Grinnell College’s own Les Duke Invitational Saturday, placing second in a field of 135 runners. He ran the 8-kilometer race in 26:27 and was just two […]
FALL FESTIVAL 2011!!! Join us Friday, September 16th for a crazy fun night celebrating God’s gift of harvest. Dinner will be served from 5:00-6:30 p.m. Just $3.00 will get you a delicious pulled pork sandwich, baked beans, chips and drink (hot dogs also available). Take a trip to the bake sale table and sit back […]
(DES MOINES) – Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced that she will hold seven town hall meetings in Eastern and South Central Iowa Tuesday, September 20 and Wednesday, September 21, 2011. “I am looking forward to traveling to these Iowa communities to share our administration’s vision for Iowa as part of our commitment to visit […]
Malcom, Iowa – Four people have died after a mufti-vehicle accident shuts down portions of Interstate 80 near the 188 mile marker. The crash occurred shortly after 7 pm Tuesday the 13th. I-80 westbound was shut down and did not reopen until after 5 am Wednesday morning. The Iowa State Patrol says in reports that […]
