Oskaloosa, Iowa- Last week, we asked you if you thought Oskaloosa would win their homecoming game. 30 residents responded with 22 residents (73%) saying Yes, and 8 residents (27%) saying No. The Question of the week poll is unscientific and does not reflect the views of Osky News. This week we turn out attention to […]
Successful deer hunt, archery deer hunting season begins October 1CHAIRTON, Iowa – One of Iowa’s most popular hunting seasons begins October 1 when the archery deer hunting season opens. “We had over 57,000 bowhunters last year and I expect we will have a similar number this year,” said Tom Litchfield, state deer biologist for the […]
La Crosse, Wis.–It a preview of what the top of the league leaderboard may look like next April, the Lady Statesmen golf team nearly came up with tourney gold at the Viterbo Invitational Saturday and Sunday. William Penn placed second out of six teams with a two-day tally of 671 (331-340) at the par-71 Forest […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Osky News Letter to the editor, Art Cullen, editor of the Storm Lake Times, asks, “Who is looking out for the least among us?” He suggests that is up to Tom Harkin to lead the federal government’s […]
Tuesday, November 13th, 1917 to Sunday, September 25th, 2011 Obituary: Fern Wilma Beaver was born on November 13, 1917 in Clay Township, Iowa, the daughter of Louie Samuel Beaver and Hester May Vanalst. She could best be described as somebody who was just “going” all the time. Fern enjoyed playing cards with family and friends […]
Friday, January 15th, 1926 to Sunday, September 25th, 2011 Obituary: John Alan Aduddell was born January 15, 1926 in Ft. Dodge, Iowa the son of Edward and Theodosia (Wahl) Aduddell. He was raised in Des Moines and graduated from Des Moines Tech. Following graduation he worked at a grocery store and later drove a truck […]
Wednesday, April 13th, 1938 to Sunday, September 25th, 2011 Obituary: Linda Sue Neely was born on April 13, 1938 in Pella, Iowa, the daughter of Joseph Glenn Neely and Wilma Ellen (Matthews) Neely. She graduated from East High School in Des Moines with the class of 1958. In 1968, Linda was united in marriage to […]
Heroes will be recognized during the Heroes Game presented by Hy-Vee IOWA CITY, Iowa — Who’s your hero? Do you know someone who has performed an extraordinary act of courage or dedicated countless hours to a special cause? The University of Iowa, University of Nebraska, the Iowa and Nebraska chapters of the American Red Cross, […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Osky News Oskaloosa, Iowa- “I’m Charlie Comfort and I am running to be your school board representative.” I must have said that hundreds of times over the past couple of months. Recently, I finished up a school […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Every Dog has its’ day, and that day was Sunday at the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds in Oskaloosa, where Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter held it’s 2011 version of Woofstock. Local vendors had displays showcasing products and services with portions of their proceeds being donated to the Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter. Mary LaHay of […]
