PELLA— The Central College baseball team is hosting a winter clinic Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 28-29, to benefit players of all ages in every aspect of the game. The clinic is held in two sessions each day. Day one covers defensive skills and pitching while day two offers hitting instruction and baserunning. The morning session […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- The 2011 Young Ambassador crowning took place Monday evening to a large crowd in the Penn Central Mall. The Young Ambassador Contest is in its 20th year. This year’s Young Ambassador crowning was again hosted by Steve Shettler of KBOE Radio. This year, 25 kids participated in the contests. Canisters for each child […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Christmas season is rapidly approaching and the Oskaloosa Area Association of Churches is again sponsoring the Annual Tour of Homes. The profits from this years event will be given to Crisis Intervention Services. This will assist the Crisis Center in providing support, resources, and hope for a better future to persons […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Seventeen middle school students were honored at the first trimester awards assembly for achieving the Presidential Fitness Level in their physical education classes. To achieve this award the student must reach the 85th percentile in the follow fitness tests: The Mile Run, Push-up, Curl-ups (sit-ups), Sit and Reach (flexibility test) and the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- Last week, we asked you if you believe religion belongs in politics. 59 residents responded with 35 residents (59%) saying-No; 23 residents (39%) saying-Yes; and one resident (2%) saying-Unsure. The Question of the Week Poll is unscientific and does not reflect the views or opinions of Osky News. This week we shift to […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – We are happy to once again ask all local residents to submit their Christmas light display to enter our 2nd Annual Christmas Light Display Contest. Anybody in Mahaska County is welcome to enter a display. We will photograph all entries over the first two weeks in December and display them on our […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- The Oskaloosa Chamber of Commerce held their 2nd annual Christmas Walk Saturday Nov. 26th. 31 businesses participated in this year’s Christmas Walk. A pancake breakfast was held from 7:30 am to 9:00 am in the Penn Central Mall center court, with all donations going to the Ecumenical Food Cupboard. Beginning at 9 am, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – With the news that Iowa lost yet another of her own, Oskaloosans took the time to remember those who have given all in the global war on terror and that called Iowa their home. The display itself draws you in as you go from face and name to face and name of […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa High School Vocal Arts and Orchestra programs present the 2011 Magrical Dinner Theater December 8, 9 and 10th. The Magrical Troop will perform and dinner will be served at 7:00 pm Thursday through Saturday. Tickets on sale now at Browns Shoe Store on the square in Oskaloosa. Hurry and pick your […]
Oskaloosa- In an intense run-and-gun showing, William Penn falls short to Grinnell, 150-137. William Penn stuck with Grinnell until about four minutes left in play when the Pioneers took a 10 point lead, and the Statesmen never regained. The Statesmen shot 64% (55-86) from the field, and 43.8% (7-16) from the arc. Two players finished […]
