Oskaloosa, Iowa – The snow was falling ever so lightly as Oskaloosa and Mahaska County residents made their way off of gravel roads and city streets to the warmth of Smokey Row to hear an update on how their local governments are doing. Mahaska County Supervisor Greg Gordy kicked off the 2012 season with covering […]
Des Moines, IA- Rep. Leonard Boswell will have a member of his staff in Chariton and Albia, Wednesday, January 18th, for open office hours. Greg Johnson, Boswell’s District Representative covering Monroe and Lucas Counties, will be at: Chariton City Hall from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Monroe County Court House Board Room in Albia from […]
July 27, 1932 – January 15, 2012 Oskaloosa, Iowa Visitation: will begin at 11 a.m., Tuesday morning, January 17, 2012 at Garland-Van Arkel-Langkamp Funeral Chapel. The family will be present from 5 – 7 p.m. to greet visitors. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m., Wednesday morning, January 18, 2012 at Garland-Van Arkel-Langkamp Funeral Chapel with Pastor Alvern […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Osky News. by Richard Vogel I have an idea for a hit TV show. It’s a ‘can’t miss.’ It’s copyrighted so don’t try to steal it. The name of the show? “Bridezillas That Became Real Housewives That […]
by Mark Doland – Park Church of Christ We look this week at the last two attributes of God in this series. So far, we have looked into His Word at many attributes such as God’s eternal nature, His omnipotence, He is the essence of good, and He is near. Lastly we look today at […]
Oskaloosa–A contest with Grinnell-esque features, the William Penn men’s basketball team held off Clarke 102-88 in Midwest Collegiate Conference action Saturday. The Statesmen (9-10, 4-3 MCC) remained in the league hunt by claiming victory in a game that saw players flying up and down the court and firing shots at will. That, or getting fouled […]
Oskaloosa–Despite another double-double from newcomer Taylor Reed (Jr., Kalamazoo, Mich., Kalamazoo Valley CC), the Lady Statesmen basketball team failed to keep Clarke winless in the league, falling 62-48 in Midwest Collegiate Conference action Saturday. William Penn (4-14, 2-5 MCC) shot just 28.1% from the field and committed 20 turnovers in the setback. Clarke also had […]
Oskaloosa–Gabriel Green (Jr., Anniston, Ala., Anniston HS) and his teammates did not let a long holiday break slow them down as the William Penn men’s track and field team at the Dubuque Sol Butler Classic Saturday. Green dominated the 200-meter dash, winning the title in 22.25 seconds. He was .99 seconds faster than his nearest […]
Oskaloosa–Several individuals gave the William Penn women’s track and field team hope that the second half of the indoor season could be a solid one as the program competed at the Dubuque Sol Butler Classic Saturday. Fatoumata Samura (Fr., Bronx, N.Y., Dewitt Clinton HS) headlined her squad’s performance by finishing second in the 400-meter dash […]
Oskaloosa–Make it a full dozen for the Statesmen wrestling team as Anthony Martinez (Fr., Phoenix, Ariz., Desert Vista HS) had a great day to pace the navy and gold at the Central Invitational Saturday. Martinez went 4-2 with one fall to reach the consolation semifinals at 165 pounds. By placing in the top six in […]
