Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa High School Physical Education Department will continue to make a difference in the health and wellness of their students at Oskaloosa High School by adding a new Cardio/Wellness Room! The re-modeling of a former art classroom will begin when school dismisses for summer vacation and be ready to use in […]
Thanking our veterans and service members everyday As we take time this Memorial Day to honor America’s servicemembers and veterans, we can be proud of the steps we’re taking here in Iowa to express our thanks year-round. This support is more important than ever as record numbers of Iowa soldiers return home after lengthy overseas […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Summer vacation is almost here, and the Oskaloosa Elementary students got to spend part of their next to last day hanging out with their classmates, laughing, chatting and having a good time. The Oskaloosa PTO once again sponsored the ‘Fun Day’ with funds raised during the year, providing inflatable games in the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – It would be a disaster of tragic proportions if it were to ever take place, but with planning in place the loss of life could be held to a minimum. Students from Indian Hills Community College Geo-spatial Technology class worked with the Army Corps of Engineers at Red Rock. The group made […]
Knights Staff – 5/21/2012 Pella—The Pella Knights doubled their winning streak with a 20-0 victory over the Midwest Rampage in Midwest Football Alliance action Saturday night. Pella (2-1) is now 1-1 in the MFA’s East division after its first shutout of the season. The Knights racked up a total of 270 yards, including 180 through […]
Dear EarthTalk: I’ve seen a lot of warm and fuzzy TV ads, some sponsored by BP Oil, urging me to vacation in the Gulf of Mexico. But are things really “back to normal?” — Paul Shea, Dublin, OH The Gulf of Mexico may be open for business and eager to attract tourists, but it’s still […]
Oskaloosa, May 21, 2012 – The Mahaska County YMCA is excited to announce the recent receipt of a grant from the USA Pickleball Assocation (USAPA) for the purchase of new equipment at the facility. “With the help of this grant,” Sports Director Ryan Harkema said, “the Y is able to move further towards its goal […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Osky News. By: Richard Vogel Maybe traditional television deserves to die. “Traditional” used to just mean broadcast. But I am lumping basic cable nets in here too. Television has done so much to take the joy out […]
Oskaloosa–Three members of the William Penn softball team were honored for their excellence in the classroom as they were named 2012 Daktronics-NAIA Softball Scholar-Athletes. Cassie Lohman (Jr., Burbank, Calif., Providence HS), who majors in criminology, led the way with a 3.85 Grade Point Average. Christine Gamble (Sr., Pahrump, Nev., Pahrump Valley HS), with a 3.74 […]
GRINNELL, Iowa – Grinnell College’s Mike Nodzenski ’12 (left) and Ben Pope ’12 (right) have earned Rawlings/ABCA (American Baseball Coaches Association) All-Central Region Team honors. Nodzenski was selected to the second team as a catcher, while Pope earned a spot on the Region’s Gold Glove squad at the pitcher spot. Both players had recently been […]
