Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Osky News. By: Richard Vogel A conservative blogger interrupted President Obama during the president’s announcement of a new policy dealing with illegal immigrants. Though the blogger failed to show the maturity of an actual journalist, the fact […]
by Mark Doland – Park Church of Christ How much intelligence is there in the world? God has programmed the world we live in with microcosms of intelligence everywhere. Scholars of all disciplines have researched their areas of expertise only to find an endless stream of intelligence. For example, when scientists looked inside the cell […]
Mahaska County, Iowa – It is that time of year when the home repair scammers are starting to show up throughout Southeast Iowa wanting to do roof repair, gutters, asphalt, painting, windows, lightning rods, etc. Sheriff DeGeest wants to remind all local citizens to please check out any contractors before agreeing to have any work […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Communication Research Institute of William Penn University is producing more local news and has added to its newscast schedule. CRI of William Penn University has produced a half-hour weekly newscast for nearly five years that runs on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays on MCG Channel 12 and on CRI’s website. Now you […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Public Library continued its summer programs by hosting “Murder Mystery”. The program was for teens who had completed grades 6 to 12, and was the 3rd week of programming by the library and librarian Linda Fox. The activity is put on just for the “pure fun” of it says Fox. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The call came in at about a quarter till twelve, reporting a garage fire at 607 8th Ave West. “We got a good knock down on the fire,” Oskaloosa Fire Chief Neff said of the garage that appears to be a total loss. “We’re actually kind of lucky today, we had some […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The 100th anniversary celebration of the bandstand continues on Thursday night. The Mahaska County Cattlemen’s Association is teaming up with the Oskaloosa Music Boosters to raise money for Oskaloosa’s K-12 music programs. They will be serving steak sandwiches, jumbo hot dogs, chips and beverages from 6 to 8 p.m. In addition, the […]
William Penn University is hosting a visit day for nurses interested in learning more about the William Penn University RN to BSN degree program. It will be held on Friday, July 13, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the Oskaloosa campus. During this event, the Director of Nursing, Dr. Brenda Duree, will meet […]
The Mahaska Masters most recent community service project was held on June 11th at Edmundson Park. In 2004, the Monroe Movers had created the beautification project along the bike trail with a couple of trees, a few bushes, decorative rock, and a park bench. That club has since disbanded, but some of the same members […]
Jeannette Edge December 26, 1922 – June 18, 2012 Oskaloosa and formerly of University Park, Iowa Visitation: will be held from noon to 6 p.m., Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at Garland-Van Arkel-Langkamp Funeral Chapel. The family will be present from 9:30 to service time to greet visitors on Wednesday.. Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m., Wednesday morning, […]
