Oskaloosa–Mason Bandy (So., Calgary, Alberta, St. Francis HS) had a strong week between the pipes, and for his efforts, he was named Midwest Collegiate Conference Men’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week. The goalkeeper helped William Penn to a 1-1 start for its 2012 campaign, including picking up his first career shutout in a 2-0 […]
Oskaloosa–The Lady Statesmen soccer team failed to generate much offense in a 3-0 setback to Waldorf in non-conference action Tuesday. William Penn (0-2), who was outshot 21-6, gave up the first score at the 24:53 mark, but kept the Warriors (1-1-1) off the board the remainder of the first stanza. The visiting team recorded an […]
Camp Dodge – The sound of bagpipes fills the small auditorium of Freedom Hall on the grounds of Camp Dodge in Johnston, Iowa. The packed to capacity crowd was a surprise to many people who are use to the send off ceremony. University Park Mayor George Toubekis was one of the approximately 60 soldiers standing […]
by Keith Comfort The Oskaloosa cross country teams were in action at the SE Polk invitational on Tuesday. Under warm and sunny skies, the Indians had a good night of running. Races were held in a 9/10 grade and 11/12 grade divisions rather than the normal varsity/jv format. In the girls 9/10 race, the girls […]
AMES, IOWA. Hardly a driver…is now alive…who passed…on hills…at 75. That roadside Burma-Shave jingle is vividly remembered by one of the editors of Our Iowa magazine. “It added a bit of fun to each drive as everyone in the car read the sequence of signs aloud,” he says. “I always wished someone would bring those […]
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Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Osky News. Last week, Iowa played host to both President Obama and Paul Ryan. In visiting our state, they shared their two visions for America. And what a contrast we saw. Congressman Ryan talked about growth, which […]
September is Family Preparedness Month in Iowa. This year, the Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division (HSEMD), Safeguard Iowa Partnership (SIP) and Iowa Emergency Management Association (IEMA) are partnering to encourage Iowans to be more prepared for emergencies and disasters. This year’s Family Preparedness Month theme is “Pledge to Prepare,” and HSEMD, SIP and […]
MidAmerican Energy Company partners with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in the Plant Some Shade residential tree-planting program to provide affordable and desirable landscape trees (6-8′) for residents to purchase and plant on their property for long-term community reforestation. The distribution in Oskaloosa also partners with Mahaska County Extension, City of Oskaloosa and […]
Oskaloosa–Brock Peery (Jr., Payson, Utah, Payson HS) played a big part in helping #14 William Penn pick up a win in its season opener, and for his efforts, he was named Midwest League Defensive Player of the Week. Peery posted nine tackles in the Statesmen’s 39-14 win over Iowa Wesleyan. The outside linebacker tied for […]
