(DES MOINES) – Governor Terry E. Branstad, Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds and Iowa Department on Aging Director Donna Harvey today announced Iowa Centenarians will be honored at the Centenarian Honors Reception on October 23, 2012. To date, the U.S. Census Registry shows that there are 846 Iowans aged 100 years and older. The oldest Iowa […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – The Mahaska Health Partnership Birthing Center is pleased to welcome Dr. Leigh Gilburn, Family Practice with Obstetrics, to the MHP Medical Staff. Dr. Gilburn brings more than 18 years of experience delivering babies to MHP, spending the past 12 working in the Bush of Alaska. “I am excited to build a primary […]
Oskaloosa–The biggest game of the year may not be in league action as two top-team programs square off in Oskaloosa Saturday. #5 William Penn (7-0) hosts #9 St. Francis (Ind.) (4-2) of the MSFA’s Mideast League at Lacey Complex Stadium at 1 p.m. STATESMEN BROADCASTING: Every William Penn football game can be followed through several […]
Bruce Sage July 13, 1940 – October 18, 2012 Oskaloosa, Iowa Memorial Service: 11 a.m., Thursday morning, October 25, 2012 at Ainsworth Cemetery Ainsworth, Iowa. Bruce Sage died Thursday evening, October 18, 2012, at the Oskaloosa Care Center. Bruce E.C. Sage, son of Merton W. and Ruth (Badger) Sage, was born, July 13, 1940, in […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – A crowd of more than 140 turned out for Mahaska Health Partnership’s Free Women’s Breast Health night on Tuesday, Oct. 16. The evening featured MHP’s OB/GYN Specialist Dr. Jeffrey Fowler as the keynote speaker. Attendees learned about breast cancer risk factors and ways to protect themselves as well as community resources such […]
(DES MOINES) – Gov. Branstad is ordering all flags in the state to be flown at half-staff from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 19, 2012, to honor state Senator Pat Ward, who passed away on Monday. The governor’s directive applies to all U.S. and state flags under the control of the state. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Main Street Business Improvement Committee announces that a new Lunch & Learn series will begin October 24! The first luncheon meeting will be held Wed., October 24, noon – 1 pm at the Oskaloosa Public Library, 3rd floor. The speaker will be Darcee Ayers from TD&T Financial to offer tips about […]
CRI’s Midweek News for October 17th – The county supervisors join the conversation about Oskaloosa’s transportation problems. A scheduled bus route may be in the works. – CRI talks with the two men who’d like to join the Board of Supervisors. Check out their views on highway 63 improvements before Thursday’s debate. – And […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Volleyball team concluded the regular season with a straight-set sweep of Norwalk 25-14, 25-15, 25-12. This puts the Indians at 18-17 overall and 5-1, champions of the Little Hawkeye Conference. Before the match, Oskaloosa’s nine senior members were recognized for their contributions to the program – Ashley Bennett, Allie Christenson, […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Osky News. by Tim Tripp We hear a lot these days about government intrusion in our lives. Angry voices are raised about how evil “big government” has become. And yet, those politicians decrying big government collect big […]
