Kirksville, Mo.–The William Penn men’s basketball team remained perfect on the season by holding off NCAA Division II Truman 83-78 in non-conference action Friday. The 19th-ranked Statesmen (5-0), who have now won two in a row in the series (also in 2003-2004) led for much of the first stanza. Unfortunately, an 8-2 run over the […]
Oskaloosa—The William Penn women’s basketball team struggled with the intense pressure of #8 Briar Cliff, falling 84-61 in non-conference action Friday. The Lady Statesmen (2-2) committed 26 turnovers that led to 28 Charger points. Eleven mistakes were made in the first half, but a 46.4%-30.0% shooting edge kept the hosts close through the first 20 […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Osky News. It was hard to sit down on election night watching the results come in on the TV. I was obviously disappointed in the results for the Presidency. No, Mitt Romney was not my first, second, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – For many schools in the area, school is let out early on Wednesday, November 14. From 3:00 – 4:00 pm on this day, come out to the Russell Wildlife Area to participate in a fun program called “Amazing Snakes!” Participants of all ages are welcome to learn about snakes in Iowa and […]
An Oskaloosa Police Department Press Release You want to do the right thing by helping people in your community, people in our state, or maybe even people who are far away. But what you don’t want to do is help those who prey upon generous givers. Most legitimate charities solicit donations honestly and use their […]
Nelson Cook, Jr. August 18, 1949 – November 9, 2012 Oskaloosa, Iowa Nelson Cook, Jr., 63, of Oskaloosa died Friday, November 9, 2012 at his home in Oskaloosa. He was born Thursday, August 18, 1949 in Oskaloosa, the son of Nelson and Laura Rice Cook. He graduated from Oskaloosa High School with the class of […]
Moffet, Ginger June 23, 1957 – November 09, 2012 Ottumwa, Iowa Ginger Moffet, 55, of Ottumwa, died Friday, November 9, 2012 at her home in Ottumwa. She was born June 23, 1957 in Burlington, Iowa, the daughter of Alvin and Elizabeth Baxter Moffet. She graduated from Oskaloosa High School with the class of 1975. Following […]
PELLA — Longtime Central College defensive coordinator Don De Waard has been named head coach of Team Stars and Stripes for the Tazon de Estrellas (Bowl of the Stars) football game set for La Fortaleza Azul (the Blue Fortress) in Guadalajara in Mexico Dec. 15. The game is organized by Global Football. John Roslien, director […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership and the physicians and providers of Family Medical Center work closely together with the common goal of improving the health and well-being of the communities they serve. It is with great excitement that they join together to announce a hospitalist program, to begin Jan. 1, 2013. According to MHP […]
Calling all bakers, architects, artists and everyone interested in participating in this year’s seasonal sensation, the Fairfield 1st Fridays Art Walk Holiday Gingerbread Extravaganza. Fairfield 1st Fridays Art Walk, Hy-Vee and the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce are partnering to celebrate the Holiday Gingerbread Extravaganza which boasts one of the largest displays of gingerbread in SE […]
