MAHASKA COUNTY – The influenza outbreak has begun in Iowa and while the number of confirmed cases is still relatively low, Mahaska Health Partnership Public Health projects that these numbers are likely to grow during this holiday season. Whether you’re traveling across town or across the country to visit family and friends, your risk of […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa city council chambers were filled beyond overflowing at a special meeting on Wednesday night. Discussion of a nativity and if it was to return brought out passionate people with beliefs and thoughts on the subject. Oskaloosa City Manager Micheal Schrock discussed how the nativity scene came to be a part […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Ringing in the New Year in 2013 will have a special meaning for local Kiwanis clubs as they increase their influence and service to a new generation. Two adult Kiwanis clubs have long been a part of the Oskaloosa community, and now they are spreading their enthusiasm for community service and leadership […]
From the Wapello County Sheriff’s Department – On December 11th, 2012 at or about 3:30 a.m. the Wapello County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a single vehicle accident near the intersection of Compentine Rd and 165th Street in rural eastern Wapello County. At the time of the accident there were 2 persons in the […]
Oskaloosa – December 11, 2012 Oskaloosa Rotary Club President, Doug Mills, presented Mark McMains and Kim Koelliner of Christian Opportunity Center (COC) with a donation of$282.95 at the December 11, 2012 meeting. The donation includes proceeds from the jar collections passed during weekly meetings for two months. The Oskaloosa Rotary Club meets at noon every […]
Oskaloosa–The Statesmen and Lady Statesmen bowling teams are among the nation’s best as they enter their holiday trip to Gambling Capitol USA next week. The women’s squad is taking center stage so far this season by being ranked 19th as of December 2 on collegebowling.com. The navy and gold, led by Breanne Underwood (Grad., Treynor, […]
Randall Ray Roorda September 07, 1959 – December 11, 2012 Oskaloosa, Iowa Randy passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday morning; he was 53 years, 3 months and 4 days of age. Randy was born, September 7, 1959, in Oskaloosa, IA, the son of Norman L. and Dena M. Johnson Roorda. He was a 1977 graduate of Oskaloosa […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Osky News A nativity was placed on the North West corner in Oskaloosa’s city square sometime last week. As soon as I noticed it, I sent a letter to the City Manager, the Mayor, and my City […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – On the 11th day of December, 2012 at approximately 8:37 A.M. the Oskaloosa Police Department was dispatched to the east/west alley located in the 100 block of South Market street in Oskaloosa in regards to a deceased person. Construction workers arrived in the area and located a deceased male in the alley. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council will meet on Wednesday starting at 5 pm in order to discuss the future use of the downtown square. Their agenda states, “Discussion and possible action on establishing a policy for decorations and event use in the city square.” Link to the agenda is here – http://www.oskaloosaiowa.org/archives/39/Special%20Meeting%20_RN241.pdf Oskaloosa […]
