Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Second Annual Osky Winter Open, a mini-putt golfing event held ‘fore the YMCA,’ will be held in Penn Central Mall February 8 and 9. This two-day event includes open golf, a classic golf tournament, and a Friday Fun Night for Middle School students. Families, friends, and co-workers will enjoy some competitive […]
Beatrice Lanphier May 31, 1916 – January 30, 2013 Oskaloosa, Iowa Beatrice passed away Wednesday afternoon at Mahaska Health Partnership at the age of 96 years, 7 months and 30 days. Beatrice Lucille Lanphier was born, May 31, 1916, at the home of her parents, Homer Charles and Violet Jeanette “Nettie” Myres Langfitt, in Indianapolis, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – One occupant escaped and another is unaccounted for after fire swept through a home located at 401 North A Street. Oskaloosa Fire Chief Mark Neff said the home was fully engulfed when they arrived on the scene, after the call came in at 3:49 am. Oskaloosa Fire was on scene by 3:52 […]
by Jason Madison Slow and steady is the pace many Oskaloosans have taken to the streets today after last night’s snowfall. However for U.S. Postal Worker, Lisa Keeton, that’s not her kind of tempo. Since becoming a letter carrier seven years ago, Ketton knows there no stops in her line of work. “Long day […]
(DES MOINES) – Gov. Branstad on Tuesday appointed Randy DeGeest as judge to the 8A Judicial District. DeGeest, of Oskaloosa, received his law degree from Drake University and is currently serving as District Associate Judge in 8A. DeGeest was appointed to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge James Blomgren.
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Mahaska County has dealt with its share of storms in the recent weeks. A brief ice storm, and the impending winter storm. The one that was making the most noise was the special election to fill the vacant county supervisor seat. The race featured two of the areas higher profile political contenders. […]
A Snow Emergency has been declared for the City of Oskaloosa effective Tuesday, January 29, 2013 beginning at 10:00 pm until further notice. All vehicles must be removed from city streets to allow crews to remove snow throughout and after the snow event. Vehicles parked on city streets during this time will be ticketed and/or […]
Oskaloosa–Brandon Beasley (Sr., Indianapolis, Ind., Physical Education) continues to dominate league opposition, and as a result of his superior play from last week, he was again named Midwest Collegiate Conference Men’s Basketball Player of the Week Monday. The senior earned his fifth award as #2 William Penn (23-1, 7-0 MCC) claimed a pair of wins […]
Oskaloosa–Alex Edwards (So., Knoxville, Iowa) competed in just one event last weekend, but he was dominant enough to sway the voters into once again naming him Midwest Collegiate Conference Men’s Track Athlete of the Week Monday. Edwards, now a two-time winner, was the fastest man in the 400-meter dash at the Central Invitational Saturday. The […]
Bargains for all and Donations to the Needy For the two previous years, Mahaska County Outreach had no profit from the Thrift Store they operate at 114 North 1st Street in Oskaloosa. But since a a store overhaul, lowering prices, and new management this past fall, the 501c3 charity is now better able to give […]
