INDIANOLA—After battling back from a 10-point deficit, the Central College men’s basketball squad came up short in the final minute, falling 75-70 at Simpson College Wednesday night. The Dutch led 70-69 with one minute remaining when Simpson knocked down a jumper to go up one. A Central turnover and fouls sent the Storm to the […]
PELLA—Cold-shooting plagued the Central College women’s basketball team as Simpson College remained unbeaten in Iowa Conference play with a 73-56 victory Wednesday night. Central (9-9 overall, 2-5 conference) hit just 32 percent from the field in the opening half before finishing at 39 percent for the game. The No. 14-ranked Simpson (17-1 overall, 7-0 conference) […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Osky News. In the special election for Mahaska County Supervisor January 29th, I believe that the choice is clear. I will be casting my vote for Mark Doland. Mark Doland has the leadership qualities that it takes […]
Verda Kirby July 1, 1924 – January 24, 2013 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 88 Loving Mother and Grandmother Verda E. Kirby, 88, of Oskaloosa, died Thursday, January 24, 2013, at the Mahaska Health Partnership in Oskaloosa. She was born July 1, 1924, at Bussey, Iowa, the daughter of Lloyd and Laura Humphrey Masterson. She graduated […]
Dianne Campbell August 23, 1930 – January 24, 2013 Oskaloosa, Iowa Dianne passed away Thursday morning at the Mahaska Health Partnership Hospice Services Serenity House in Oskaloosa at the age of 82 years, 5 months and 1 day. Dianne Barnhouse Campbell was born August 23, 1930, in Oskaloosa to Charles Lloyd and Irene Snider Barnhouse. […]
Oskaloosa Knights of Columbus Council 4108 presented new coats to SIEDA for distribution to Mahaska county youth. The coats were provided through the Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids Program. Since 2009, the Knights of Columbus has distributed nearly 100,000 coats to kids throughout the United States and Canada. Headquartered in New Haven, CT, the […]
My absentee ballot has finally arrived in the mail. But I’m afraid my ballot won’t be received in the election office in time to be counted! You have several options: • Mail your ballot. If postmarked no later than Monday, January 28th, and arrives in the election office by noon, Monday, February 4th, it will […]
Ronnie Cochrane December 3, 1949 – January 23, 2013 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 63 Loving Husband, Father, and Grandfather Ronnie Cochrane, 63, of Oskaloosa, died Wednesday, January 23, 2013, at his home in Oskaloosa. He was born December 3, 1949, in Oskaloosa, the son of Walter and Eva Tolls Cochrane. Early on he worked […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The special election to fill the open Mahaska County Supervisor seat, left vacant when Ken Rozenboom moved into his new chair in the Iowa Senate, will be decided on next Tuesday, January 29th. Both candidates for the position, Mark Doland (R) and Tom Rielly (D), participated in the public forum at Smokey […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – With a fresh coat of snow on the ground, most people don’t have baseball or softball on their minds, but the Oskaloosa Little League is preparing for the upcoming season. They invite all parents and guardians to the center court in Penn Central Mall. Remember to bring a birth certificate and 3 […]
