Oskaloosa–The upset bid was just not to be Tuesday night as the Statesmen wrestling team was defeated by #1 Grand View 40-10 in dual-meet action. The team’s top grapplers Joao Vicente (Fr., East Providence, R.I., Secondary Education), at 133 pounds, and Kyle Soderblom (So., Newton, Iowa, Biology), at 197 pounds, flexed their muscles in victories, […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn men’s basketball unfortunately did not make history as the new #1 Tuesday afternoon, but an unprecedented achievement was still procured as the sixth NAIA Division II men’s basketball poll was released. The Statesmen (21-1, 5-0 MCC) remained second in the nation, but courtesy of a top-ten win, picked up its first first-place […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Osky News. On January 29th, we as residents of Mahaska County have the opportunity to vote in the special election for County Supervisor. As voters we should not be considering the candidates based on political affiliation, but […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Osky News. When government is run more like an open business, it protects taxpayers and simply gets more done. As you consider who you support for the special election for County Supervisor, consider putting the person with […]
Ice Golf Tournament at the Russell Wildlife Area The ice is looking good for the Ice Golf Tournament that will be held at the ponds of the Russell Wildlife Area. This nine-hole golf tournament is being hosted by the Friends of Mahaska County Conservation to help raise money for the new environmental learning center that […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – We are conducting an unscientific poll covering the 2013 special election for Mahaska County Supervisor. There are three possible selections. Those selections are; (D) Tom Rielly, (R) Mark Doland or Unsure or Other. The poll will remain open until election day. [poll id=”194″]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Osky News. On January 29, 2013 voters will go to the polls for a special election for Mahaska County Supervisor. Far too often we as voters do not have much of a choice for experienced candidates. However, […]
Keota, Iowa – For those who love the taste of home-made bread,and who doesn’t, I have some interesting recipes from Georgia’s (Mom’s) files. Imagine baking your bread on an old wood cook-stove as many of the pioneer house wives did. I have heard that food that is cooked that way has a taste that can’t […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Osky News. “Mahaska County Needs Mark Doland” In the race for county Supervisor, only one man has demonstrated the knowledge, skill and personal integrity we need in all of our elected officials. That man is Mark Doland. […]
PELLA—Central College sizzled from 3-point range but Buena Vista owned the foul line, dealing the Dutch an 84-80 Iowa Conference men’s basketball setback Monday night. Erasing an 11-point second-half Buena Vista lead, Central grabbed a 57-53 advantage at the 12:27 mark with back-to-back 3-pointers from guard KJ Cool (senior, Chillicothe, Mo., Newtown Harris R-3 HS). […]
