Oskaloosa, Iowa – It’s Volleyball Camp time again. Listed are two entry forms for those interested. A high school and middle school file are available to download and print off. High School – Download form HERE Middle School and Elementary – Download form HERE
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership is pleased to welcome Dr. Bridget Shariat to its Medical Staff. Dr. Shariat is a Family Practice Physician who will also be delivering babies. “Dr. Shariat is a wonderful addition to the physicians currently providing obstetrical care at Mahaska Health Partnership,” MHP Birthing Center Director Chyann Vroegh said. “We […]
Oskaloosa–The Statesmen softball and men’s golf programs both excelled during the 2012-2013 school years and their efforts netted NAIA Scholar Team recognition last week. A total of 898 programs received the laurel, highlighted by the Lee (Tenn.) women’s golf team being named Scholar Team of the Year after posting a combined 3.93 Grade Point Average. […]
Our 2013 Ragbrai event is almost upon us. The event will begin on Thursday, July 25th and conclude Friday, July 26. Ragbrai officials are expecting approximately 20,000 cyclists and support personnel to be coming into Oskaloosa during that time. Oskaloosa will be welcoming riders as early as 9:00 a.m. with the majority of riders arriving […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Osky News. We, the board members of Mahaska County Agency on Aging, the local Senior Center, are most concerned about our present financial state. With a large mortgage payment every month, plus maintenance, utilities, and unforeseen repairs, […]
Mark Widmar was presented with a check to help offset medical expenses as a result of an on track accident earlier this year at the Southern Iowa Speedway. The money was raised by donations collected at the track, and auction items. The fire safety crew presented Widmar with a racing helmet signed by all the […]
Tom Willemsen December 21, 1957 – July 16, 2013 Rose Hill, Iowa | Age 55 Thomas Jeffrey Willemsen, 55, of rural Rose Hill died Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. Tom was born December 21, 1957, in Grinnell, Iowa, the son of Raymond and Peggy McKibbin Willemsen. Tom […]
Daryl D. Vandegeest October 27, 1947 – July 15, 2013 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 65 Loving Husband, father, and Grandfather Daryl D. Vandegeest, of Oskaloosa, suddenly passed away as the result of an accident, July 15, 2013, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. Daryl was born, October 27, 1947, in Oskaloosa to Andrew and […]
by Eduardo Zamarripa, CRI Oskaloosa, Iowa – On Monday night, City Council approved a resolution to schedule a public hearing that will amend changes to the city code (Chapter 17.28) regarding the parking of recreational vehicles on properties. Now that the council has passed the resolution, the amendment will have to go through three readings before […]
by Eduardo Zamarripa, CRI Weekly News Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa School Board met on special session on Monday and approved the Oskaloosa Support Staff Association (OSSA) Master Agreement for the next two years. By doing so, the board approved a 3.75 percent salary increase for every support staff member for the upcoming school year, and a […]
