Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. The Tara-Pac has the “solution”, so they say. The solution to what? Before you have a solution, you must have a problem. They are four years late. The problem was fixed four years ago when […]
Last call is nearing for Main Street Oskaloosa’s Lighted Christmas Parade–“Candy Cane Christmas” entries. Your entry form must be in to the Main Street office of the Oskaloosa Area Chamber no later than Friday, November 1, to be properly staked in the line up. Entries received after that date may be placed at the end […]
MAHASKA COUNTY –Betty Barnard of Oskaloosa was named Mahaska Health Partnership’s 2013 Hospital Auxiliary member and Volunteer Shining Star by the Iowa Hospital Association. Barnard has been an active member of the Mahaska Health Partnership Auxiliary since 1998. She has volunteered countless hours in the Gift Shop, now relocated to the lower level of the […]
The William Penn University Fine Arts Department is honoring students in the arts who show excellent leadership skills, work ethic, and talent. Each month, professors from each of the fine arts areas (music, theatre, and art) will nominate students who have gone beyond the classroom in forwarding their educational experience, sharing their abilities, and providing […]
William Penn University will be honoring those who have served, or are currently serving, our country at a special Veteran’s Day performance during the football game on Saturday, November 2. The Statesmen will take on Olivet-Nazarene at the Stadium at Lacey Recreation Complex. The team will kick off at 1:00 p.m. and admission for veterans […]
Corda Evelyn Hoffman February 18, 1925 – October 28, 2013 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 88 Corda Hoffman, 88, of Oskaloosa died Monday evening, October 28, 2013, at Crystal Heights Care Center in Oskaloosa. Corda Evelyn Hoffman, daughter of Joseph Marion and Anna Melvina Clouse Baker, was born February 18, 1925, in Liberty, Iowa in Clark […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Ghosts, ghouls and various super hero’s lined up to take off on the Annual YMCA Freaky 5k Run on Saturday. The second annual Freaky 5k took place at the Lacey Community Stadium. “We’ve had a lot of fun,” said Mahaska County YMCA Director Dawn Collins. “The costume contest adds a unique little […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The union representing the Oskaloosa Police Department and the City of Oskaloosa held a meeting to discuss the upcoming contract. Hours of work, and length of shift were discussed along with vacations, including when vacations would be available in order to offer more flexibility for the officers. Discussion on hours and compensation […]
Date: October 28, 2013 ***Located*** On October 26th, 2013, at approximately 12:00 P.M. the Ottumwa Police Department received a report of a missing fourteen year-old juvenile female from 1814 Albia Rd. Based on the initial investigation, no foul play is suspected in the circumstances surrounding the juvenile being reported as missing. At this […]
An Oskaloosa Police Department Press Release Halloween in Oskaloosa is Thursday October 31 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Halloween may be a fun time for kids, but for parents, trick-or-treat can be a little troublesome. Concerns about children’s safety can cast a spell on the evening’s festivities. But not to worry! Following a few […]
