Oskaloosa, IA – Summer is just around the corner, and that means Summer Reading at the Oskaloosa Public Library! Children of all ages and their parents are invited to join the Library in the Reading Garden for a kick-off party at 6:00 p.m., Monday, June 2. This year’s children’s Summer Reading theme is “Fizz, Boom, […]
Mahaska County Habitat for Humanity will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the Affiliate’s next home on Sunday, May 18, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. The groundbreaking ceremony will be held at the home site at 1004 Mabel Street in Oskaloosa. The public is invited to attend. The home is being built in partnership with Joshua and […]
35+ teams flooded the Lacey Recreation Complex 5-plex over Mother’s Day weekend to participate in the 2014 USSSA SE Iowa Shootout hosted by Robert Greiner Jr. with two local teams participating. Oskaloosa Blaze (12U) & Osky Rebels (14U) competed in the 80 game tournament on Saturday and Sunday. Osky Rebels traded in their team jerseys […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Newborn babies require an enormous amount of time and attention. These little bundles of joy can turn your life completely upside down, often causing stress for new parents. Whether you’re a first time parent or a seasoned veteran, Mahaska Health Partnership wants to offer some tips for managing stress. “A major cause […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Police Department has charged Oskaloosa native, and Super Bowl Champion Tyler Sash with one count of Public Intoxication and one count of Interference With Official Acts. Both are simple misdemeanors. In an affidavit filed with the Mahaska County District Court stemming from an alleged incident on May 10th, 2014 at […]
Columbia, Ky.–The William Penn softball team will have to battle back from the loser’s bracket after falling 14-0 in five innings to #2 seed Lindsey Wilson (Ky.) at the NAIA National Championship Opening Round Monday. The third-seeded Statesmen (36-19) were outhit just 9-4, but two grand slams were more than enough to sink the squad. […]
J.J. Raterink Returns to Iowa After LAX and JAX Swap DES MOINES – The Iowa Barnstormers have executed a three-way trade with the Los Angeles KISS and the Jacksonville Sharks to acquire quarterback J.J. Raterink, Head Coach and Director of Football Operations Mike Hohensee announced today. After LA and Jacksonville swapped Raterink and quarterback Aaron […]
Winifred Weatherwax-Sheard December 19, 1921 – May 11, 2014 Aurora, Illinois | Age 92 Winifred Weatherwax- Sheard, 92, of Aurora, Illinois and formerly of Oskaloosa died Sunday, May 11, 2014 at the Elmwood Care Center in Aurora. Winifred was born Monday, December 19, 1921 in Oskaloosa, the daughter of Clarence and Dorothea M. Whitsell Gibson. […]
Blanche Wyngarden October 10, 1924 – May 11, 2014 Pella, Iowa | Age 89 Blanche Wyngarden, 89, of Pella and formerly of Oskaloosa died Sunday, May 11, 2014, at the Pella Regional Health Center in Pella. Blanche was born on Friday, October 10, 1924, north of Leighton, Iowa, the middle child of John and Dena […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – A community defines itself by its character, and on Friday night there was no doubt about the character of Oskaloosa. Approximately 1000 people swarmed to the Charlie Kentfield Babe Ruth field at the Lacey Complex to help raise money for one of its own. The #tylerstrong slogan has been a rallying cry […]
