Archive for: September, 2015

Letter To The Editor: Why I’m Running For City Council

Editors Note: This article is paid for by Van Zetten for Iowa. The views and opinions expressed in this paid for article are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News.  I’m Jason Van Zetten and I’ll be running to represent you for Oskaloosa City Council’s 4th ward. I believe by focusing on redirecting […]

Valerie Diana Provenzano

VALERIE DIANA PROVENZANO April 8, 1959 – September 28, 2015 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 56 Valerie Provenzano, 56, of Oskaloosa, and recently Coralville, passed away Monday, September 28, 2015, from Lymphoma at the Windmill Manor Nursing Home in Coralville. Valerie Diana Provenzano, daughter of Frank James and Diana Laura (Gravitt) Provenzano, was born, April 8, […]

MHP Public Health Encourages Parents to Vaccinate Children Against HPV

MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership joins the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) in a new effort focused on improving human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates among Iowa’s teens and pre-teens. “Approximately 79 million Americans are currently infected with HPV, and around 14 million people become newly infected each year,” MHP Public Health Coordinator Patty […]

Annual Trunk and Tailgate Sale to be Held

Saturday, October 3rd will be the annual Trunk and Tailgate sale hosted by Central Reformed Church. The sale will feature over 30 vendors selling a wide variety of items. The event was started out of a perceived need for a garage sale venue for those who are not able to host one at their home. […]

Letter To The Editor: I Am Encouraged

Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. As the Director of the Oskaloosa Chamber and Development Group (OACDG), I am encouraged by the many initiatives taking place around the community. From my perspective, one of the most important initiatives is the “Simply […]

Over 100 People Take Part In Drive-Thru Flu Clinic

E.B.F.H.S Marching Band Wins at Pella

The Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont Marching Band had a great day in Pella Saturday as they outscored a total of 10 other bands at the Marching Dutch Invitational. The band placed 1st in class 2A with a score of 67.4 eight points ahead of the closest 2A band. PCM won the Outstanding Drumlne and Color Guard […]

Native Plants Importance Speaker

Iowa State University Extension

Hannah Howard with Trees Forever (TF) will present how native plants provide so many benefits, not only to us but also our wildlife and pollinators! Come find out how you can use more native plants in your landscaping and how it will benefit pollinators. Her presentation will be Monday, October 12 at 6:30 pm at […]

Fall Garden Tasks are topic of Lunch and Learn

Iowa State University Extension

Bring your lunch and learn about Fall Garden Tasks on Friday October 16 at Noon at the Mahaska County Extension Office, 212 North I Street, Oskaloosa. You may bring your meal to the program. It is open to the public and free to attend. Prior registration is not required, but appreciated. The workshop is geared […]

William Penn to Induct Three into Athletics Hall of Fame

Oskaloosa–William Penn University will induct three new members into its Athletic Hall of Fame at this year’s Homecoming celebration, October 1-4. During halftime of Saturday’s football game against Avila (Mo.) (1 p.m. start), the three former Statesmen athletes will be recognized for their athletic accomplishments. Dan Mell, class of 2006, was a tremendous athlete and […]

         

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