Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. Is it “Us vs. They” or really “We” There is a choice in the city council seat in Ward 4. That choice centers on Steve Burnett’s vision of a community built on a consensus mentality […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – It’s never easy to start a new event. Often times it’s not until the third year that you get an idea of how well the event is really received. On Saturday, Mahaska County Recreation Foundation (MCRF) hosted their first annual Fall Fest at the 5-plex located within the Lacey Complex. “It’s crazy […]
The Annual Home Decorating Contest held in conjunction with the Lighted Christmas Parade is now underway. Now is the time to get your Christmas lights and decorations out of the attic, garage, or basement and test those bulbs. Six winners will receive $50 each in Osky Cash. This year’s theme is “An Old Fashioned Oskaloosa […]
William Penn University invites all students, staff, faculty, and community members to attend the World Food Prize lecture on Tuesday, October 13, at 11:15 a.m. in the George Daily Auditorium. This year’s speaker is Nora Tobin, Executive Director of Self-Help International. Self-Help International (SHI) works at the grassroots level to improve quality of life and […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership Public Health is offering flu vaccinations at the Oskaloosa Senior Center on Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 11 am – Noon during the blood pressure clinics. The regular vaccine or mist is $25. A high-dose vaccine is also available for those 65 years of age and older for $30. Medicare […]
October 2015 – Bandstand Flag Notice Melvin M. Kennedy 04/25/1919 – 02/23/2014 First Sergeant United States Army The flag flying over the bandstand during the month of October is in honor of Melvin M. Kennedy. Melvin enlisted in the Army, January 25, 1942, at Fort Des Moines, IA. He was sent to the European Theatre […]
On October 3rd, the Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont High School Marching Band placed 1st in class 2A competition at the Urbandale Marching Invitational. EBF was eight points ahead of the closest competitor. The band also received the 2A Outstanding Drumline and Color Guard trophies. The E.B.F.H.S. Band outscored eleven other bands including: Madrid, West Marshall, PCM, […]
Mahaska County Democrats are hosting a fundraising dinner Thursday, October 15 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the First Christian Church, 119 A Avenue East. Dinner includes Loose-meat Sandwich, Cole Slaw, Chips, Carrots, Pie, and Coffee or Tea. Tickets for children under 10 are $3.00 each, all others are $5.00.
PELLA — A 24-point second-quarter eruption powered the Central College football team to a 45-10 homecoming victory over Luther College Saturday. S-back Kyle Gritsch (sophomore, Brooklyn, BGM HS) snagged his first two career touchdown receptions to help Central (3-2 overall, 1-1 Iowa Conference) break on top and the Dutch went on to roll up 427 […]
Oskaloosa–The Statesmen men’s soccer squad could not come up with its second upset of a ranked foe this fall as it lost 3-0 to #19 MidAmerica Nazarene (Kan.) in Heart of America Athletic Conference opponent play Saturday. William Penn (7-5-1, 4-2 Heart) was outshot just 5-4 in the first 45 minutes, but trailed 1-0 at […]
