Archive for: May, 2017

Bike Safety Meets Fun

Oskaloosa, Iowa – Safety lessons can be a pretty boring experience, but for young riders around Oskaloosa, getting those lessons was a bit more fun on Saturday. An obstacle course was available to them, after their bicycles were checked to make sure simple things like brakes functioned properly, before meeting with Oskaloosa Police Lieutenant Craig […]

Risky Business Theme for Mental Health Month is May

Mahaska Health Partnership

Highlights Importance of Knowing Unhealthy Behaviors and Habits MAHASKA COUNTY – Mental Health issues affect all of society in some way, shape or form. The truth is, you are more likely to encounter someone in an emotional or mental health crisis than someone having a heart attack. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, […]

Indians Down Ranked Opponent

The Indians were in action on a very windy night against #14 ranked and 8-1 Fairfield. The Indians would be playing in to the wind in the first half, but did not allow the weather affect them as they came out strong. Although the girls controlled the ball for most of the 1st half, they […]

Karen M. Breuklander

Karen M. Breuklander August 25, 1941 – May 4, 2017 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 75 Karen M. “Cookie” Breuklander, 75, of Oskaloosa, died Thursday, May 4, 2017, at MHP Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. She was born Monday, August 25, 1941, in Oskaloosa, the daughter of Everett J. and Naomi G. Love Smith. Karen graduated […]

Carl O. Darland

Carl O. Darland February 1, 1927 – May 4, 2017 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 90 Served With Honor ~ United States Military Veteran Carl O. Darland, 90, of Oskaloosa, died Thursday, May 4, 2017, at MHP Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. He was born Tuesday, February 1, 1927, near Barnes City, the son of Fred […]

The Visit May Be Short, But The Memories Will Last A Lifetime

Oskaloosa, Iowa – A group of smiling, laughing, wiggling, and energetic elementary/middle school-aged kids and adults met at the Oskaloosa Middle School for one last dinner, before nearly a dozen of them finish their journey. The teachers and students were here, learning more about America, Iowa, and Oskaloosa, as part of a student exchange program […]

Oskaloosa Fire Department Quickly Extinguishes House Fire

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Fire Department was dispatched to 103 16th Avenue East shortly after 9:30 pm on Thursday evening due to reports of heavy smoke coming from the residence. Upon arrival, a glow could be seen coming from the northwest roof of the home. Firefighters acted quickly to knock down the flames and […]

Gov. Branstad orders flags at half-staff Friday in observance of Iowa Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony

U.S. Flag

(DES MOINES) – Today, Gov. Terry E. Branstad has ordered all flags on the Capitol Complex to be flown at half-staff from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, May 5, 2017, in observance of the Iowa Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony which is to be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 5, 2017, at […]

Façade Improvement Project Moving Forward

City of Oskaloosa Press Release Continuing to build on the many recent successes of Oskaloosa’s downtown revitalization, the City of Oskaloosa is about to launch into the construction phase of a project that will rehabilitate the facades of 16 buildings in heart of the community. This project builds on the momentum of the many other […]

Indians Win Mercy Rule Match

The Indians traveled to Washington to make-up Monday night’s game and wasted little time with the Demons. The girls would shoot and score often and beat the Demons 10-0 in the first half with the mercy rule kicking in at halftime. Oskaloosa would score just 50 seconds into the game off a shot from Kinsey […]

               

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