Oskaloosa News is pleased to announce a school board candidates forum to be held on Tuesday, August 29th at 7 p.m. in at the bandstand in Oskaloosa pending city review. Smokey Row will be the alternative location in the event of bad weather. All Oskaloosa School Board candidates have agreed to participate in the forum, […]
CLIVE, Iowa, Aug. 11, 2017 – A spontaneous decision to buy a scratch ticket paid off in a big way for an Oskaloosa man this week. Richard Hart said he stopped Tuesday at Casey’s, 1902 S. Market St. in Oskaloosa and decided to buy a “Bonus Ball Bingo” scratch ticket. That ticket ended up winning […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Exercise is an important part of living a healthy, well-balanced life. However, it can be difficult to make it a priority. MHP Community Wellness Coordinator Ann Smith offers tips on how to make the most of your daily schedule and reap the benefits of exercise at the same time. When it comes […]
by Bill Wright and Bryan Hulbert KNOXVILLE, Iowa (August 10, 2017) – David Gravel swept Toyota Night #2 at the 57th Annual 5-hour ENERGY Knoxville Nationals presented by Casey’s General Stores Thursday night at Knoxville Raceway. After setting quick time, the Watertown, Connecticut native won his heat and the feature after starting eighth in both […]
Terry Rotzinger November 15, 1963 – August 10, 2017 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 53 Terry Rotzinger, 53, of Oskaloosa died Thursday, August 10, 2017, at the Pella Hospice Comfort House in Pella. He was born Friday, November 15, 1963, In Keota, Iowa, the son of Charles Ray Rotzinger and Gertrude Ann Squibb Rotzinger. Terry attended […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Members of the agricultural community gathered on Wednesday evening to hear experts from the ISU Extension Office, and others, talk about how to mitigate losses from the drought. The U.S. Drought Monitor released their latest information, showing that Mahaska County continues to be in the D2 category, or Severe Drought. Just years […]
Michelle Edwards October 11, 1968 – August 9, 2017 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 48 Michelle Edwards, 48, of Oskaloosa passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2017, at her home. Michelle Sue Edwards, daughter of Sheldon and Karen Kay (Smith) Moon, was born October 11, 1968, in Norwalk, California. Michelle was a 1986 graduate of Norwalk High […]
The City of Oskaloosa is preparing for the upcoming 2017/2018 Urban Deer Hunting season, to be held within the Oskaloosa city limits. The 2017/2018 hunting season will run from September 16th, 2017 through January 10th, 2018. During this season, qualified hunters will be allowed to harvest deer within the city limits using bows and arrows. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – A group of Oskaloosa Girls Scouts who will be in the 3rd grade this fall, got an opportunity to earn their Safety Badge this past week. Troupe 99 headed to the Oskaloosa Police Department to meet with Officer Brandon Blanchard. Blanchard helped the scouts by answering questions and then letting them explore […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Labor Day is quickly approaching and with it marks the end of the summer season for many families and businesses. With the end of summer comes the start of the school year. Oskaloosa Community Schools held a registration day this past week to help finalize as many student registrations as possible. The […]
