Last week we asked you if you supported the Mahaska Health Partnership expansion plans. 33 residents (55%) voted yes, 19 residents (32%) voted no, and 8 residents (13%) voted unsure. The question of the week poll is unscientific and doesn’t reflect the views of Osky News. This week we are focusing on a long argued […]
We here at Osky News are very interested in the local Christmas light displays this year. That is why we are asking you to enter your light display in our Christmas Light Display Contest. Anybody in Mahaska County is welcome to enter a display. We will photograph all entries over the first two weeks in […]
This is just a reminder to vote in the question of the week poll. This weeks question deals with the tensions in North Korea. The poll will expire at 9 pm on Sunday. Don’t let your chance to make your voice known pass by!
From and Iowa Department of Natural Resources Press Release: Des Moines- A Marion County hunter was fatally wounded Sunday while hunting deer in Mahaska County. Christopher J. Durham, 41, was fatally injured by a gunshot wound late Sunday afternoon while hunting deer with seven other hunters near Bussey in Mahaska County. He was pronounced dead […]
The Oskaloosa Booster Club gave back to its athletics department this evening by awarding various middle and high school extra curricular activities over $18,000. The money that was awarded to the activites was awarded because they requested it. The money will be used to pay for various necessities needed such as team uniforms. The Boosters […]
Last week we asked you if you support the proposed regional airport. 56 residents responded with 37 residents (66%) voting yes, 13 residents (23%) voting no, and 6 residents (11%) voting unsure. The question of the week poll is unscientific and does not reflect the views of Osky News. This week, we will transition into an […]
The Oskaloosa Symphony Orchestra Board recently announced the celebrity guest conductor candidates for this year’s Music of Christmas concert. This year’s candidates are Jason Alons, Principal of Oskaloosa Christian School; Linda Fox, Youth Librarian at Oskaloosa Public Library; Sue Lynn, Oskaloosa Main Street President; Russ Reiter, Superintendent of Oskaloosa Community Schools; and Mary Ruffridge, Financial […]
While residents were participating in the Christmas walk yesterday, they had a chance to sign up for various prizes. A sign up was at each store location on the Christmas walk with many different residents signing up for the prizes. The names of all of those who had signed up were put together around 4:15 […]
We here at Osky News are very interested in the local Christmas light displays this year. That is why we are asking you to enter your light display in our Christmas Light Display Contest. Anybody in Mahaska County is welcome to enter a display. We will photograph all entries over the first two weeks in […]
The Oskaloosa high school FFA sponsored a benefit supper for Brett DeBruin this evening at the high school cafeteria. FFA sponsor Mike Striegel explained more what the event was all about “It’s a benefit we have for Brett DeBruin. Brett was a former student here about 4 years ago and also a FFA member who […]
