Last week we asked you if you will be going shopping on Black Friday. 46 Residents responded with 27 residents (59%) voting no, 14 residents (30%) voting yes, and 5 residents (11%) voting unsure. The Question of the Week poll is unscientific and does not necessarily reflect the views of Osky News. This week we […]
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 […]
Over 7000 runners participated in the Living History Farm Cross Country Race yesterday in Urbandale. The living history farms race is no ordinary race. Runners who participate in this 7 mile race end up going through 6 different creek crossings, up several steep muddy hills, dodge the occasional deer, all while enduring temperatures in the […]
The IHSAA and the IGHSAU have approved a scrimmage basketball game between Oskaloosa and Albia high schools to be held this evening. The game will also be a community service project with food and winter coat donations being accepted at the door. The IHSAA and IGHSAU is requiring each high school basketball team in the […]
Oskaloosa City Manager Michael Schrock held one of a series of two public meetings this evening on the possibility of a regional airport. Schrock explained to the packed room that the purpose of the meeting was to inform the public of what the current ongoing process of possibly working with the City of Pella to […]
Lady Statesmen Rebound for 78-61 Win Over D-II SW Minnesota St. Marshall, Minn.–Just 24 hours after getting beat by one NCAA Division II team, the Penn women’s basketball team took out its frustration on another one with an impressive 78-61 win over Southwest Minnesota State Tuesday. The Lady Statesmen (3-3) led from tip to final […]
At the Oskaloosa City Council meeting this evening, city manager Michael Schrock informed the council that he will be holding a couple of public meetings regarding the possibility of a regional airport. Schrock said that the purpose of these meetings are to update the community on the possibility of partnering with the city of Pella […]
Last week we asked you if you were pleased with the outcome of the election. 42 residents responded with 23 residents (55%) saying yes they were pleased and 19 residents (45%) saying they weren’t pleased. The question of the week poll is unscientific and does not reflect the view of Osky News. Traditionally, the day […]
It is still not over. A tight race in Iowa Senate District 47 has resulted in a recount. Incumbent Democrat Senator Keith Kreiman filed the request for a recount on Friday after being defeated by 12 votes. The recount was for Wapello County only. Senate District 47 encompasses not only Wapello County, but also Davis, […]
Penn Men Take Down Hastings 77-62 Oskaloosa–The Statesmen cagers are beginning to figure it out as they dropped Hastings (Neb.) 77-62 in non-conference action Friday. Penn (3-1) played strong defense and had five players in double figures in knocking off the Broncos (2-2), who reached the second round of the NAIA Division II national tournament […]
