by Keith Comfort The Oskaloosa cross country teams were in action at the SE Polk invitational on Tuesday. Under warm and sunny skies, the Indians had a good night of running. Races were held in a 9/10 grade and 11/12 grade divisions rather than the normal varsity/jv format. In the girls 9/10 race, the girls […]
by Keith Comfort The Oskaloosa cross country teams opened the season with the “Highway 63 Showdown” against Eddyville-Blakesburg held this year at Eddyville-Blakesburg High School. Oskaloosa retained possession of both the girls and boys trophies, sweeping both races, along with the individual crowns. On the girls side, Oskaloosa took 7 of the top 8 spots, […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Osky News. The past month I have kicked it into campaign mode. Instead of just writing about how bad our President and other liberal democrats are, I decided to do something about it. So I have been […]
By R.D. KEEP Golf carts took center stage at the regular meeting of the Oskaloosa City Council Monday night. The issue asked city councilors to pass an ordinance to allow golf carts to park on city streets. It was pointed out during the discussion that rules for golf carts on the recreation trail are more […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Osky News. Letter to the Editor Guidelines. I agree with one statement from a recent commentary in the Herald that the media and the rest of us should focus on real issues instead of trivia. The writer […]
By R.D. KEEP NEW SHARON – High school football teams have been playing games in August for several years, but this year North Mahaska will play 30 percent of their games in August. The first is this Friday when the Warhawks travel to Belle Plaine for the season opener. North Mahaska was offered the chance […]
by R.D. Keep Oskaloosa’s school board wrapped a successful school year and looked to the new school year, which begins Monday. The board members heard from staff reports regarding some of those successes. Curriculum director, Mary Cooksley presented the districts annual progress report. The report, ladened with facts and figures, painted a picture of continued […]
By R.D. KEEP Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa city councilors met in regular session Monday considering a number of issues. The meeting was relatively routine until one of the last items on the agenda – a resolution to be placed on the November general election ballot increasing the water board from three to six. Councilor Jason […]
by Kaila Wheeldon Oskaloosa, Iowa – Five members of the Oskaloosa FFA chapter had participated in strategic planning for the 2012-2013 school year on August 1st and 2nd. The officers traveled to Waterloo to the Days Inn hotel for the officers retreat. Part of the planning sessions were tweaking the chapters program of activities, setting […]
By R.D. KEEP Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa City Council covered routine business in short order Monday before adjourning into a closed session. During the regular meeting councilors approved a fund shift to move $353,798 from the General Fund to the Pavement Management Fund in order to pay for the improvements to the Iowa Highway 432 […]
