By Helen Hotchkin As attendees gathered at the 2014 Iowa Democratic Caucus in Grinnell last night the major platform issue repeated over and over throughout the night was the problem of confined animal feeding operations (CAFO) sprouting up throughout the mid-west with their pervading odors that are significantly devaluing the property values of neighboring homes. […]
By Helen Hotchkin, Grinnell Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far. When Teddy Roosevelt paraphrased that West African proverb in a speech in 1903 he might have been talking about the Iowa Democratic Caucus procedure. The Iowa caucus is a long time tradition that is the first step in the long […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. Oskaloosa, Iowa – Jason Van Zetten talks to people making an impact in the Oskaloosa and Mahaska County area in this upcoming series – ‘On The InSide’ This week, Jason talks with Marty and Betsy […]
I asked some veterans I know to share with us what Veterans Day means to them. The first is from Phillip Swift of Oskaloosa. “From the bitter cold winter at Valley Forge, to the mountains of Afghanistan and the deserts of Iraq, our soldiers have courageously answered when called, gone where ordered, and defended our […]
by Jordan Bemis The Oskaloosa FFA Chapter went to Louisville, Kentucky from October 29th to November 2nd for National FFA Convention. Hailey Adams, Kelsi Tomlin, Bobbi Fogle, Jordan Bemis, Alex Grubbs, and Madison McQueen were the six members that attended along with their chapter advisor, Mike Striegel. Tri-County, North Mahaska and Oskaloosa stayed together for […]
by Ann Smith The Tomato! This fruit is making the first food of the month debut! I picked, no pun intended, the tomato to be the first one because they’re in season and well, of course, tasty! The tomato! What is so great about it? Well, let’s look at the facts. 1 medium tomato […]
Terryk Bellinger, a North Mahaska Elementary 4th grader, and Mahaska Bowl/USBC Youth, placed sixth in the Bowling: 11 & Under Mixed Handicap tournament at the 2013 State Games of America. This Olympic-style event featured competition between State Games medal winners (gold, silver, and bronze) from across the nation. Currently, 31 states conduct or organize statewide […]
By Ann Smith Hello! Welcome to Nutrition In A Pinch! Do you ever go look something up on the internet and you get 1,000,000 results? You just want one simple question answered, such as; how many calories are in a Granny Smith Apple, that is all you want…you don’t get it. You get all […]
by Joe Milledge/KIIC Radio New Food item Debuts at Osky RAGBRAI What started out merely an idea 11 years ago for Oskaloosa Surgeon Tim Breon, has turned into a creative way to get his entire family involved to save money for college when RAGBRAI lands in Oskaloosa this week. The State Fair should take note, […]
by Shelly Spaur District Championship Game – Twin Cedars vs. Pleasantville – 07/20/2013 #22’s shirt hangs on the left field fence. Everywhere you look gray shirts with a baseball and wings read, “Derek Springer 22, Our Angel in the Outfield”. Mothers scream as fathers pace. The excitement of the game played in honor of their […]
