The Oskaloosa boys and girls bowling teams came up just short at the state qualifying tournament held in Ottumwa. Both teams finished 2nd behind Ottumwa. “Both boys and girls bowled well today,” said head coach Tony Witt. “I am very proud of the season that they had. They really came together as a team and […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – A group of individuals have adopted historic buildings in downtown Oskaloosa and are working on investigating those buildings, and presenting that information on a brass plaque and a website. Ann Brower helped to spearhead the project in January of 2017, and included the efforts of Sherry Vavra and Jen Main. The committee […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Water Board met on Monday, February 12, 2018. On the agenda was consideration of a 5% rate increase, which will become effective on March 1st, 2018. The board discussed different options available to them with the 5% rate increase. The first option was a flat 5% increase to the water […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Indians returned home on Tuesday night after suffering their third loss of the season. The Indians came up short against Indianola on Monday night, falling 52-61, and settling for conference co-champions with Norwalk. Tuesday night, the Chariton Chargers were the victim of a team trying to let everyone know they […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa School Board met in regular session on Tuesday, February 13, 2018. The board gave permission to promote a student trip to Europe in June of 2019. Students will travel to Italy and France as part of the trip, in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of D-Day. It is not an […]
The Oskaloosa Bowling teams bowled well at the recent conference tournament, with the boy’s team taking the win over; Newton, Knoxville, Pella, Norwalk, Bondurant-Farrar, and Pella Christian. The girl’s team was edged by Newton, but they defeated the rest of the field. Oskaloosa girls best single game went to Nikki Parlet with a 168. Maliyah […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Now in its second year, Oskaloosa High School students are getting the opportunity to develop and then use skills to analyze a problem for a local business, then present their solution to them. The process is designed to help students build a team atmosphere and find a solution to a problem through […]
Attendees Field Ample Questions For Legislators Oskaloosa, Iowa – Winter weather blasted Mahaska County on Friday night, and the crowd gathered at Smokey Row for Eggs and Issues on Saturday was an indication that residents were busy digging out. The small crowd didn’t diminish the flurry of questions for the legislators though, and topics ranged […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – A debate has erupted in past months between the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors and the Mahaska County Emergency Management Commission. Emergency responders are in need of a new communications system. The system has been failing, leaving communication with each other often difficult, and at times impossible. An initial review of what […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Creating an appreciation for each others culture and building relationships that could last a lifetime, these are just two of the benefits enjoyed by the visiting students from China. This year’s group is part of an ongoing cultural and educational exchange between Oskaloosa and the Shijiazhuang Foreign Language School in Shijiazhuang, Hebei […]
