Isaiah 40:8 “The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.” I love fall weather. The bright blue sky & cool crisp days are invigorating after the hot muggy days of summer. Really in all truth, I love all the season, they each have a beauty of their own. […]
In it’s 45th year locally, the AAUW Book sale will be returning to the center court of the Penn Central Mall starting at noon on Thursday October 14, and going until Saturday. Thursday, October 14, Noon to 8:00 p.m. Friday, October 15, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Books, Games, […]
It’s October and time to prepare for Holiday baking. Yes, that’s right; it is time to buy those ingredients for Holiday baking and also for the upcoming year. I remember a break time at work about 27 years ago that made a big impression on me. This dear lady was always bringing in goodies during […]
The Poweshiek Animal League Shelter (PALS) will be hosting an “Overstocked” event on Saturday, October 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the animal shelter. The fun event is intended to help cats and dogs get adopted, as well as celebrate the shelter’s third anniversary and progress over the last year. The open house […]
We at oskynews.org would like to thank everyone that has given us words of encouragement these last 2 months. Our first story was about the Sweet Corn Serenade on the Square August 6,2010. What an adventure these 2 months have been. Since we currently are only a staff of 2, with a additional writer that […]
PENN CENTRAL MODEL RAILROAD CLUB Upcoming train club events—– Our 3rd annual free train show will be held November 20 from 10 to 3 in the Penn Central Mall. There will be lots of vendors with all kinds of model railroad engines, cars, accessories, and railroad memorabilia for sale. In addition, there will be trains […]
In order to live on one income, you can’t continue spending like you still have two incomes. Okay, everyone knows this; however some people don’t embrace it and find themselves in financial trouble. Expenses have to be cut when income decreases. It is just a fact. I have embraced the phrase of “Sweating the Small […]
The Penn Souper Bowl was a big success. The event held October 3rd at the William Penn PAC Center had lots of good food and an opportunity to mingle with the artists. I caught up with William Penn University’s President Ann Fields about today’s event. She said today’s event “was an opportunity to welcome the […]
I recently sat down with the Reverend Bill Tvedt on the subject of Roy Moore coming to Oskaloosa to speak. Tvedt informed me that he is a Board Member of Peacemakers Institute. The Peacemakers Institute is a non-profit 501 C4 non-religious group from Sioux City, Iowa. The William Penn College Republicans are also working with […]
Many people will look at some money saving ideas and think that “these will only save me a few pennies or a small amount of money and not be worth my time.” I say “not so fast.” When you are living on unemployment and the budget is tight or you are just trying to save […]
