For the last week, I have pondered the question, “What does Veteran’s Day mean?” My immediate thoughts, like many other people I would guess, turned to military personnel who have died serving this great nation we live in. While it is important to remember these great men and women, that thought is not a true […]
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 […]
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Des Moines–With much more than the Rock and Ladder Trophy up for grabs Saturday, the William Penn football team gave the third-ranked team all it could handle but fell just short in a 25-17 Midwest League loss to Grand View Saturday. The Statesmen (4-6, 2-3 MWL) were in the Vikings’ red zone in the waning […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The familiar bell at ring-side will fall silent forever over CEW, Central Empire Wrestling, this Saturday night. Bayliss brought his show to Oskaloosa in June of 2007, where he held monthly shows at the YMCA until 2009. The move was then made to its current venue of Bradbury Hall at Nelson Pioneer […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The rain may have been coming down, but Congressman Dave Loebsack took the time to walk the entire square on Tuesday afternoon as residents gathered at the polls. According to Main Street Iowa’s website, “The mission of the Main Street Iowa Program is to improve the social and economic well-being of Iowa’s […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Supervisors certified the most recent city election on Thursday afternoon. There are 10195 registered voters that were able to participate in the election process this year. Overall, 24.6% of those people voted countywide. There are two towns who’s elections are not yet over. Barnes City and Beacon are both […]
Des Moines, Iowa – Auditor of State Mary Mosiman today released a report on a review of the operations of the Poweshiek County Sheriff’s Office (Sheriff’s Office) for the period January 1, 2010 through March 31, 2013. The review was requested by County Officials as a result of concerns regarding the operations of the Sheriff’s […]
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 […]
