Oskaloosa, Iowa – It’s something many people can’t wait to do at least once a year, other than open presents at Christmas. The anticipation of entering an unfamiliar dark room, with no sense of direction, and not knowing what might be around the corner. Yep, if you’re a fan of haunted houses, there are a […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Business professionals and others with busy lives many times find that having those extra minutes to learn about something are very precious to come by. The ‘Lunch & Learn’ series, hosted by the Oskaloosa Chamber and Development Group, gives those people an opportunity to learn about a subject during their lunch break. […]
Here are the highlights from tonight’s show: – CRI talks with the administrators, teachers and parents who keep Oskaloosa schools running. – Construction on the library’s reading garden is starting again. We’ll show you the progress. – And in sports, local football teams had a win and a loss – but which team had which […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Many events will be happening in the next week that coordinate around the Halloween holiday. A list of events has been compiled to help you during this time. If you have an event that is not listed here, send us an email to info@oskynews.org Friday October 26 Halloween Hike will be held […]
by Kathryn Mortensen Oskaloosa, Iowa – What is it about this site that draws in the young explorers and the seasoned scientists? It is the experience of discovery, that majestic feeling of uncovering something that has not seen the sky in millennia. This Mammoth site has been a catalyst for scholarship and an opportunity to […]
Oskaloosa–For the first time in nearly three years, William Penn football players did not walk off their home field as victors, falling 28-19 to #9 St. Francis (Ind.) Saturday afternoon. The fifth-ranked Statesmen (7-1) had their 15-game home winning streak snapped (started on November 7, 2009), and also lost at Lacey Complex Stadium for the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – It was a week later than scheduled, but at least this time it was dry as runners and their human counterparts lined up to participate in Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter’s 1st Annual 5K and Dog Walk. The purpose of the event is to help raise funds to keep the local animal shelter […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The candidates for Mahaska County Supervisor had an opportunity to discuss issues with each other and the public on Thursday evening. Both candidates introduced themselves to the audience with a two-minute opening statement. The intensity between the two candidates was evident early on when Republican candidate Mike Vander Molen made reference to […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – October 18, 2012 – Oskaloosa is one step closer to becoming a blue zone community. Recently placed among 12 selected cities, Oskaloosa will receive a site visit from the Blue ZonesTM Team to be evaluated as a potential demonstration site. The site visit is scheduled for October 30th from 8:00 a.m. – […]
Here are some of the stories we are covering: Interview with County Supervisor Candidates Local Health Issues Statesmen Football Gears Up for a Tough Match-up
