By K.J. Pilcher, Special for NASCAR Wire Service NEWTON, Iowa — Ricky Stenhouse Jr.’s success at Iowa Speedway continues. The defending NASCAR Nationwide Series points champion extended his winning streak at Iowa Speedway. Stenhouse dominated the field for most of the race to capture the checkered flag at the Pioneer Hi-Bred 250 in front of […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Mahaska County Supervisor Henry ‘Willie’ VanWeelden will have a new day in court based upon documents by Judge Paul Miller in the case. Back in April, Judge Paul Miller heard the arguments from both the Defense and the State for and against VanWeelden having a new trial. State Assistant Attorney General Becky […]
Keomah Village, Iowa – Residents of Keomah Village commuted into Oskaloosa for work early Friday morning. City of Keomah Village Mayor Mark De Jong said the ride was a show of support for the Bike to Work activities sponsored by the Mahaska County Wellness Coalition. Participants talked about the need to promote healthy activities and […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Friday After Five committee has been preparing since last year for the 2012 season and they have a great line up of entertainment scheduled. The event takes place each Friday from 5 – 8 pm on the east side of the Oskaloosa square. Food and drinks are available. The cost […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The one open seat for Mahaska County Supervisor has drawn 5 candidates for the June 5th Primary, 3 Republicans and 2 Democrats. Meppelink is running for the Republican nomination. Alven Meppelink worked at Pella Corp early in life, but left there to go to school. Having left school early, he found his […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Strawberries and rhubarb, asparagus, radishes and onions all lined the tables at the season’s opening day of the Oskaloosa Farmers’ Market. Lyle Siefering heads up the effort to help make the local farmers market happen every year. “It takes some hours,” Siefering said about the time it takes to prepare for farmers […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – With a deadline fast approaching from the Iowa Secretary of State, the Oskaloosa School District approved the new director district plan at a noon special meeting. These districts are redrawn, with the aid of an outside consultant, based upon the most recent census. Each district must be within 10%, of the same […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Mahaska County Supervisor Willie VanWeelden is looking to the voters for help in winning a fourth term. The primary election is June 5th, and we continue our conversation with all the Supervisor candidates, this time focusing on the incumbent Henry ‘Willie’ VanWeelden. The same as I have asked every other candidate to […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – One of the most high profile cases in recent memory will go to trial later this summer. Bradley Arterburn is accused in the stabbing death of 58-year-old Robert Henry Horovitz on the night of June 19th, 2011 at the residence he shared with his mother. Arterburn’s proceedings had been suspended while mental […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa has been short one of its most popular eating establishments since a raid by law enforcement closed Oskaloosa Family Restaurant back on April 19th. Since that time the establishment has been closed and multiple rumors concerning its future has circulated the community. Osky News stopped by Oskaloosa Family Restaurant today to […]
