Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County CERT Team is much like any other community group that has a board and membership structure. One of the differences is in the way they serve the community. CERT prepares to serve the community in a time of disaster. Meanwhile, CERT helps it’s community, along the way, by giving […]
Des Moines, Iowa – Many different debates circulate during the legislative session, and around the country, and Iowa is no different. Iowa’s newest Secretary of State, Matt Schultz, has been pushing the Photo ID idea since before taking office, making a part of his platform in his campaign. I asked Schultz why he thinks people […]
Fremont, Iowa – A young couple was asleep when they awoke to their home on fire Monday morning around 10:00 am. The house belonging to Blayne Johnson, at 134 S. Cumberland in Fremont, was still smoldering at noon, with Cedar Township Fire and Oskaloosa Fire still on the scene. The high winds made battling the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – With the William Penn Band and Drum Corp playing and game food from Hy-Vee, the stage was set for the first official meet and greet Oskaloosa residents would have with the Barnstormers. “I’m loving it” Mayor Dave Krutzfeldt said on having the Barnstormers in Oskaloosa. “The nice thing about that is it […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Valentines Day is that one time of the year when everyone that is significant to someone else is rewarded for that commitment. Couples flock to the nearest fine dining establishments, while florists rake in the green stuff by selling dozens of flowers with bows. But its roots in history date back to […]
Oskaloosa – Mahaska Health Partnership announced the completion of the installation of a new laboratory analyzer that provides the latest technology to respond to physician requests for blood tests. This new system, called the cobas® 6000 analyzer series, analyzes blood samples for routine and innovative chemistry tests ordered by physicians. According to MHP Laboratory Director […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Iowa Barnstormers, an Arena Football team from Des Moines, started it’s training camp this morning at the Penn Activity Center. Coach Hohensee spoke to Osky News this morning after practice ended. We asked him how the first day of practice went. “I thought it went extremely well. For having so many […]
The 2012 Wrestling season closed on Saturday night at Wells Fargo Arena with Eddyville-Blakesburg finishing in the top 10. Eddyville pushed a record 11 wrestlers out of Sectionals and then 7 out of Districts on to State. Rocket grappler Brett Roberts made it to the championship bout in weight class 170 but lost to his […]
Clinton–The William Penn men’s basketball team escaped with another incredible victory over Ashford Saturday, winning 93-90 in double overtime, but leaving fans to wonder, if the teams met in the postseason, what might a third act bring. With the #2 seed for the Midwest Collegiate Conference Tournament on the line, most figured Saturday’s William Penn-Ashford […]
by Joe Milledge of KIIC Eddyville-Blakesburg runs into Buzzsaw at State The Eddyville-Blakesburg Rockets advanced only 1 wrestler to the finals after a tough Friday where 6 of their 7 wrestlers were defeated. The Rockets fell from 1st place after Thursday night’s session to 8th place as a team. Brett Roberts remains in the hunt […]
