Oskaloosa, Iowa – With arms raised and voices singing out praise songs, the congregation at Jubilee Family Church welcomed presidential candidate Michele Bachmann to their service on Sunday January 1st, 2012. The Church is just slightly smaller than most churches, but it’s nearly 100 member congregation is bucking the trend in many churches holding on […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – With the end of another year, and this being the end of our first full year at Osky News, I wanted to take the time to thank some people who have helped to make this possible, for without them and their support, this effort would have been nearly impossible. First off I […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – With time running out on 2011, the Mahaska County Supervisors counted out the cash in the Treasurer’s Office located in the Mahaska County Courthouse starting at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, December 30. The event is held twice a year, and certifies cash and checks on hand, to help ensure all financial records […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – With the caucus date quickly approaching, the candidates and their supporters are crossing the state at break-neck speed to share their message with the yet undecided voters of Iowa. Newt Gingrich was last in Oskaloosa on December 20th, talking to a full house at Smokey Row. There, he spoke with local residents […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Jr. Naturalist Winter Day Camp was held on Thursday at the Russell Wildlife Area. Kids aged 6 to 12 years old were not making snow men, but were instead enjoying nearly Spring-like weather as they wondered amongst the many miles of trails and sights. The nearly 50 attendees, Naturalist Laura DeCook […]
Oskaloosa, December 29, 2011 – The Mahaska County Y Dolphins Swim Team continues to make waves this season, with 75 team members from the area competing in 2011-2012. After hosting its first home meet of the season on December 3, the Dolphins welcomed teams from the Riverfront YMCA (Des Moines) and Southern Prairie YMCA (Creston) […]
Oskaloosa – Beginning January 9, Family Medical Center (FMC) in Oskaloosa will add another mid-level provider to their staff. Excited about her new role at FMC, Diane Nutter may not be new to area residents and some patients as she had been running an independent medical clinic in New Sharon. “I’m looking forward to getting […]
The Republican Party of Iowa caucuses are among the most transparent, grassroots-based political activities in the country. Below is a detailed overview of what will happen at 1,774 precincts in the state of Iowa on caucus night, January 3, 2012. · All caucus participants arrive at their precincts where they will sign in at the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Presidential candidate and Texas Governor Rick Perry ended his day Wednesday with a town hall style meeting at Smokey Row, on the west side of the square in Oskaloosa, around 5:00 p.m. Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio has been recently traveling with the Governor, endorsing for the candidate as they make their […]
Last week, we asked you if you were more or less concerned about North Korea with the death of Kim Jong Il. Only 24 residents responded to the question with 17 residents (71%) saying they were more concerned, 4 residents (17%) saying they were less concerned, and 3 residents (12%) saying they were unsure. The […]
