Oskaloosa, Iowa – Seventeen middle school students were honored at the first trimester awards assembly for achieving the Presidential Fitness Level in their physical education classes. To achieve this award the student must reach the 85th percentile in the follow fitness tests: The Mile Run, Push-up, Curl-ups (sit-ups), Sit and Reach (flexibility test) and the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- Last week, we asked you if you believe religion belongs in politics. 59 residents responded with 35 residents (59%) saying-No; 23 residents (39%) saying-Yes; and one resident (2%) saying-Unsure. The Question of the Week Poll is unscientific and does not reflect the views or opinions of Osky News. This week we shift to […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – We are happy to once again ask all local residents to submit their Christmas light display to enter our 2nd Annual Christmas Light Display Contest. Anybody in Mahaska County is welcome to enter a display. We will photograph all entries over the first two weeks in December and display them on our […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- The Oskaloosa Chamber of Commerce held their 2nd annual Christmas Walk Saturday Nov. 26th. 31 businesses participated in this year’s Christmas Walk. A pancake breakfast was held from 7:30 am to 9:00 am in the Penn Central Mall center court, with all donations going to the Ecumenical Food Cupboard. Beginning at 9 am, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – With the news that Iowa lost yet another of her own, Oskaloosans took the time to remember those who have given all in the global war on terror and that called Iowa their home. The display itself draws you in as you go from face and name to face and name of […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Black Friday starts earlier every year and, for Oskaloosa shoppers, this year was no different. Patrons of local stores started pouring out of local retailers just after midnight with TV sets, laptop computers, video game gear, along with kitchen gadgets to satisfy the most finicky of chef’s. Locals residents Thomas and Delana […]
November 25 through December 4 (Oskaloosa, IA) A very emotional exhibit, “Remembering Our Fallen,” is a stark reminder of the ultimate sacrifice made by 76 Iowans killed in The War on Terror while wearing our country’s uniform in a war zone. This photo display has been traveling throughout Iowa and will be coming to Oskaloosa, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Firefighters were called to 2146 Kirby Avenue, northwest of Oskaloosa, for a car on fire in the middle of the road just after 5 pm Wednesday evening. When firefighters arrived they found a small white car with it’s engine on fire. The flames were quickly extinguished and no injuries were reported. Mahaska […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa -A person passing by the home of Brian Playle caught sight of smoke coming out of the roof vents of the residence, located at 1402 South Second Street in Oskaloosa, at around 8:10 Wednesday morning. Bob Mitrisin called authorities and then woke the homeowner, Brian Playle, who was sleeping and alerted him to […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – With the turkey already to hit the over tomorrow, and relatives or friends making the journey for a day of memories, help keep yourself and your loved ones safe. Keep all potholders and food wrappers at least 3 feet from all heat sources while cooking. Wear tighter fitting clothing with shorter sleeves […]
