Oskaloosa, Iowa- The Oskaloosa High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter held their Chili-Cheese Soup Supper in the Oskaloosa High School cafeteria Friday evening. The event also included the Greenhand Degree and Chapter Degree recipient inductions. After eating, the event was called to order by FFA President Tyler Ryun. Ryun and other FFA officers […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- Oskaloosa Firefighters were on the scene of a field fire Friday near 215th and Oxford. High winds and dry conditions put the firefighters at a disadvantage as the winds drove the fire through the field. “We had the winds this afternoon that just took it off and carried it,” Fire Chief Mark Neff […]
Des Moines, Iowa – Six of the major presidential candidates made a stop to the Family Leaders Thanksgiving Family Forum Saturday evening. A glaring absence from much of Iowa and these presidential candidate gatherings around Iowa has been Mitt Romney. The sanctuary of First Federated Church in Des Moines played host to nearly 3,000 people, […]
OSKALOOSA – Oskaloosa resident Marie Hibler, 94, likes her independence and wants to stay healthy and out of the hospital. With Mahaska Health Partnership Home Health’s Home Telemonitoring System, she actively participants in monitoring her health. After a hospital stay and a month in a nursing home to recover, Marie is now home. Her doctor, […]
Marion County, Iowa- One person is dead after a one vehicle accident in Marion County. According to an Iowa State Patrol Crash Report, the driver of a 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme was heading North on 42nd place when the vehicle “struck the bridge railing at White Breast Creek and caught fire.” The driver of the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The brisk November night of the 17th was the deadline for the much anticipated release of ‘Breaking Dawn Part 1,’ the fourth in Twilight movie series. ‘Breaking Dawn’ is expected to be the second highest grossing film of 2011 behind the latest Harry Potter movie. “I wanted to see it because I […]
Leighton, Iowa – The holidays are fast approaching with all of its’ festive atmosphere and parties, and Tassel Ridge Winery of Leighton, Iowa invited 2 special guests to join them Thursday for the release of their newest wine. Van and Bonnie of WHO Radio helped Tassel Ridge celebrate the release of the 2011 Iowa Nouveau. […]
Photo Exhibit of Iowa’s Fallen on Display 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 […]
Absentee ballots for the December 6, 2011 City Runoff Election in Beacon, Rose Hill, and University Park are available in the Mahaska County Auditor’s Office or by mail. Absentee ballots may be cast in the Auditor’s Office, 1st Floor of the Court House, during office hours, from 8:00 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, […]
Want to get everyone on your Christmas list checked off and a chance to win a $1,000 Osky Cash certificate, 2 separate $250 Osky Cash certificates, $50 Savings Bond from Valley Bank all in one day? Grab your friends, family and put on your walking shoes for the 2nd Annual Christmas Walk! Start the morning […]
