Oskaloosa, Iowa – Caldwell Park, just East of Oskaloosa right off Highway 92, played host once again to the Timberwolves “Dog Hollow Rendezvous”. With the setting being of 1840, participants attempt to recreate what it was like to live in that time period.This years scheduled events included: Hawk & Knife Throw for kids, men, and […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Indian Booster Club invaded Osky Golf on Saturday to raise money for the many projects they help with. Of all the money raised, the high school, middle school athletics, and fine arts are among all the activities they donate towards. “Last year during our tournament we earned around $12,000.00 [which] […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – With the late summer heat beating down with full intensity, one would not expect to see little league baseball. Even with football dreams and practice on everyone’s minds, these youngsters made use of their skills one more time for the season. So 9U (9 and under) and 10U (10 and under) teams […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- The City of Oskaloosa is still accepting applications for spots on several different boards and commissions. Currently, there are are five vacancies within the boards and commissions. There are two vacancies on the Building Code Board of Appeals, one vacancy on the Airport Commission, one vacancy on the Water Board, and on vacancy […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- Five candidates have filed to run for Oskaloosa school board according to the Oskaloosa Community School District Board Secretary. Those candidates and the district they have filed to run from are as follows: Nik Rule- Director District 1, Laurie Palmer- Director District 3, Charlie Comfort- Director District 4, Donald Patterson- Director District 4, […]
PELLA—Three star athletes who went on to careers of distinction in collegiate teaching and coaching are the newest inductees in the Central College Athletics Hall of Honor. Initiated in 2002, the hall will expand to 39 members with the induction of football fullback Rich Kacmarynski ’92, women’s tennis competitor Shannan Mattiace ’90 and football and […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- Many times, people who deserve to be recognized for their actions are not. Whether it be because they don’t want to be recognized or if they are simply over looked, it has been known to happen. That is why we, here at Osky News, are creating a citizen of the week award. Each […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- Republican Presidential candidate Herman Cain was in Oskaloosa today for a campaign event. Cain stopped at Smokey Row around 3:00 PM this afternoon. After getting a coffee, Cain headed over to the Sweet Corn Serenade where he greeted residents and spoke with Sweet Corn Serenade Vendors. After speaking with vendors, Cain went over […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – With all the banging and pounding happening behind the old White Cemetery, and the clouds of dust driving twelve foot pipe can make, it’s a wonder residents don’t think the place is on fire. Sherry Vavra of Mahaska County Recreation Foundation says that w0rkers are boring underneath the railroad in that spot […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- Despite the weather, the 2011 Sweet Corn Serenade continued on. The weather at this year’s serenade was a little wet but nevertheless, many Oskaloosa residents headed to the town square to take a look at the venders, listen to the music, and to have an ear of corn. Prices rose on corn this […]
