Oskaloosa, Iowa – That once a year event that use to carry with it an almost carnival feel has returned. That time seems so long ago. That special one day when everyone turned out to pick up all those items no longer wanted by your favorite downtown businesses. Ridiculous Days are no longer the same, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- On August 18, 2011 the Oskaloosa High School will roll out the 1:1 Apple Laptop Program. The laptop program will include students in grades 9 – 12. Each student may receive a laptop computer to be used in the classroom as well as at home for educational purposes. Teachers will be using computer […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Hundreds of Mahaska Country residents, 4-Hers and those in FFA hopped in line to grab a burger or pork burger all in their honor. The Annual 4-H/FFA BBQ is reported or we should say ‘officially’ in it’s 56th year, but people say it’s been going on longer than that, there just aren’t […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Only a few days after their regular meeting, the Oskaloosa School Board met for a special meeting at Noon on Friday, July 1. Oskaloosa Community School Superintendent stated that their lease for the copiers they currently have will be ending this fall. With the implementation of the one to one laptop program, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – To accommodate City of Oskaloosa residents that have items they would like to get rid of this year, the Mahaska County Solid Waste Management Commission has agreed to provide a Free Week for City of Oskaloosa residents to bring items to the landfill at 2979 Hwy. 63 from Monday through Friday, July […]
Sigourney, Iowa – Governor Branstad and Lt. Goveror Reynolds held a town hall meeting as a part of the 2011 Iowa Education Summit on Tuesday. The town hall first opened with a video showing the history of Iowa Education in the past since 1992. In 1992, Iowa was viewed as one of the top schools […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- Republican Presidential hopeful, Tim Pawlenty, was in Oskaloosa for a speaking engagement Wednesday. Pawlenty spoke at Smokey Row and focused primarily on economic policies. Pawlenty started off his speech with his reason on why he is running for President. “I’m running for President of the United States because I love America, and this […]
Ottumwa, Iowa- Judge Michael Mullins was appointed to the Court of Appeals June 9, 2011. The 8th Judicial District was given permission to fill the vacancy. Applications for the 8A judicial vacancy were closed at 4:30 PM on Monday, July 18, 2011. 10 candidates have submitted their applications. Robert E. Breckenridge, II Ottumwa Michael O. […]
The Southern Iowa Fair capped off it’s second day with the Twin States Truck and Tractor Pull at the Grandstand. The heat continued it’s punishment upon the fair-goers for a second day in a row. The extreme heat is difficult on people as well as animals on display. The Quilt Show and Raffle continues in […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- The trial for Mahaska County Supervisor Willie Van Weelden is set to begin later this year. According to documents obtained by Osky News, Van Weelden’s trial has been set to begin on November 1st at 9:30 AM. Van Weelden will face a trial by jury. In addition, a pretrial conference has been set […]
