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Reynolds and Findley Headline Poweshiek County Republican Fund Raiser

Montezuma, Iowa- The Poweshiek County Republicans held a fund raising dinner at Memorial Hall in Montezuma with guest speaker Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds. Mike Mahaffy, former Poweshiek County Attorney said they were able to get the Lt. Governor Reynolds and Brenna Findley there to help raise money for the local party, but it also allowed […]

Beacon City Council Agenda Tuesday – June 7, 2011

I. Call to Order II. General Business A. Review Minutes 1. May 5, 2011 Regular Meeting 2. May 17, 2011 Special Budget Meeting B. Treasurer’s Report C. Claims Report D. Sewer Report – Kevin Bork E. Water Reports – 1. Shirley Mitrisin 2. Elwood Hanna 3. Justin Scholtus F. Hall Rentals G. Stephen Memorial Animal […]

Saturday Accident On 63 Totals Two Vehicles

Oskaloosa, Iowa- On Saturday, June 4, at 1:22 p.m. an accident in the Southbound lane of US 63, nearly 3 miles North of Eddyville, left 2 vehicles totaled and the occupants shaken. Malisa Throckmorton of Unionville was driving South on US 63 in her 2006 Toyota Tacoma when she failed to notice a wagon being […]

Ottumwa Lays One Of Its’ Sons To Rest

Ottumwa, Iowa- The Residents of Ottumwa were out by the hundreds on Saturday to pay final respects to U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joseph J. Hamski. Hamski, 28 is survived by his wife, Air Force Staff Sgt. Maria Christina Hamski. Hamski’s mass was held at St. Mary of the Visitation Catholic Church in Ottumwa. When […]

Boswell Rep to Hold Office Hours in Montezuma and Oskaloosa

Des Moines, IA- Rep. Leonard Boswell will have a member of his staff in Montezuma and Oskaloosa, Tuesday, June 7th, for open office hours. Greg Johnson, Boswell’s District Representative, will be at: Montezuma City Hall from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Oskaloosa Public Library from 11:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Johnson will be on hand […]

2 Charged in Methamphetamine Laboratory

Oskaloosa Police Department

Oskaloosa, Iowa- Oskaloosa Police Department Press Release: On May 31st 2011 at about 9:30 AM, Child protection workers with the Iowa Department of Human Services (DHS) contacted the Oskaloosa Police Department in reference to information they had received about a possible clandestine methamphetamine laboratory (commonly referred to as a “meth lab”) at a residence in […]

Children’s Consignment – Brooklyn’s Boutique Opens For Business

Oskaloosa, Iowa- Brooklyn’s Boutique is a new children’s consignment store that opened for business just last week, and is located at 710 S. Market in Oskaloosa. The store went from an idea to reality and it’s ribbon cutting in approximately three weeks time. The Chambers Diplomats were on hand to help celebrate the occasion. The […]

Question of the Week: Are the Westboro Baptist Church protests a form of free speech?

Last week we asked you if you attended Friday After Five. 40 Residents (58%) said No, 24 residents (35%) said Yes, and 5 Residents (7%) asked What Friday After Five was. The Question of the Week poll is unscientific and does not reflect the views of Osky News. This week we focus on a notable […]

Benefit For Sgt Eric Stein At Delta’s Junction Bar & Grill

Delta, Iowa- Friday evening, at the Junction Bar & Grill near Delta, had a community once again coming out to show its support for a local hero. A benefit supper, silent auction, and live auction were held to help raise money for Sgt. Stein’s daughter, Shelby, that was left behind after Stein was killed in […]

Severe Storm Pounds Mahaska County

Colleen Squires shares a picture of the hail they collected shortly after the storm passed through Mahaska County in the early morning (photo submitted)

Beacon, Iowa- ***   UPDATE   *** Updated: Mahaska County Emergency Management has added a page to their website for residents to report damage they may have. They ask that you please report damages, no matter how minor it may be, with the information only being shared with the State Emergency Management Office and the National […]

           

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