A domestic incident in the mid afternoon of May 28th ended in a high speed chase and one Mahaska County Deputy’s Vehicle being rammed. Deputies that responded to a domestic incident in University Park were informed that a suspect involved in that case was in the Beacon area. Other deputies were searching the area of […]
Today’s edition of Where in Mahaska County is different. To help celebrate the opening of Mini Putt for the season, we are going to give away 4 passes to play a round on the fine folks at Mini Putt. Today’s picture is submitted by Osky News Lead Photographer Don Hubbard. Can you guess Where in […]
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two airmen who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. The airmen died May 26 in the Shorabak district of Kandahar province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device. Killed were: Staff Sgt. Joseph J. Hamski, 28, of Ottumwa, Iowa. […]
All across the country this weekend, in parks, cemeteries and schools, Americans will join with neighbors, family and friends to commemorate Memorial Day and pay homage to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom and liberty. These moving tributes are an awesome reminder of the generations of Americans who answered a calling to […]
This past week, 20 delegates from seven different states visited Oskaloosa as a part of the National Mainstreet Convention. This year’s convention was held in Iowa. Delegates boarded a charter bus from Des Moines and headed on down here to Osky on Tuesday. While on their way down, delegates watched a video that showcased Oskaloosa […]
Mahaska County Supervisor Willie Van Weelden was formally arraigned in court this past week. According to documents obtained by Osky News, Van Weelden faces one count of Theft in the First Degree, a Class C Felony, Felonious Conduct in Office, a Class D Felony, and Tampering with Records, an aggravated misdemeanor. He has entered a […]
PELLA — The Geisler Penquite Foundation awarded Central College with a two-part gift. The foundation has committed to paying $100,000 per year, alternating between the Geisler Endowed Scholarship Fund and the Penquite Endowed Scholarship Fund, contributing a total of $5 million for scholarships. The scholarships will be awarded to juniors and seniors who have been […]
PELLA — Central College is getting a makeover in the form of new signs and a grand plaza. To clearly delineate the entrances to the Central College campus, President Mark Putnam has initiated a project consisting of three brick-faced signs and one entryway plaza. Construction on the new entryway has already begun, and the project […]
New Sharon- What would happen if a mass causality event happened in our area, much like it has in places like Joplin, Missouri? How would police and fire services be able to deal with such a large event? CERT would be there to stand next to them with vital training, knowledge and the ability to […]
The Lacey Recreation Complex has completed the development for the Kentfield Babe Ruth Fields and the season on the new fields has been great! The players and coaches, local and from surrounding communities, have expressed their awe and appreciation since opening the fields on May 8th. The Babe Ruth President, Vie Prescient and MCRF were […]
