Des Moines, IOWA — During Peace Officer Memorial Week, the State of Iowa will honor eight officers who died in the line of duty. Each of these men died while working to apprehend a suspect or protect their community from crime. Please join us on May 17, 2011, to honor these law enforcement officers, as […]
(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry E. Branstad has ordered all flags on the Capitol Complex be flown at half-staff from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 in honor of Peace Officer Memorial Week and the Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony which is to be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, May 17, […]
OSKALOOSA – Mahaska Health Partnership will assist women in paying for a digital mammogram. Through a grant from the Southeast Iowa Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, MHP has funds available to assist women who are uninsured or have a financial need to obtain a mammogram. “Our goal is to provide assistance to […]
NEWTON, Iowa – MAY 16, 2011 – Iowa pork producers in Tama and Washington counties are teaming up with South Dakota Pork Producers to sponsor the Pork Be Inspired 175 NASCAR K&N Pro Series East/West Challenge Presented by Tompkins Industries. The race, scheduled for Saturday, May 21, marks the official start to the 2011 racing […]
OSKALOOSA – Mahaska Health Partnership recently hosted the Kindergarten classes of Oskaloosa Elementary School. The children visited several departments, including Radiology where they looked at X-rays, Physical and Occupational Therapy where they learned about exercise, Laboratory where they got to see germs and hear about the importance of good hand washing, and the ambulance service. […]
The vacant lot that is directly across from the main entrance of the Oskaloosa Public Library will soon become a lush garden featuring a gazebo to read and share your favorite books in. The site is .07 acres and will feature, as said, a gazebo structure with amphitheater seating and other park benches that will […]
A 1993 BMW was being driven by Travis Fritz East on Highway 23 when the brakes were applied. Fritz then lost control of the vehicle, causing it to enter the South ditch. Upon entering the ditch, the BMW then began to roll, ejecting the driver. The BMW then came to rest upright in a farm […]
(DES MOINES, Iowa) Attorney General Tom Miller announced that Iowa is part of a settlement with 50-state attorneys general to resolve allegations of unfair debt collection practices on customer accounts for Hollywood Video and its parent company, Movie Gallery. After Hollywood Video filed for bankruptcy in 2010, its customer accounts were turned over to debt […]
Last week, we asked you if you supported late term abortions. 74 voters responded with 63 residents (85%) saying No, 9 residents (12%) saying Yes, and 2 residents (3%) saying unsure. The Question of the Week poll is unscientific and does not reflect the views of Osky News. This week we shift to a fun […]
The first ever RAID (Ride Across Iowa in a Day) took place on Saturday, May 14th 2011. Everyone in Iowa is fairly familiar with RAGBRAI and its format, but RAID is for a different type of rider. The distances are similar, though RAGBRAI is a little bit longer. While RAGBRAI is traveled over a week […]
