Kyle Ewing helps makes the shows happen for local promoting outfit Iowa Pop Punk. Ewing says they have a show nearly once a month, bringing in some touring bands including some from Chicago and Minnesota, and also featuring local talent as well. With no real admission fee, I was curious as how this concert series […]
A petition to hold a special election relating to the $25 Million Mahaska Health Partnership expansion project is currently being circulated. The petition is at several different business in Osky. The circulation of this petition comes after a 2-1 vote from the Mahaska County Supervisors designating Mahaska Health Partnership as an Urban Renewal Zone and […]
The Mahaska County YMCA played host to Camp S.P.O.R.T.S. (Sports, Practice, Opportunities, Regulation, Teamwork and Skills) starting March 14th and continuing until March 16th. Mahaska County 4-H and Kids’ Corner Child Care collaborated in the event for children Kindergarten to 6th grade. Kindergarten to 2nd graders meet from 9:00 a.m. to Noon each day with […]
With approximately 85 people in attendance at the 8:30 meeting inside Smokey Row. This week had State Representatives Rich Arnold, Guy Vander Linden and State Senator Tom Rielly on hand to speak and answer questions from those in attendance. Jon Sullivan, Main Street and Commerce Director for the Oskaloosa Area Chamber and Development Group once […]
After some brief discussion, the staff at Osky News decided it would be helpful to make available a weekly print version of some of our web content. The “print edition” is free, and available for download from our website. It’s formatted to allow your home or office printer to easily print your own copy, making […]
The 2011 Little League Season isn’t that far away now. On March 7th and 8th and the minor and major league players did a skills assessment before coaches who will be drafting the teams on March 20th. This year there are 475 kids between the ages of 5 to 12 years of age participating in […]
The Oskaloosa Senior High Gymnasium played host to Band-O-Rama 2011. Students from Fifth and Sixth Grade, the Seventh and Eighth Grade Concert Band, the Percussion Ensemble and Senior High Concert Band all performed. The Fifth Grade Band played the following selections: Ode To Joy, Sakura, Sakura and Mickey Mouse March. The Sixth Grade Band played: […]
Oskaloosa Elementary and the Middle and High School complex played host to the Carriker Ford fund raising event that put $20.00 into the pocket of Oskaloosa Schools for every car that was test drove on Thursday March 10, 2011. Dustin Kaisand said Carriker Ford has been doing this program for the last 3 years. “It’s […]
The Eddyville-Blakesburg school district reorganization committee held it’s first public meeting last night at the Eddyville Elementary Attendance Center. The meeting started off with opening statements from the reorganization committee. A committee member started off by explaining the reasons for consolidation with Fremont. Eddyville-Blakesburg and Fremont currently share classes. They also hold two joint school […]
The Oskaloosa Girl Scouts will have the following Cookie Booth sales going on in the community this Saturday March 12th. Please come out and support our Girl Scouts as money earned will help support the troop for the year and allow them to do several activities. Family Video – Brownie Troop 949 HyVee – Junior […]
