I hope everyone is enjoying this round of ‘Where in Mahaska County’. Today’s I am guessing will be figured out rather quickly. If you have suggestions or pictures you would like to share please email them to info@oskynews.org. After I post the picture, I will make a post on our Facebook Page where people can […]
Oskaloosa residents were invited to a night of fun and learning at the Oskaloosa Elementary School Monday evening, February 28. There were displays from a wide variety of local businesses and organizations ranging from some wonderful smelling food served up by chef Jeff from William Penn, to displays from the Mahaska County Conservation. The Boosters […]
OSKALOOSA- The Physical Education and Head Football Coaching position at Oskaloosa Community School District has been filled. Pending approval at the Oskaloosa Community School District School Board meeting on March 8, 2011, Mr. Mark Schilb will become the next Physical Education Instructor and Head Football Coach for the 2011-12 school year. Mr. Schilb has thirteen […]
HEDRICK – The city of Hedrick requests that all residents boil water starting Wednesday afternoon until tests show that water is free from bacterial contamination. This Keokuk County city shut down pressure in the water distribution system to repair a broken water main. When pressure is low, there is a chance that bacteria could enter […]
Oskaloosa–William Penn University football coach Todd Hafner has announced the signing of Sam Tvedt to a National Letter of Intent to attend the University in the fall and compete for the football program. An Oskaloosa native, Tvedt currently attends Pella Christian HS where he will graduate this spring. Tvedt, the son of Bill and […]
The Lacey Recreation Promotions and Fund Raising committee hosted a bowling tournament last Friday night at Mahaska Bowl in Oskaloosa which raised near $3,000 for the Kentfield Babe Ruth fields. The new ballfield will be established in honor of Oskaloosa resident Charlie Kentfield who dedicated over 65 years to Babe Ruth in the community. Sixteen […]
NEWTON, Ia. (Feb. 28, 2011) — What do books, cameras and jump ropes have in common? Students of all ages across Iowa need more of them – and Iowa Speedway has stepped in to help through DonorsChoose.org, which is U.S. Cellular’s philanthropic partner. Iowa Speedway used money raised from last year’s Rusty’s Roast of Richard […]
Vicki Wright got yesterdays Where in Mahaska County, with Mark Tennison right there as well. Good luck with today’s picture, will we have an “Anonymous” winner? All puns aside, have fun and good luck. If you have suggestions or pictures you would like to share please email them to info@oskynews.org. After I post the picture, […]
The old saying of “In Like a Lion out Like a Lamb” will be tested this year. March started off by being a much needed break from the continued onslaught that ‘Old Man Winter’ has been dishing out to Mahaska County and her residents. According to the Osky News thermometer it hit 46 degrees today […]
Pam Howard guess yesterday’s picture as the Law Library that is next to the 2nd floor courtroom in the Mahaska County Courthouse. This shot is certainly visible to most everyone in Mahaska County, good luck and have fun! If you have suggestions or pictures you would like to share please email them to info@oskynews.org. After […]
