4 cars slid off a Monroe Highway within a matter of minutes Friday morning, December 10. Sonia Sancho Blanco and Austin Post were just 2 of those unfortunate drivers to encounter a slick portion of Highway 137 near 710th Ave. Sancho Blanco’s 1996 Chevrolet was Eastbound on 137 and rounding a corner when the vehicle […]
Area 5th graders participating in the DARE program graduated with cake and punch and their diplomas. Lt. Craig Alexander said of the most recent graduating class “The last four classes were very enjoyable and represented the Elementary School very well, demonstrating the six pillars of character counts. These students have a bright future and will […]
I wanted to take this time to thank everyone that has become a fan of ours on Facebook and reads our website. It is a great honor and privilege to help provide news and information to the people of Oskaloosa, Mahaska County and our surrounding neighbors. Since we have had a large influx of new […]
Ottumwa, IA — Over the cold winter weekend six American Red Cross Disaster Action Team (DAT) volunteers responded to calls for help after four different fires broke out in Albia, Oskaloosa, Ottumwa, and Centerville, Iowa. All of the families’ homes sustained major damage caused by the fires and each family has been offered temporary shelter, food and clothing depending on […]
Firefighters were called to an apartment building with heavy smoke coming from the structure at 5:19 yesterday evening. The building contained all apartments and was located next to Precise Imaging on 717 High Ave West. The apartments had been evacuated and all residents were accounted for. When firefighters arrived on the scene there was only […]
Sierra Stout was reported missing to the Mahaska County Law Enforcement Center on December 10, 2010. Her hair is all black. She has pierced ears and a pierced navel. Sierra was last seen wearing black skinny jeans, a brown sweater dress, a black wool coat and black knit hat. She has a scar below her […]
Fire struck this evening around 5:30, claiming some apartments and a business, Precise Imaging located in a connecting structure. A pedestrian noticed smoke coming from the apartment building and called 911. The cold and low water pressure made fighting the fire difficult, as firefighters attempted to get warmed up in a nearby business. Oskaloosa Fire […]
Last week we asked you if you supported the Mahaska Health Partnership expansion plans. 33 residents (55%) voted yes, 19 residents (32%) voted no, and 8 residents (13%) voted unsure. The question of the week poll is unscientific and doesn’t reflect the views of Osky News. This week we are focusing on a long argued […]
1961: Heavy snow fell across most of Iowa on December 11-12 with blizzard conditions developing as strong northerly winds blew and drifted the snow, blocking roads and bringing travel to a standstill. Storm total snowfall accumulations ranged from 7 to 10 inches or more in a band from southwestern through northeastern Iowa including totals of […]
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