The local Jaarsma store in Oskaloosa was a popular spot on Wednesday as everyone was stocking up on bread, rolls and pie for the big feast. Local businesses have a big job keeping up with the demands of the working public around the holiday’s as time has become more valuable. Business such as Jaarsma that […]
Winter weather will happen – ready or not – and it’s never too early to remind everyone “Ice and Snow…Take it Slow.” The Oskaloosa Police Department reminds citizens when winter weather conditions become severe, with freezing rain or sleet, ice or snow fall which cause difficult travel conditions, the City Manager has the authority to […]
With Winter here comes the confinement of the indoors. Flu and cold season kick off along with it. It spans the globe every year spreading in seasonal epidemics, resulting in the deaths of 250,000 to 500,000 people every year. There have been 3 major flu pandemic’s for the 20th Century killing tens of millions of […]
Mahaska County Emergency Management Coordinator Jamey Robinson helped oversee a new tornado drill at Eddyville-Blakesburg’s elementary school in Eddyville on Tuesday. 22 tornado’s have stuck Iowa in the period from 1980 to 2008 during the month of November. Winter is normally a low risk season in Iowa, but being prepared before it happens is something […]
*** Editors note. This article is from November of 2010. The end of the month meals also cover a Noon Thanksgiving Dinner at the Central Reformed Church this year. Reservations would be appreciated but not necessary by calling 641-673-3843 and or emailing churchsec@mahaska.org Central Reformed Church is located on 815 2nd Ave East in Oskaloosa, […]
The Oskaloosa high school FFA sponsored a benefit supper for Brett DeBruin this evening at the high school cafeteria. FFA sponsor Mike Striegel explained more what the event was all about “It’s a benefit we have for Brett DeBruin. Brett was a former student here about 4 years ago and also a FFA member who […]
OSKALOOSA – In recognition of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, Mahaska Health Partnership geriatric psychiatry unit, Vision Quest, encourages the public to assess their risk. “The greatest known risk factor for Alzheimer’s is increasing age,” MHP Director of Vision Quest Lisa Cox, RN, said. “Most people with the disease are over the age of 65; although sometimes […]
Crookham-Johnson Law Office, PLLC has joined the downtown with a recently remodeled location formerly occupied by Tucker’s Accounting Service. The office looks to practice primarily in Family Law. Family law would include child custody, divorce, temporary protective orders for abuse situations, juvenile practice, anything involving kids, and some criminal defense as well. The office has […]
Last week we asked you if you will be going shopping on Black Friday. 46 Residents responded with 27 residents (59%) voting no, 14 residents (30%) voting yes, and 5 residents (11%) voting unsure. The Question of the Week poll is unscientific and does not necessarily reflect the views of Osky News. This week we […]
1990: Warm late autumn weather resulted in daily record high temperatures across much of the state. Highs of 74 F at Des Moines and 73 F at Waterloo are the highest on record at both locations for this late in the season and a high of 70 F at Mason City marked their latest occurrence […]
