Oskaloosa News

Seven northeast Kansas lawyers seeking appointment as a district judge will be interviewed Friday by an eight-member judicial nominating commission.

Frances Wecker, 1 mile south of Allen Lisa Cross, Oskaloosa KS Kim Stahel, NE of Overbrook Jessica Malsom, Auburn Jami White, Emporia Jessica Abbott, Americus Erik Nava, Shunga Creek Adrian Guerrero Tonja ...

The owners of Auburn Apple Market have agreed to purchase Falley's Market at 1945 S.W. Gage and convert it to an Apple Market.

Kansas Secured Title has acquired Finley Abstract and Title Co. in Oskaloosa. The company provides title insurance and real estate closings as well as abstracting, contract servicing and IRS 1031 exchange ...

The tragic loss of a granddaughter has her grandparents growing a memorial garden in her memory.

Two Oskaloosa Middle School sixth grade students were honored Wednesday, May 28, as the Oskaloosa Optimist Club Students of the Trimester.

“We needed something within in the Mahaska community to take the lead for recreation”

There's no excuse for kids to sit in front of the TV or a computer screen this summer as there is a wide range of recreational activities for them to enjoy in Oskaloosa. via Oskaloosa Herald

“It helps them understand the English language, before they develop bad habits.”

These Oskaloosa Elementary School kindergarten students Tuesday morning demonstrate one use of the Phonics Phone. via Oskaloosa Herald

Oskaloosa Elementary School held an afternoon session of Grandparents Day Friday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Melinda and Lyle Williams, of Oskaloosa, play games and make things with their 6-year-old grandson Austin ... via Oskaloosa Herald

Weather Written by Corinne Hunt When word got out about the gold strikes in Colorado, everyone wanted to come West. via North Denver News

“And then just put a highlight video together for the seniors so they can remember their senior year.”

Members of the Oskaloosa High School class of 2008 Prom Court are, front row from left, Haley Brostrom, Hannah DeGeest, Laura Tucker, Hannah Hedge and Debbie McCrea. via Oskaloosa Herald

“Christian Themes III: Small (but wondrous!) Works.”

The first First Friday Art Walk of spring will offer participants a chance to stretch their legs while they expand their mind. via Topeka Capital-Journal

The following animals have been brought to the Helping Hands Humane Society, 2625 N.W. Rochester Road. via The Topeka Capital-Journal

The Lawrence St. Patrick's Day Luck-of-the-Irish Poker Run , a motorbike thing, has been rescheduled from today, March 8th to next Saturday, March 15, 2008. via Irish KC

Oskaloosa Elementary School held a Read-a-thon Thursday afternoon to celebrate Dr. via Oskaloosa Herald

Meadowlark District Extension Agent, crops, soils, horticulture Kansas The national record soybean yield is now 154.7 bushels per acre, set this past year by a Missouri producer. via High Plains Journal

Issue date: 1/22/08 Section: Campus News Thursday, Jan. 17 Lauren Vanarsdale Jackson, 601 Yuma St., at 10 a.m. for probation violation. via Kansas State Collegian

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama will return to Oskaloosa Saturday morning to discuss his vision for uniting America and bringing about change. via Oskaloosa Herald

“It means the trees will be all right.”

Maria Wiedeman was relieved Thursday morning as she stood in front of her family's one-story house on the northern edge of this Jefferson County town. via Topeka Capital-Journal

Kansas State University's chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the international English honor society, has seven new members. via M2.com