http://www.oskaloosaherald.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Tue, 13 May 2008 14:06:00 +0000 http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/local/local_story_134140718.html http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/local/local_story_134140718.html 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 Vanerdhyle. Austin’s parents are Tabatha and Bobby Vanerdhyle, of Oskaloosa. Tue, 13 May 2008 14:03:00 +0000 http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/local/local_story_134140225.html http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/local/local_story_134140225.html Makeover Marathon volunteer Miranda Johnson paints the ceiling at Hunter’s Monday afternoon while store employee Cindy Bodart holds her paint pan. They were painting as part of the Makeover Marathon, sponsored by Main Street Iowa. Tue, 13 May 2008 13:37:00 +0000 http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/local/local_story_134133830.html http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/local/local_story_134133830.html Mon, 12 May 2008 10:33:00 +0000 http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/local/local_story_134135509.html http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/local/local_story_134135509.html Lacey Recreation Complex can be a busy place, as these photos of soccer and baseball activities from Friday afternoon prove. Mon, 12 May 2008 10:25:00 +0000 http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/local/local_story_133102523.html http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/local/local_story_133102523.html Rep. Steve King, in dark suit jacket, stands to Kim Schmett's right Saturday morning at Smokey Row. Schmett is running as the Republican nominee for the U.S. House 3rd District seat. Mon, 12 May 2008 10:21:00 +0000 http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/local/local_story_133102217.html http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/local/local_story_133102217.html Laura Tucker, a senior at Oskaloosa High School, has earned a four-year scholarship of up to $7,000 per year to the University of Northern Iowa. The MCaPS Scholarship, goes to students who will major in chemistry, biochemistry, computer science, earth science, mathematics or physics. UNI professor of astronomy and associate dean of the College of Natural Sciences Siobahn Morgan said the scholarship goes to top students and is funded by a National Science Foundation grant. Tucker took a photo on Friday afternoon with her parents, Lisa and Steve Tucker in the front row, and from left to right in the back, her calculus teacher Joyce Eveland, Principal Andy Patee, professor Morgan and chemistry teacher Gale Vermeulen. Fri, 09 May 2008 11:24:00 +0000 http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/local/local_story_133103637.html http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/local/local_story_133103637.html Rep. Eric Palmer, Iowa House Speaker Pat Murphy, Sen. Tom Rielly and Senate Majority Leader Mike Gronstal stopped by the Herald on Thursday to talk about the legislative session and how the Democrats plan to retain control of the Iowa House and Senate. In 2006, the Democrats controlled both the Iowa House, Senate and the governor’s office for the first time in 42 years. Fri, 09 May 2008 11:18:00 +0000 http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/local/local_story_130111833.html http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/local/local_story_130111833.html Manufacturers' drawing of the playground equipment Beacon residents are trying to raise money to purchase for the grounds at City Hall. Fri, 09 May 2008 11:12:00 +0000 http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/local/local_story_130111411.html http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/local/local_story_130111411.html The most serious charges Shewry faces include attempted murder and kidnapping. Fri, 09 May 2008 11:09:00 +0000 http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/local/local_story_130111002.html http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/local/local_story_130111002.html Fri, 09 May 2008 11:07:00 +0000 http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/local/local_story_130110707.html http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/local/local_story_130110707.html Gipple said this year's Urban Youth Corps grant marks the seventh or eighth year MCCB has participated in the program. Fri, 09 May 2008 11:03:00 +0000 http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/local/local_story_130110340.html http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/local/local_story_130110340.html Fri, 09 May 2008 10:59:00 +0000 http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/local/local_story_130110116.html http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/local/local_story_130110116.html Thu, 08 May 2008 11:05:00 +0000 http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/local/local_story_129110733.html http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/local/local_story_129110733.html Kim Schmett is the Republican running for the seat in the 3rd U.S. House District. Thu, 08 May 2008 11:00:00 +0000 http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/local/local_story_130112846.html http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/local/local_story_130112846.html High water two weeks ago caused the Muchakinock Creek to flood and spill over into adjacent farm fields. Many farmers have to contend with muddy fields this spring, which has delayed their planting. About 38 percent of farm fields in Iowa have been planted.