Oskaloosa, Iowa- Last week, we asked you if you supported the debt ceiling proposal. 42 residents responded with 28 residents (67%) saying No, 7 residents (17%) saying Yes, and 7 residents (16%) saying Unsure. The Question of the Week Poll is unscientific and does not reflect the view of Osky News. This week, we stay […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- The City of Oskaloosa is still accepting applications for spots on several different boards and commissions. Currently, there are are five vacancies within the boards and commissions. There are two vacancies on the Building Code Board of Appeals, one vacancy on the Airport Commission, one vacancy on the Water Board, and on vacancy […]
One year ago when I was mowing a lawn for a friend, we came up with the idea to start Osky News. Starting out, I never really expected it it to take off like it has in the past year. I was excited to be writing the news, as I liked to write. I just […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- Republican Presidential candidate Herman Cain was in Oskaloosa today for a campaign event. Cain stopped at Smokey Row around 3:00 PM this afternoon. After getting a coffee, Cain headed over to the Sweet Corn Serenade where he greeted residents and spoke with Sweet Corn Serenade Vendors. After speaking with vendors, Cain went over […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- Despite the weather, the 2011 Sweet Corn Serenade continued on. The weather at this year’s serenade was a little wet but nevertheless, many Oskaloosa residents headed to the town square to take a look at the venders, listen to the music, and to have an ear of corn. Prices rose on corn this […]
Fremont, Iowa- Voters in Fremont headed off to the polls today to vote on a franchise agreement between Mahaksa Rural Water and the City of Fremont. In short, the issue on the ballot was whether or not Mahaska Rural Water should supply the City of Fremont with water for the next 25 years. The polls […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- The Oskaloosa City Council voted 5-2 Monday evening to approve the final reading of an ordinance to establish prohibitions against nuisance parties. Council members Tom Jimenez and Doug Yates were the two dissenting votes. Discussion on the ordinance began with Council Member Lori Smith. Smith brought up concerns from residents who had talked […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- Over 200 people came out to the Lacy Recreation Complex on Saturday to participate in the inaugural “Run in the Sun.” The event was a 5K Run and a 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk. The event was a fundraiser for the Hospital Serenity House. Planning for the event itself began almost a year ago […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- Republican Presidential hopeful, Rick Santorum, visited Oskaloosa on Sunday on a part of his Southern Iowa swing of the state. Santorum spoke and ate pie with voters at the Edmundson Kiwanis shelter Sunday evening. Santorum and his family have been on the campaign trail this past week have been staying at the farm […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- Last week, we asked you who you believed was to blame for the debt ceiling crisis. 118 residents responded with 58 residents (49%) saying All of the Above, 25 residents (21%) saying Republicans, 23 Residents (19%) saying President Obama, and 12 residents (11%) saying Democrats. The Question of the Week Poll is unscientific […]
