Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council met in regular session Monday. In what was a near record time meeting, the council considered several different items one of them being an ordinance establishing an ordinance for “nuisance parties.” Chief of Police Jake McGee said that the ordinance was the result of being called to several […]
Last week, we asked you if Gay Marriage should be legalized nationwide. 120 residents responded with 78 residents (66%) saying No, and 42 residents (35%) saying Yes. The Question of the Week Poll is unscientific and does not reflect the views of Osky News. This week we focus on the 2012 Presidential Election. President Obama […]
Last week, my family and I went on our annual family vacation. This year’s spot was one I have long desired to go to: Washington DC. Rather than fly, we drove. Long car rides are not difficult for me as we drive to our vacation spot every year no matter where stay. Since Washington DC […]
Last week, we asked you if you were happy with Oskaloosa and Mahaska County as your home. 82 residents responded with 59 residents (72%) saying Yes, and 23 residents (28%) saying No. The question of the week poll is unscientific and does not reflect the views of Osky News. This week we switch to a […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Citizens could be seeing some changes in their voting wards. The Oskaloosa City Council is now considering “reprecincting” the city of Oskaloosa. The process is mandated by Governor Terry Branstad as a result of the 2010 Census. Oskaloosa gained population in the last census. As a result of that population gain, the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa School Board is considering not renewing its’ membership with the Iowa Association of School Boards (IASB). In recent years, the IASB has received scrutiny over the misuse of funds. Superintendent Russ Reiter acknowledged that part of him was for staying with the IASB and that part of him was against […]
Last week we asked you if you believed that the Westboro Protests were a form of free speech. 79 residents responded with 47 residents (59%) saying No, 28 residents (35%) saying Yes, and 4 residents (6%) saying that they were unsure. The Question of the Week poll is unscientific and does not reflect the view […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- A Mahaska County woman and her two dogs were rescued today after waters from the Muchakinock Creek surrounded the woman’s rural Mahaska County home. Debbie Barrier called for help around 4:00 PM Friday afternoon because of the threat that the waters could rise more due to the forecast of more rain. “She did […]
Pella, Iowa- Republican Presidential Candidate Herman Cain was in Pella Monday as a part of the Family Leader Presidential Lecture Series. Cain spoke on various different topics on why he was running for President. “One of the reasons that I am running for the President of the United States is that I believe that we […]
Pella, Iowa- Jon Huntsman announced earlier this week that if he runs for President, he will likely skip over the Iowa Caucuses. This move comes after Republican Candidate Mitt Romney has said that he will may skip the Iowa Straw Poll this year. The Iowa Caucuses have been a key part of the primary season […]
