Oskaloosa, Iowa- The Oskaloosa City Council met in regular session Monday with Mayor Pro-Tem Pam Blomgren presiding. The council had several different requests from the General Public and from the various department heads within the city. The council unanimously approved an agreement between the Oskaloosa YMCA and the City for use of the pool. The […]
Last week we asked you if you attended Friday After Five. 40 Residents (58%) said No, 24 residents (35%) said Yes, and 5 Residents (7%) asked What Friday After Five was. The Question of the Week poll is unscientific and does not reflect the views of Osky News. This week we focus on a notable […]
The Oskaloosa Junior Main Street Program would like to invite the public to a special showing of historic war videos beginning this evening. Showings will be from 6:30 to 7:30 pm at the Oskaloosa American Legion reception hall and will precede the city band performances each week throughout the summer. Selections from World War II […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- As the spring ends and summer rapidly approaches, the Oskaloosa square will become a bustling marketplace. At this time of the year, the square is transformed into the market for the Oskaloosa Farmers’ Market. The market always seems to attract a large crowd each week. Yesterday was no different. I had a chance […]
Last week, we asked you if you believed that President Obama was representing America’s beliefs towards Israel. 45 Residents responded with 34 residents (76%) voting No, 9 residents (20%) voting Yes, and 2 residents (4%) voting unsure. The question of the week poll is unscientific and does not reflect the views of Osky News. This […]
This past week, 20 delegates from seven different states visited Oskaloosa as a part of the National Mainstreet Convention. This year’s convention was held in Iowa. Delegates boarded a charter bus from Des Moines and headed on down here to Osky on Tuesday. While on their way down, delegates watched a video that showcased Oskaloosa […]
Mahaska County Supervisor Willie Van Weelden was formally arraigned in court this past week. According to documents obtained by Osky News, Van Weelden faces one count of Theft in the First Degree, a Class C Felony, Felonious Conduct in Office, a Class D Felony, and Tampering with Records, an aggravated misdemeanor. He has entered a […]
Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty announced today that he is running for President. “I’m Tim Pawlenty, and I’m running for President of the United States,” said the former Governor. “I know the American Dream because I’ve lived it. I’m running for President to keep that dream alive,” he added. Pawlenty began by criticizing President Obama’s […]
The Oskaloosa City Council, in a 6-1 vote, has repealed a requirement to require the installment of sprinkler systems into all new townhouses and single and double family homes. Councilwoman Blomgren was the only Council member to vote in favor of the systems. The move comes after much discussion and public comment on the matter. […]
Last week, we asked you if you supported late term abortions. 74 voters responded with 63 residents (85%) saying No, 9 residents (12%) saying Yes, and 2 residents (3%) saying unsure. The Question of the Week poll is unscientific and does not reflect the views of Osky News. This week we shift to a fun […]
