by Charlie Comfort OSKALOOSA, IOWA- After serving on the Oskaloosa School Board for 20 years, Carl Drost chose to run for the school board once again in 2013 after having concerns about test scores in the district. After serving a four year term, Drost is once again running for re-election. Driving his decision to run […]
by Charlie Comfort OSKALOOSA, IOWA- Tom Richardson has served on the School Board since 2011, including two years as Vice President and two years as President of the board. In 2011 and 2013, Richardson ran unopposed. In this year’s election, he is being challenged by parent Lynette Stream. Richardson said that he has three main […]
by Charlie Comfort OSKALOOSA, IOWA- Four years ago, Shelly Herr threw her hat in the ring for Oskaloosa School Board as an involved parent who wanted to give back. Today, little has changed in why she wants to run for a second term. “Four years ago I ran initially because I’ve always been involved in […]
by Charlie Comfort Oskaloosa, Iowa – Around 80 potential voters flocked to Oskaloosa’s square Tuesday evening for the resurrection of an old tradition not seen in Oskaloosa since the 1990s. Politics Under The Stars, hosted by Oskaloosa News, provided voters with the opportunity to hear a school board forum on the City Square. All five […]
by Charlie Comfort Oskaloosa, Iowa- The South Central Regional Airport Agency (SCRAA) took another step forward in the regional airport project Thursday evening as they look towards the next phase of the project. At Thursday evening’s meeting, the SCRAA voted unanimously to proceed forward with using HDR Inc as the preferred engineering firm for the […]
by Charlie Comfort Oskaloosa, Iowa- At Monday’s Mahaska County Supervisors meeting, the supervisors heard comments from Nick Drost, of rural Mahaska County. Drost stated that his shop has been subject to three different burglaries and that he has had significant amounts of tools and other property stolen from him. Drost stated his belief is that […]
By Charlie Comfort Oskaloosa, Iowa- The Oskaloosa City Council was met with a routine City Council agenda at Monday’s meeting. Mayor Pro Tempore Doug Yates presided over the half hour long meeting. Among the items on the agenda included the consideration of a resolution authorizing the city attorney and the city manager to proceed with […]
by Charlie Comfort Oskaloosa, Iowa- Updating board goals was a major discussion at the most recent Oskaloosa School Board meeting in August. The board continually reviews and updates board goals on a nearly annual basis. Board goals help to guide the school board over the short term as they look to set a vision for […]
by Charlie Comfort Incumbents face challenges as student discipline, achievement issues loom large Oskaloosa, Iowa- For the third time since 2011, the incumbent school board president will face a challenge at the ballot box. Tom Richardson, of rural Oskaloosa and a six year veteran of the board, faces a challenge for the Director District 5 […]
by Charlie Comfort Oskaloosa, Iowa- Around 300 students turned another page in lives, and in William Penn University’s history, as they received their degrees on Saturday. The 142nd William Penn University Commencement Ceremony recognized those persons who had completed their requirements to earn a four year degree from Willian Penn University. Like in years past, […]
