Oskaloosa, Iowa- The Oskaloosa High School debate team held a novice tournament at Oskaloosa High School. This was the second year the team had hosted a tournament. Teams from Columbus Junction, Johnston, Oskaloosa, and Marshalltown all participated. Several area current and former lawyers and an area judge all served as debate judges in the tournament. […]
Last week, we asked you if you believed Herman Cain was the victim of character assassination or was guilty of wrong doing. 66 residents responded with 32 residents (48%) saying he was the victim of character assassination, 29 residents (45%) saying he was guilty of wrong doing, and 5 residents (8%) saying unsure. The question […]
Urbandale, Iowa- Businessman Herman Cain’s former Iowa Campaign Headquarters opened its doors for a few hours today, but they were all but campaigning. Today from 4 PM to 7 PM, the office opened its doors to allow Cain supporters to come up and get their share of various different Cain campaign memorabilia items. An e-mail […]
Des Moines, Iowa- After the debate Saturday, many different campaign representatives, elected officials, and other commentators gathered in the Debate Spin Room away from the debate hall to give statements after the debate. Branstad was the one of the first persons to arrive. “I think they all made good points but I think it’s really […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- Iowa’s deer First Shotgun season ended today. Iowa’s Second Shotgun season will begin on December 10th, and last until December 18th. According to information on the Iowa DNR Website and information from Mahaska County Recorder Diane Upton Crookham, many area counties still have not reached their Antlerless Deer quota. In Mahaska County, 222 […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- The Oskaloosa City Council met in regular session Monday with Mayor Dave Krutzfeldt presiding. The main issue of the evening was of whether or not to direct the Mayor to execute a contract with Snyder & Associates for professional services related to joint justification report in an amount not to exceed $21,233. During […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- Last week, we asked you if you still supported the Lighted Christmas Parade. 97 residents responded with 66 residents (68%) saying Yes, 26 residents (27%) saying No, and 5 residents (5%) saying Unsure. The Question of the Week Poll is unscientific and does not reflect the views of Osky News. Our question this […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- The 2011 Young Ambassador crowning took place Monday evening to a large crowd in the Penn Central Mall. The Young Ambassador Contest is in its 20th year. This year’s Young Ambassador crowning was again hosted by Steve Shettler of KBOE Radio. This year, 25 kids participated in the contests. Canisters for each child […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- Last week, we asked you if you believe religion belongs in politics. 59 residents responded with 35 residents (59%) saying-No; 23 residents (39%) saying-Yes; and one resident (2%) saying-Unsure. The Question of the Week Poll is unscientific and does not reflect the views or opinions of Osky News. This week we shift to […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- The Oskaloosa Chamber of Commerce held their 2nd annual Christmas Walk Saturday Nov. 26th. 31 businesses participated in this year’s Christmas Walk. A pancake breakfast was held from 7:30 am to 9:00 am in the Penn Central Mall center court, with all donations going to the Ecumenical Food Cupboard. Beginning at 9 am, […]
