Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. To the Editor: As I drive around Mahaska County, and also view information on various social media sites, all I can say is “WOW!” I am absolutely speechless about the proposed Local Option Sales Tax […]
Committees formed to pass, defeat LOST Oskaloosa- Citizens and community leaders came together Saturday morning for Eggs and Issues. However, unlike normal sessions that focus on state issues with local state legislators, Saturday’s session of Eggs and Issues focused on local issues. Mark Willett, spokesperson for One Mahaska, Aaron Riggs and Andrew Jensen, spokespersons for […]
by Jamie Brockman Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont (E-B-F) won their Class 1A Wrestling Sectional at English Valleys Saturday with 202 points, while Sigourney-Keota finished 2nd with 185 points. Finishing first and second earned both teams a trip to the Class 1A Regional Team Dual tournament this Tuesday night at Sigourney. Both teams will dual each other in the […]
by Esther Lwakabamba The Iowa Caucus has come to an end. Last night saw a record number of new and experienced caucus participants. Undeniably, caucus-goers this election cycle had a number of options with the pool of candidates on both sides. Some say they were looking for the ideal candidate, regardless of party lines. “Personally, […]
by Sergio Carro Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton neck and neck after Iowa Caucuses 103 people turned out to caucus at Oskaloosa High School to vote, with results split almost entirely down the middle of Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton. Three voters came to support Martin O’Malley but were soon disbanded once caucusing began, convinced […]
Oskaloosa High School 2015 graduate Macy Milledge will travel with the Hawkeye Marching Band to perform at the Rose Bowl Parade and Rose Bowl next week as the Hawkeyes take on Stanford in the January 1st bowl game. Milledge is in her freshman year at Iowa studying Speech Pathology and joined the band over the […]
by Oskaloosa News Staff Member And here we are, in the midst of the Christmas festivities. It seems that every year Christmas comes faster & becomes busier. Kids’ school programs, Church services, Christmas parties, shopping, baking, and the list goes on and on. I have enjoyed visiting with family and friends, learning of the traditions […]
by Keith Fisher As you walked into Smokey Row you’d notice the typical ambiance of a coffee house, but something was different. In the center of the room sat cameras, laptops, and audio equipment. Before the debate began, citizens of Oskaloosa ordered their drinks, chit-chatted in the corners and some courageous few approached the candidates […]
by Keith Fisher Have you ever looked up at the night sky and thought, “Wow. The moon is freaking huge.”? Tonight will be a special treat. Tonight marks a rare occasion as the Sun, Earth, and Moon align in a way that will cause the Earth’s shadow to blanket the moon. This is called a […]
Lynnville, IA- Last year, 2 longtime friends got together to raise money for a family in need, and that’s when Smoke on the Water was born. Jeff Armet and Jim Richardson, both of Lynnville, are two men who found their passion; not only smoking & barbequing, but also helping those in need. Last month, Jeff smoked […]
