Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. As a licensed Physical Therapist who oversees aquatic therapy at the YMCA for our local hospital, I am writing to encourage people to vote “YES” on renewing the Local Option Sales Tax to benefit the […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. Anyone reading this can likely cite tragic examples that have proven to be societal challenges due to the inadequate and ineffective mental health services throughout Iowa. In the last several years, shooting in the United […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. Forty-six years ago, I had graduated from the University of Iowa and had worked in an Iowa City Insurance agency for a year and a half. That agency was sold and I interviewed with a […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. To ALL citizens of Mahaska County The Local Option Sales Tax has been used more than once in the past for special projects in Mahaska County. Some of the main projects have been the renovation […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News.. For those of you who call Oskaloosa and Mahaska County home, May 3rd is a date we cannot be complacent. Please get out and vote “Yes” for continuation of the optional local 1 cent sales […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. Our community has a focus on faith, family and friendliness. We encourage everyone to live healthy (Blue Zone) and maintain great relationships. The possibility of an early learning center and recreational facility is not only […]
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 […]
Although she works for the Chamber, she still has a passion for politics. With an open seat, she has decided to take the next step in her career by running for Mahaska County Supervisor. Holding Public Office is something she has always wanted to do. It would be an honor to do so in a […]
Iowa is one of the best states in the nation in terms of accessibility to the polls. Participating in the electoral process is a civic responsibility that I feel every eligible citizen should undertake. Throughout my tenures as Iowa’s Secretary of State, I have worked vigorously to encourage and enable every eligible Iowan with registering […]
On Wednesday, March, 23, 2016, Crystal Jimenez-Boender, launched her campaign for Supervisor of Mahaska County. A lifelong resident of Mahaska County, she is ready to help the County by facilitating a collaborative effort between the incorporated and unincorporated areas of Mahaska County. “I decided to run for County Supervisor because I want to see positive […]
