Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. Many Christians agonize over their voting choices and this year is particularly difficult with so many candidates running for president. At times, I feel conflict over whether to vote for a candidate who will enhance […]
Iowa – Are the legal advertisements required by law amounting to government financing of private business? All across Iowa this week, government entities will be naming their official publications. This means that a newspaper(s) will be named as the point of publication for local government bodies. Most of us have seen them, they list 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 […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. We Are All One Community. As residents of Mahaska County, you and I have the opportunity to decide how we want our community to look in the future. This opportunity presents itself as an election […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. In the summer of 2004, I moved to Oskaloosa after accepting a position at William Penn University. Just a year out of college, I figured my time in ‘Osky’ would be short-lived and just a […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. What a JOY to be home again!! We have been away from Oskaloosa for 20 years because of circumstances beyond our control, but FINALLY had our dreams come true and moved back in April. We […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. A manager knows how important an operational plan is to his or to her organization’s success, whether it is public or private, a local government or a business. Without a plan an organization lacks direction, […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. It’s easy to ignore elections when it is not a Presidential Election year. It’s easy to ignore going to the polls and casting your vote for any number of reasons, but I respectfully request you […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. The 2015 Housing Task Force Action Plan has been mentioned lately in Letters to the Editor. We (the Housing Task Force) know this document better than anyone else; we know how it was put together; […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. Oskaloosa is at an important cross road. It is vital to have leaders who will challenge bad policies to bring forth better solutions so that we can hold higher expectations for the future. It is […]
