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18 Years Old And Running For Office

Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Osky News Oskalooosa, Iowa- On July 11th, 2011 I woke up with a bit of excitement in my system. For me, it was the day that I had been looking forward to for several weeks. It was […]

18 Years Old And Running For Office- Part two

Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Osky News Oskaloosa, Iowa- As I said in part one of this story, when I decided to run for school board, I knew that I could win, but I was going to have to work hard. I […]

Question Of The Week: What’s Your Thoughts On Job Approval For Local Governments

Oskaloosa News

Oskaloosa, Iowa- Last week, we asked you if you thought Oskaloosa would win their homecoming game. 30 residents responded with 22 residents (73%) saying Yes, and 8 residents (27%) saying No. The Question of the week poll is unscientific and does not reflect the views of Osky News. This week we turn out attention to […]

Letter To The Editor: Looking Out For

Oskaloosa News

Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Osky News Letter to the editor, Art Cullen, editor of the Storm Lake Times, asks, “Who is looking out for the least among us?” He suggests that is up to Tom Harkin to lead the federal government’s […]

18 Years Old And Running For Office

Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Osky News Oskaloosa, Iowa- “I’m Charlie Comfort and I am running to be your school board representative.” I must have said that hundreds of times over the past couple of months. Recently, I finished up a school […]

All About The American Dream

Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Osky News Oskaloosa, Iowa – Once again, we see the all too familiar sign of a store closure in Oskaloosa. Times are tough for many in our community, in the state, and also at the federal level. […]

Question of the Week: Do you Support the proposed franchise fee increase?

Oskaloosa, Iowa- Last week, we asked you if you believed we have too much government. 52 residents responded with 46 residents (88%) saying Yes, and 6 residents (12%) saying No. The Question of the week poll is unscientific and does not reflect the views of Osky News. This week we focus on a local issue. […]

Grassley Reacts to President Obama’s Speech before a Joint Session of Congress

Senator Chuck Grassley tonight released the following statement after the President’s speech before a Joint Session of Congress. “What the President’s saying is more of the same, especially with what was in the stimulus bill. That massive government spending bill passed two years ago, right after the President took office, and was touted by the […]

Letter To The Editor: Oskaloosa High School’s Implementation Of The One To One Laptop Program

Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Osky News Oskaloosa High School’s implementation of the One to One laptop program is commendable and State and local leaders deserve praise for their leadership conference (CASTLE) which spearheaded this initiative. However, the statement that an OLPC […]

Question of the Week: Do you believe we have too much government?

US Capitol

Oskaloosa, Iowa- Last week, we asked you if were excited for the new stadium. 41 residents responded with 30 residents (73%) saying Yes, 7 residents (17%) saying No, and 4 residents (10%) saying Unsure. The Question of the Week Poll is unscientific and does not reflect the views or opinions of Osky News. This week […]

           

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