For many Iowans, the upcoming three day Labor Day weekend and the picnics and community celebrations that accompany it act as a symbolic end to summer. It becomes one last great opportunity to get together with friends and family while the weather is still hospitable. However, Labor Day is also historically a time to celebrate […]
by Kraig Paulsen This week, State Auditor David Vaudt released his review of the Fiscal Year 2012 state budget. Overall, he gave the Legislature high marks for restoring responsible budgeting practices, proclaiming “huge progress in the area of fiscal sustainability.” He declared that House Republicans have “turned the ship around” putting responsible spending back on […]
By: Mark Doland Those of you who knew Dan Milam were blessed by a man of faith and conviction. I was blessed to have known such a man this side of eternity. Dan was a great friend to me and a fellow comrade in the fight for the freedoms that we are losing as a […]
By Rep. Leonard Boswell This Labor Day it is important to reflect on the men and women who make America run – our workers. Too often, our nation’s economic success is linked to multi-national corporations and high-powered CEOs, instead of recognizing the real driving force is our middle class workers who clock in and out […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- Last week, we asked you if you believed President Obama should return home early from his vacation. 26 residents responded with 16 residents (62%) saying Yes, and 10 residents (38%) saying No. The question of the week poll is unscientific and does not reflect the views of Osky News. This week, we focus […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Osky News Oskaloosa, Iowa – Yesterday, I witnessed one of the cruelest things ever. On our way back from covering a story, the two of us from Osky News witnessed a little terrier type dog get struck […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- Last week, we asked you if you were looking forward to the start of school. 24 residents responded, with 17 residents (71%) saying Yes, and 7 residents (29%) saying No. The Question of the Week poll is unscientific and does not reflect the views or opinions of Osky News. As a reminder, due […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Osky News Oskaloosa, Iowa – Now a few days removed from the Ames Straw Poll, and the main stream media buzz machine has latched upon Perry, whom they say has now captured the evangelical vote. I question […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – As the Executive Director of the Mahaska Community Recreation Foundation (MCRF) I wanted to take a moment to thank the MCRF Board for developing such a wonderful trail in our community. Because of their overwhelming support and development for our community we have and are still developing a 15 mile route around […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- Last week, we asked you if you had fears for your financial future as a result of the credit downgrade. 25 Residents responded with 14 residents (56%) saying Yes, 9 Residents (36%) saying No, and 2 Residents (8%) saying Unsure. The Question of the Week poll is unscientific and does not reflect the […]
