Last week, we asked you if Gay Marriage should be legalized nationwide. 120 residents responded with 78 residents (66%) saying No, and 42 residents (35%) saying Yes. The Question of the Week Poll is unscientific and does not reflect the views of Osky News. This week we focus on the 2012 Presidential Election. President Obama […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Osky News It was only a few months ago that the new congressional district lines were announced. Since that time, what appears to be a quick shift in priority for Congressman Boswell has me wondering if he’s […]
OSKALOOSA, IOWA – The Tea Party bus will be stopping in Oskaloosa next Tuesday, June 28th at 7:00 p.m. at the Smokey Row Coffee House. Ryan Rhodes is expected to speak to the crowd at the event. We are, in short, fighting for the soul of America. We need you in our fight for integrity […]
Last week, we asked you if you were happy with Oskaloosa and Mahaska County as your home. 82 residents responded with 59 residents (72%) saying Yes, and 23 residents (28%) saying No. The question of the week poll is unscientific and does not reflect the views of Osky News. This week we switch to a […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The people of Iowa are nearing a shutdown of their State Government. July 1st is the deadline for a budget to be approved without a stoppage happening. The Republicans, who feel a mandate from the voters to help curb costs and watch the budget, are standing firm on several points they consider […]
Last week we asked you if you attended Friday After Five. 40 Residents (58%) said No, 24 residents (35%) said Yes, and 5 Residents (7%) asked What Friday After Five was. The Question of the Week poll is unscientific and does not reflect the views of Osky News. This week we focus on a notable […]
By now, most Iowans are aware that the bi-partisan budget discussions in Des Moines have come to a screeching halt. As the 2011 legislative session enters its sixth different month, Iowans are rightly asking why. The answer is not complicated as you might think once you understand what is at stake. For weeks, Governor Branstad, […]
To use a baseball analogy, the 2011 legislative session (or stalemate!) has entered into “extra innings” and depending on your perspective, either the batters keep striking out or the pitchers are just too crafty. As Monday begins week 18, the end, unfortunately, still looks to be out of reach. Why? There are numerous issues yet […]
Last week, we asked you if you believed that Mahaska County Supervisor Willie Van Weelden should resign. 156 residents voted with 98 residents (63%) saying yes, 42 residents (27%) saying no, and 16 residents (10%) saying unsure. The question of the week poll is unscientific and does not reflect the view of Osky News. This […]
Last week, we asked you if you approved of the way President Obama was handling the situation in Iraq. 59 residents responded with 33 residents (56%) saying No, 20 residents (34%) saying Yes, and 6 residents (10%) saying Unsure. The Question of the Week poll is unscientific and doesn’t reflect the view of Osky News. […]
