Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Osky News In 1776 Thomas Paine wrote, “In America, the law is king”. In 1780 John Adams sought “a government of laws and not of men.” The Revolutionary War was fought to establish this principle. All government […]
Jan 9 2011 | Posted in
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Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Osky News From a concerned grandmother of a 5th and 6th grade student. I attended the winter clarinet program for 5th and 6th grade students in Oskaloosa on December 12th, and was appalled and sickened at heart […]
Dec 17 2010 | Posted in
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Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Osky News As members of the Mahaska Health Partnership Board of Trustees, we want to take this opportunity to clarify some information regarding MHP’s current expansion project. The key issues facing healthcare in this community in the […]
Dec 1 2010 | Posted in
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Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Osky News Make a Difference this holiday season. Give to United Way of Mahaska County. During the holidays, we’re reminded to give thanks for what we have and to share with those less fortunate than ourselves. A […]
Nov 30 2010 | Posted in
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There have been perilous times in our nation’s history that there was only one person who could provide the solution. In these perilous times, this person had to sacrifice and leave it all behind and count it but loss. It is this person who the ordinary citizen might take for granted. It is this person […]
Nov 9 2010 | Posted in
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Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Osky News Some have said that voting out three high court justices has no effect on Iowa marriage law. They are correct. Here’s why. There was no marriage law before the vote and there is still no […]
Nov 9 2010 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa –Women’s fitness franchise in Oskaloosa recognizes Debbie Carlson on her special recognition by Curves International. Debbie Carlson, a Curves of Oskaloosa Circuit Coach and Assistant Manager, was recently recognized for winning one of seven “circuit coach hero” awards. The competition was open to clubs in the US and Canada. “We are absolutely thrilled with […]
Nov 4 2010 | Posted in
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The Churches in New Sharon invite you to a free movie – To Save a Life (link to more information below). This will be on Thursday, November 4, starting at 6:30pm. Concessions will be available. Official Movie Site
Nov 3 2010 | Posted in
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This installment of The New Depression, we cover the good that comes from when people get back to basics. The life many of us have had and some still do is a life filled with hollow things. We attempt to fill our lives with the latest toy, gadget or envious new car in the drive. […]

The opinions, beliefs and viewpoints expressed by the various authors and forum participants on this web site do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs and viewpoints of oskynews.org or official policies of oskynews.org. Two Oskaloosa ministers call on local faith leaders to educate their congregations on election day issues. OSKALOOSA, IA- Ministers Bill Tvedt and […]
Oct 24 2010 | Posted in
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