Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. In 2010 the city of Pella determined it was comparable in cost to build a replacement airport versus expanding their current facility—which was built in the late 1960’s. Evidently some deficient city planning has led […]
Letter from Ann Brouwer The B and B Bedding fire began Saturday afternoon when a mulch pile spontaneously combusted, and strong winds from the south carried it to other mulch piles. Thanks to the Oskaloosa Fire Department and the other agencies that responded, the fire was contained to mulch piles only. Spontaneous combustion is an […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. A Mahaska Community Development Group Press Release OSKALOOSA, July 20, 2018…Representatives of the Mahaska Community Development Group (MCDG) today applauded the decision of the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors for delaying any further action to […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. This past Saturday, July 7, was a beautiful day in Oskaloosa. The weather was about as perfect as you could ask for and so many community members were taking advantage of the gorgeous day. I […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. June 1, 2018 The Honorable Jim Mueller Members of the Pella City Council Members of PACE Members of SCRAA Pella Corporation wishes to express our ongoing appreciation for your important and thoughtful work regarding the […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. Paul De Geest, candidate for the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors and former Sheriff, is asking that question in relationship to the county’s need for a new communication system to serve first responders, law enforcement, […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. On June 5, residents of Mahaska County, including residents who live inside city limits, have an opportunity to choose supervisor candidates to fill two open seats. As a resident, and former City Council member, I […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. To the Voters of Mahaska County, On Tuesday, June 5th residents of Mahaska County will have a choice to make in the direction of county government with four candidates vying for two slots on the […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. To the Editor, I am writing this letter to encourage Mahaska County residents to vote for Supervisor Henry W. (Willie) Van Weelden on June 5. Experience matters. And Willie has a proven track record of […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. February 13, 2018 “I will not support any sort of tax increase. Period.” This was basically the response I got Monday from Representative Guy Vander Linden (R, District 79) when I asked whether he’d be […]
