Marsy’s Law would establish constitutional rights for Iowa crime victims without having concrete action steps in place to meet the comprehensive needs of those Iowa victims. Before taking the step to amend the Iowa Constitution, we should make sure to adequately support existing services. Marsy’s Law originates from a state that doesn’t understand how hard […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. I am Cheryl Plank, the Executive Director at Tenco, Industries. Tenco has been around for over 50 years. We provide services in a 10-county region in South Central Iowa. We have offices in 7 counties […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. With the upcoming Oskaloosa School Board election fast approaching, I wish to publicly show my support for Mrs. Lynette Stream. Lynette is a wife and mother who has been awakened to use her efforts to […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. Teachers and students deserve school environments that are safe, supportive, and conducive to teaching and learning. When we think about Carl Drost, we think about a man who is passionate about making sure that this […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. As a former science teacher in Oskaloosa for many years, I support Carl Drost for school board. Carl and I served together on the school board for six years. We were on opposite sides of […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. July 5, 2017 Dear Editor, From: Mark Doland On July 3, 2017 at our board meeting, several concerns were brought out in a letter signed by each of you and read by Laura Buch regarding […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. To the Editor: In regard to the Oskaloosa City Council allowing an “Atheist invocation” at the July 6, 2017 meeting, I am saddened that our city’s governing body will give a forum to such a […]
In May of 2015 a decade’s long business in Oskaloosa was decimated by a fire. Doug Swim had lost his business of over 30 years to the fire. While there has been some disappointing news about business closings in Oskaloosa recently we are happy to announce Swim’s Sports and Awards is open once again at […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. Letter to the Editor I am writing in concern to the proposed South Central Regional Airport. The cities of Pella and Oskaloosa claim that it will bring business and Industry and could possibly be a […]
Mahaska County Conservation Board Director Dave Sedivec, a member of the County Conservation Director’s Association, agrees that the Iowa Legislature and Governor need to fund the Trust this year. During its annual meeting in Des Moines last November, the County Conservation Director’s Association (CCDA) re-affirmed its support and endorsement for funding the Natural Resources and […]
