
Oskaloosa, Iowa – This special election is different than the general election held in November. Voters are NOT required to vote at their regular voting precinct, but may vote at any ONE of the vote centers listed below. Voters may vote at whichever location is most convenient. Polls will be open on election day from […]
Jan 28 2013 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – This may seem a bit like Deja Vu for Rielly, who is now at the end of his second run for the office of Mahaska County Supervisor. His first attempt came up short against a determined and well organized candidate, Mike Vander Molen. I asked Rielly what is different this time over […]
Jan 28 2013 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – Mark Doland may not be well known to most Mahaska County residents, but he’s left his mark in the political scene by serving for previous candidates Bob Vander Plaats and Michele Bachman and now the Iowa Republican Party. Doland told me that his plans, if elected to the position of Mahaska County […]
Jan 28 2013 | Posted in
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by Teresa Nguyen Oskaloosa, Iowa – With two weeks under their belt, state legislators at this morning’s Eggs and Issues forum said it’s still too early to paint a clear picture of what’s to come. Today’s topics focused on infrastructure funding, education reform, and economic development. Republican House Representatives Guy Vander Linden, Larry Sheets, and […]
Jan 28 2013 | Posted in
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Click the video below for answers to these questions: – What did the candidates for Mahaska County Supervisor have to say about the regional airport? – What can the Iowa State Extension Office do for local families? – And were the Statesmen able to defend their record during a decades-old tradition?
Jan 26 2013 | 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. I have been reluctant to publicly express my thoughts on the special election for Supervisor that will be held next Tuesday. Due to recent developments I find it necessary to make the following comments: Unfortunately, […]

My absentee ballot has finally arrived in the mail. But I’m afraid my ballot won’t be received in the election office in time to be counted! You have several options: • Mail your ballot. If postmarked no later than Monday, January 28th, and arrives in the election office by noon, Monday, February 4th, it will […]
Jan 24 2013 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – The special election to fill the open Mahaska County Supervisor seat, left vacant when Ken Rozenboom moved into his new chair in the Iowa Senate, will be decided on next Tuesday, January 29th. Both candidates for the position, Mark Doland (R) and Tom Rielly (D), participated in the public forum at Smokey […]

Oskaloosa, Iowa – With a fresh coat of snow on the ground, most people don’t have baseball or softball on their minds, but the Oskaloosa Little League is preparing for the upcoming season. They invite all parents and guardians to the center court in Penn Central Mall. Remember to bring a birth certificate and 3 […]

Oskaloosa, Iowa – We are conducting an unscientific poll covering the 2013 special election for Mahaska County Supervisor. There are three possible selections. Those selections are; (D) Tom Rielly, (R) Mark Doland or Unsure or Other. The poll will remain open until election day. [poll id=”194″]
Jan 22 2013 | Posted in
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