Oskaloosa, Iowa- The Oskaloosa City Council met in regular session Tuesday evening in the City Council Chambers. The first item on the agenda was public comments. Stacie Raymie representing Relay for Life spoke to the Council during public comments. Raymie, who is the event chair this year, said that she was asking for City Officials […]
OSKALOOSA, IA – Back in Oskaloosa for their 12th consecutive year, the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) will work with Oskaloosa students to put on a production of The Tortoise Versus The Hare. MCT is the nation’s largest touring children’s theatre and has been touring extensively for 38 years from Montana to Japan, and will visit […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Last time we asked you if you would support a combined County/City Government. 64% of people responding said they would not support a combined government, while 21% were unsure. 15% said they would support the combined County/City Government. The question of a drug problem is decades old and has been asked and […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Secrets and the suspense around them have historically been great marketing tools, creating fun for all involved. Hawkeye Real Estate on the north side of the square in downtown Oskaloosa put up brown paper to cover their windows while they prepare their new window display. Chris Roach who is with Hawkeye Real […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has re-certified Mahaska Health Partnership Emergency Services as an Area Trauma Facility. According to the IDPH, traumatic injury is the leading cause of death for persons in Iowa from 1 to 44 years of age. They estimate that 30,000 Iowans are seen for emergency evaluation […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The snow was falling ever so lightly as Oskaloosa and Mahaska County residents made their way off of gravel roads and city streets to the warmth of Smokey Row to hear an update on how their local governments are doing. Mahaska County Supervisor Greg Gordy kicked off the 2012 season with covering […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Osky News. by Richard Vogel I have an idea for a hit TV show. It’s a ‘can’t miss.’ It’s copyrighted so don’t try to steal it. The name of the show? “Bridezillas That Became Real Housewives That […]
What we learned on Tuesday after the New Hampshire primary was significant and there were three clear-cut winners. Yet, after everything we’ve learned one thing is clear – South Carolina holds significant power next week and the rhetoric will grow increasingly negative. Yet, before we get into what’s to come let’s take a look at […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – What’s in a name? Barnstorming was starting in the 1920’s when returning WWI pilots bought up surplus aircraft and took to the skies of America performing stunts. Others took to making stops in farmers fields to give rides to locals and would move along after a few days. ‘Barnstorming Season’ was something […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The legislature is back in session and I look forward to getting our work done in as short a session as possible. We face significant issues regarding property tax and education, which I expect to occupy most of our time this year. House Republicans are committed to fighting for the hardworking taxpayers […]
