Ames, Iowa – What is the big deal? The vote really counts for nothing, and in the game of politics, nothing lasts longer, most times, than it takes for the next sound bite to be played. Gaffes turn into comedic fodder, but what lingers is that sense of familiarity that develops with a candidates thoughts, […]
Ames, Iowa- Eight Candidates for the Republican Presidential Nomination were in Iowa this past evening, participating in a Debate hosted by Fox News and the Washington Examiner. In what was a heated debate at times, the candidates were questioned by a panel composed of moderators from Fox News and the Washington Examiner. The first question […]
Ames, Iowa – The heat of debate lead to an hour of ‘spin’ with nearly every candidate and their representatives. The spin room is a different scenario. After a debate, the candidates and their representatives mingle with the press and attempt to “spin” members of the press into a favorable view of their candidate or […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- Many times, people who deserve to be recognized for their actions are not. Whether it be because they don’t want to be recognized or if they are simply over looked, it has been known to happen. That is why we, here at Osky News, are creating a citizen of the week award. Each […]
by Joe Milledge When 2.65 million people tune into the Sean Hannity Show today across America, it will have been made possible by local Oskaloosa native Gary Wilson. Wilson is a local broadcast engineer who also engineers for a group of Des Moines stations – and that is where Hannity’s show is broadcast live from […]
Ames, Iowa – After the Republican Debate, various politicians and their staff made their way into the “Spin Room” to meet with the press and answer their questions. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley (R) took some time to talk with Osky News about the evenings debate. I was curious what his thoughts were on the Straw […]
Grinnell, Iowa – The C-SPAN bus made another local stop yesterday, this time in Grinnell. Recently, the bus was in Ottumwa. “We’re showcasing all our educational resources that we have at the network,” said Doug Hemming, Marketing Representative with C-SPAN. C-SPAN is a private, not for profit network that is designed to “kind of be […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – With a track conditions that had its’ share of critics Tuesday night, the non-wing sprints were underway. The Casey’s General Stores Ultimate Challenge presented by Searsboro Telephone Company packed the grandstands and crowds rivaled those of the previous night as over 30 cars battled, not only the track, but each other for […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – With the sounds of pads slapping and a whistle chirping out orders to players, the William Penn Statesmen Football squad has been hitting the practice field in preparation of their August 27th home opener against Iowa Wesyleyan scheduled for the new Lacey Complex Stadium at 6:00 p.m. The team is coming off […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- The Oskaloosa High School Student Council was hard at work early today. This morning at 8:00 AM, around 25 students gathered at the Old Wal-Mart building to take part in their annual highway clean up event. The Student Council, an organization with around 60 members each year, has participated in the adopt a […]
