Oskaloosa, Iowa – With the state’s pastors and various faith leaders crossing the state in a show of support for Michele Bachmann, the fight for the sector of voters that helped to propel Mike Huckabee into the lead in Iowa is in full swing. In a press release covering the tour, “We are here to […]
Urbandale, Iowa- Businessman Herman Cain’s former Iowa Campaign Headquarters opened its doors for a few hours today, but they were all but campaigning. Today from 4 PM to 7 PM, the office opened its doors to allow Cain supporters to come up and get their share of various different Cain campaign memorabilia items. An e-mail […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Besides canvassing the vote, the Supervisors also heard from Dave Dixon representing Mahaska Health Partnership over the matter of a corrective quit claim deed on a portion of the property that was still listed as Mahaska County as the owner of the land. The last time the deed had been updated was […]
Des Moines, Iowa- After the debate Saturday, many different campaign representatives, elected officials, and other commentators gathered in the Debate Spin Room away from the debate hall to give statements after the debate. Branstad was the one of the first persons to arrive. “I think they all made good points but I think it’s really […]
Des Moines, Iowa – The stage was set Saturday for a slug fest between the two Republican frontrunners in the small stage set at Drake University in Des Moines. Newt Gingrich, who has been on a rocket sled ride to the top of the polls based mostly upon his skill in debate form, once again […]
Press Release covering Drake University Student Body Straw Poll DES MOINES, Iowa – Dec. 11, 2011 – As campus buzzed with the activity of the ABC News Presidential Debate, 1,223 Drake University students participated in one of the largest student straw polls this election cycle. Students were asked to pick their favorite Republican candidate. Among […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- Last week, we asked you if you still supported the Lighted Christmas Parade. 97 residents responded with 66 residents (68%) saying Yes, 26 residents (27%) saying No, and 5 residents (5%) saying Unsure. The Question of the Week Poll is unscientific and does not reflect the views of Osky News. Our question this […]
ELECTION FACT SHEET Election Date: Tuesday, December 6, 2011 Poll Hours: 12:00 Noon to 8:00 P.M. for Beacon, Rose Hill, and University Park Voter Eligibility To vote in a Municipal Election, one must be a U.S. Citizen, 18 Requirements: years of age and a registered voter residing in Mahaska County Voter Registration: Early Registration forms […]
Mahaska County Supervisor seeks newly drawn Senate District 40 seat OSKALOOSA – Mahaska County Supervisor Ken Rozenboom said today he will be a strong advocate for southern Iowa and the entire state for private sector job creation, lowering taxes and giving people more say in their own government. Rozenboom announced his candidacy for the newly […]
A major education debate is expected to take place during next session. I’m preparing by hosting town hall meetings and talking with students, parents and teachers. I’ve heard lots of ideas on how to keep Iowa schools and students competitive. This is the sort of grassroots approach that paid off when we made high-quality preschool […]
