Category archives for: Politics

Carter Sounds Off On Local Issues

Oskaloosa, Iowa- The City of Oskaloosa will be holding their municipal elections on November 8th of this year. The Mayor, 2nd ward City Council Member, 4th ward City Council Member, and one At-Large City Council Member positions will be listed on the ballot this year. Only one race is contested, that one being the race […]

Iowa GOP Chair Strawn: First in the Nation Iowa Caucuses Set for January 3

Des Moines – Republican Party of Iowa Chairman Matt Strawn tonight made the following statement after the Party’s State Central Committee approved a motion to hold Iowa’s First in the Nation Precinct Caucuses on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. (Iowa time). “On behalf of over 600,000 Iowa Republicans, I’m excited to announce the […]

Caligiuri Sounds Off On Local Issues

Oskaloosa, Iowa- The City of Oskaloosa will be holding their municipal elections on November 8th of this year. The Mayor, 2nd ward City Council Member, 4th ward City Council Member, and one At-Large City Council Member positions will be listed on the ballot this year. Only one race is contested, that one being the race […]

Write-in Campaigns, While Challenging, Not Uncommon

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Oskaloosa, Iowa- With the announcement from Jimmy Carter of his intent to run for Council this year, the area has been buzzing with concerns of whether or not a write in candidacy makes a person a “legitimate” City Council candidate. A write-in campaign itself is rather difficult. A candidate must be able to get people […]

City Council Approves Franchise Fee Agreement

Oskaloosa, Iowa- The Oskaloosa City Council approved the third and final reading of the proposed Franchise Fee Agreement. The agreement itself was approved unanimously with little discussion, however, approval of the revenue purpose statement for the agreement was not as easy. Most of the debate on the revenue purpose statement was centered around the two […]

US Senator Grassley and State Rep Grassley visit Oskaloosa

Oskaloosa, Iowa- United States Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and State Representative Pat Grassley (R-New Hartford) both visited Oskaloosa this past weekend stopping at a private residence for a reception. Senator Grassley and his grandson Pat Grassley both were seen speaking with residents at the reception. I had an opportunity to catch up with both Representative […]

Mahaka County Municipal Candidate Listing Announced

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Oskaloosa, Iowa- The Mahaksa County Auditor’s Office has announced the Candidate Listing for the 2011 Mahaska County Municipal Elections. In Oskaloosa, Mayor Dave Krutzfeldt filed to run for re-election along with 2nd Ward City Councilman Tom Jimenez. Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman, Joe Caligiuri, filed to run for the At-Large Council position on the ballot […]

Battle For Iowa Senate Seat Heats Up

Oskaloosa, Iowa – Interest in the new Iowa Senate District Number 40 is heating up with Oskaloosa resident Mark Doland also considering tossing his hat into the ring of contention against fellow Republican Ken Rozenboom. “I am in the deep consideration phases. I have made the decision, I won’t make anything formal until November,” Doland […]

Mahaska County School Board Elections

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa School District had just one contested race in this year’s School Board Election. It pitted 17 year veteran Don Patterson against 18 year old Charlie Comfort for Director District 4. Others running this year, but unopposed, were Nik Rule for Director District 1, Laurie Palmer for Director District 3 and […]

LAST MINUTE CONCERNS OF PEOPLE WHO GO TO THE POLLS ON ELECTION DAY:

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What do I do if I have moved since the last time I voted? If you still live in the county where you were last registered to vote, go to the polling site for your new address. Take a current picture identification with you. You will be asked to complete a voter registration form with […]

           

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