Oskaloosa, Iowa – The final day to register early for the September 13, 2011 School Election is Friday, September 2, by 5:00 p.m. Early registration can be completed by mail, if postmarked no later than Monday, August 29th. After August 29th through September 2nd, all early registrations must be delivered to the Election Office. Voters […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- The Oskaloosa City Council met in regular session Monday evening with Mayor David Krutzfeldt presiding. The first item on the agenda was that of public comment. Jane Kauzlarich, an Oskaloosa Resident, spoke to the council regarding the possibility of privatizing the Edmundson Golf Course. After public comments,came requests from the general public. The […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Osky News Oskaloosa, Iowa – Now a few days removed from the Ames Straw Poll, and the main stream media buzz machine has latched upon Perry, whom they say has now captured the evangelical vote. I question […]
Ames, Iowa- Minnesota Congresswoman came into the straw poll hoping for a win and, she left the Straw Poll with a win. Bachmann edged out Texas Congressman Ron Paul receiving 4,823 votes for a total of 28.6% of the vote. Paul received 4,671 votes for a total of 27.7% of the vote. Tim Pawlenty finished […]
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- The Oskaloosa Airport Commission met in regular session today. First item on the agenda was the approval of the minutes from the August meeting. The minutes were unanimously approved. The next item was that of the approval of the financials. After reviewing the financials, they were approved unanimously. Under the old business section, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Value Voters bus made a stop in the Oskaloosa Downtown Square over the noon hour on Tuesday. Connie Mackey, with the Family Research Council in Washington D.C., said they are helping to sponsor the bus and its’ stops under the name “The Faith Family Freedom Fund Tour.” Mackey went on to […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- Last week, we asked you if you supported the debt ceiling proposal. 42 residents responded with 28 residents (67%) saying No, 7 residents (17%) saying Yes, and 7 residents (16%) saying Unsure. The Question of the Week Poll is unscientific and does not reflect the view of Osky News. This week, we stay […]
