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Eltahir: Eminent domain not her approach
The Oskaloosa Herald, Iowa via Yahoo News· 9 months agoAug. 2—OSKALOOSA — Oskaloosa City Manager Amal Eltahir is firm in her resolve that eminent domain will not be used in the city's quest to build a new South Central Regional Airport on Mahaska ...
Fate of initiative and referendum in the hands of Osky voters
The Oskaloosa Herald, Iowa via Yahoo News· 6 months agoNov. 3—OSKALOOSA — On Tuesday, Oskaloosa residents will decide whether to keep or remove a form of direct democracy in the city's charter that allows them to propose, amend or repeal city ordinances ...
OCSD Superintendent enters settlement in enrollment malpractice case
The Oskaloosa Herald, Iowa via Yahoo News· 4 months agoJan. 8—OSKALOOSA — Oskaloosa Community Schools Superintendent Mike Fisher has entered into a settlement agreement with the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners that includes a public reprimand ...
Mahaska supervisors vote to leave SCRAA
The Oskaloosa Herald, Iowa via Yahoo News· 2 years agoJun. 29—OSKALOOSA — For a third time, the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors has voted to leave the South Central Regional Airport Authority. After a recent Iowa Supreme Court decision, it ...
Oskaloosa native continues passion for art
The Oskaloosa Herald, Iowa via Yahoo News· 2 years agoOct. 10—An Oskaloosa native continues to find inspiration to pursue his passion for art despite the obstacles he faces with muscular dystrophy. Jordan Wayne is a 26-year-old local artist who ...
Snow arrives; travel impacted across state
The Oskaloosa Herald, Iowa via Yahoo News· 1 year agoDec. 22—OSKALOOSA — The snow has started to arrive in southeast Iowa, as bitter cold and windy conditions begin to set in across the state. So far, the worst of the travel impacts caused by ...
Year in Review: Part 4
The Oskaloosa Herald, Iowa via Yahoo News· 4 months agoJan. 6—As 2023 comes to an end, take a look back at the local news stories that appeared in the Oskaloosa Herald throughout the year — and shaped our communities. Part 4 of the Herald's Year ...
Oskaloosa appoints new city manager
The Oskaloosa Herald, Iowa via Yahoo News· 2 years agoMay 3—OSKALOOSA — There's going to be a new city manager in town. The Oskaloosa City Council on Monday hired Amal Eltahir to take over the city manager position. She is expected to begin on ...
UPDATED: Osky couple charged with sex crimes
The Oskaloosa Herald, Iowa via Yahoo News· 2 years agoMay 13—OSKALOOSA — An Oskaloosa husband and wife were arrested Thursday and charged with multiple felony sexual offenses. The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation said 41-year-old Dustin ...
Bitter cold to persist following major snow storms
The Oskaloosa Herald, Iowa via Yahoo News· 3 months agoJan. 15—OSKALOOSA — Up to two feet of snow fell last week across central Iowa as an arctic front came in bringing dangerous wind chills to the area. Monday's Iowa Caucuses are expected to be ...
