http://www.oskaloosaherald.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Fri, 11 May 2007 13:01:00 +0000 http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/letters/local_story_131130203.html http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/letters/local_story_131130203.html A recent letter to the editor admonished both Eric Palmer and Tom Rielly for voting for the “gay civil rights bill” (SF 427). Fri, 11 May 2007 12:56:00 +0000 http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/letters/local_story_131125743.html http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/letters/local_story_131125743.html This letter is to let the American people know the problems that people on fixed incomes face. Wed, 09 May 2007 11:53:00 +0000 http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/letters/local_story_129115412.html http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/letters/local_story_129115412.html As avid enthusiasts of motorcycle riding, we will soon be gearing up for the new riding season. As always, we use every means possible to ensure a safe, injury free riding season. Wed, 09 May 2007 11:51:00 +0000 http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/letters/local_story_129115226.html http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/letters/local_story_129115226.html On behalf of the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Mahaska County, Iowa, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of those who helped make our Celebrity Dinner a success. Mon, 07 May 2007 11:26:00 +0000 http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/letters/local_story_127112707.html http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/letters/local_story_127112707.html I am writing to express my support for Nik Rule, host of Triple C on William Penn University’s KIGC radio station. Although the students went a little too far in their public criticism of Dr. Veerasamy on the April 11th Triple C radio show, there were no intentionally racist remarks or sounds. Mon, 07 May 2007 11:24:00 +0000 http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/letters/local_story_127112502.html http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/letters/local_story_127112502.html Although it may seem like a strange “appreciation” request, it is fitting for Mahaska County residents to remember those who care for the graves of their ancestors and loved ones. Fri, 04 May 2007 10:40:00 +0000 http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/letters/local_story_124104131.html http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/letters/local_story_124104131.html As a Bible-believing, born-again, evangelical Christian, you should know all about the forgiveness received for sins when a person repents and changes their life. Fri, 04 May 2007 10:35:00 +0000 http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/letters/local_story_124103454.html http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/letters/local_story_124103454.html With unprecedented maneuvering, the Democrat-controlled Iowa House added “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” to the list of protected classes in the Iowa Code, making it illegal to discriminate against gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, or transgender individuals. Fri, 04 May 2007 10:31:00 +0000 http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/letters/local_story_124103246.html http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/letters/local_story_124103246.html It was a Big Relief to read in the Herald last week that there would be a place to go with a non-functioning computer. Wed, 02 May 2007 12:15:00 +0000 http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/letters/local_story_122121743.html http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/letters/local_story_122121743.html Aiyanna Looney is correct in her letter to the editor published April 19th, 2007, that “freedom of speech is valued in America,” but that freedom comes with a responsibility. Mon, 30 Apr 2007 13:52:00 +0000 http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/letters/local_story_120135325.html http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/letters/local_story_120135325.html This past weekend provided wonderful opportunities for enjoying life. The three major theatrical entities in town: William Penn University Theater Department (WPU Theater), the Oskaloosa High School Drama Department (OHS Drama), and the Oskaloosa Community Theater (OCT) offered various projects for our viewing pleasure. Fri, 27 Apr 2007 15:12:00 +0000 http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/letters/local_story_117151306.html http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/letters/local_story_117151306.html Freedom of speech is valued in America. So much so, we as a country still allow the KKK to have public audiences and public events. However, we can only allow only so much free speech. Fri, 27 Apr 2007 15:10:00 +0000 http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/letters/local_story_117151034.html http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/letters/local_story_117151034.html Please don’t be fooled by opponents of prevailing wage laws who claim that the cost of public project construction will increase. Wed, 25 Apr 2007 11:13:00 +0000 http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/letters/local_story_115111406.html http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/letters/local_story_115111406.html Did anyone notice the irony of the article on the front page of the Des Moines Register yesterday? The Iowa legislature is trying to come up with tax incentives to lure an unnamed company to the Council Bluffs area. Wed, 25 Apr 2007 11:12:00 +0000 http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/letters/local_story_115111236.html http://www.oskaloosaherald.com/letters/local_story_115111236.html I wonder if enough people are aware of the many talented musicians we have in Oskaloosa.