Oskaloosa City Council meets
Sep 20, 2021
The Oskaloosa City Council meets Monday night (9/20) with a short agenda. The Council will consider an agreement for MK Golf Shops to run and maintain Edmundson Golf Course. The Council will also hold a…
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