Oskaloosa City Council to meet in closed session
Mar 28, 2022
The Oskaloosa City Council will meet Monday afternoon (3/28) in closed session. The meeting’s agenda says the Council will discuss strategy with the city’s attorney about possible legal action regarding the swimming pool at the…
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