Talk:Oskaloosa, Iowa
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High taxes, clicky social groups, and a mall downtown that may be the worst idea anyone ever had...but at least William Penn University now has a bunch of thugs playing for its sports teams. --unknown author
Huh? The above was obviously written by someonw who has never been to Iowa, let alone Oskaloosa...
- Apparently it's a matter of opinion; I live in Osky and I agree with what "unknown author" said. But I am surprised that there's anyone here besides me that's even been to the town.
On another matter, why does the "Oskaloosa" page link to a smaller community in Kansas? --Archola
-As someone who was raised in 'Osky' and managed to escape, I believe the first statement is correct. The town is repressed and too dependent on the factories (Pella, Vermeer, Clow, Cargill). Hopefully these employers never leave because Osky would become a ghost town. The unfortunate factor in Oskaloosa is that the town itself has the potential to be a beautiful 'Mayberry' town, but only a few select members of the 'clicks' seem to be able to get ahead. At least George Daly's lawyers were smart enough to get ahold of his oil money and use it to improve the town. ~~
- I'm beginning to think that you're right. I'm still trapped in Osky and can't find full-time work. Arch O. La Grigory Deepdelver 16:44, 5 July 2006 (UTC)
I was the "unknown author", and Wikipedia added that to all of their old posts. As one who grew up there, too, I still stand by my comments. I am truly sorry to say that it is just plain not a nice place to live. -- aproudhawkeye
