Oskaloosa Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
February 9, 2026 · Oskaloosa, IA
Attendees
✓
Brant Bollman
(Trustee)
✓
Tony Hughes
(Trustee)
✓
Sam Mead
(Trustee)
✓
Scottie Moore
(Trustee)
✓
Diana Pearson
(President)
✓
Minnie Richardson
(Trustee)
✓
Lindsey Thomas
(Trustee)
✓
Wilton Wright
(Trustee)
✓
Stanley McHawes
(Trustee)
✓
Gracia Ver Steegh
(Administrative Assistant)
✓
Director Gaughan
(Director)
✓
Shawn Metcalf
(City Manager)
✓ Present: 12/12
Decisions
Agenda Items
#a
Discussion of Comments from Board of Supervisors Meeting
The Board discussed comments from the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors regarding funding cuts.
#a
Discussion of Comments from Board of Supervisors Meeting
The Board discussed comments from the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors regarding funding cuts.
Public Comments
3 speakers
Community member 1
· Topic: Support for the Library
Spoke in favor of the Library continuing to offer a wide range of materials and services.
Community member 2
· Topic: Support for the Library
Spoke in favor of the Library continuing to offer a wide range of materials and services.
Community member 3
· Topic: Reducing funding
Supported drastically reducing the funding that the Library receives from the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors.