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Oskaloosa council approves amended South Central Regional Airport agreement after heated debate
Summary
After public comment and a lengthy council debate, Oskaloosa approved an amended and restated "2080" agreement with Pella governing the South Central Regional Airport, a move supporters say preserves options and opponents say continues a divisive project.
The Oskaloosa City Council voted Tuesday to approve an amended and restated "2080" agreement with the City of Pella that revises how the South Central Regional Airport (SCRA) board may proceed with land acquisition and construction. Mayor (speaking for the council) said the revisions reflect a recent Iowa Supreme Court ruling and require that the SCRA receive approvals from both city councils before advancing further work.
The measure drew hours of public comment and council debate. Resident John Banchro, who identified himself as living in rural Mahaska County, described a family farm with generations of ownership and warned that "if the airport is built, they would not be able to do…
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