An Education Series will be hosted by the Mahaska County Master Gardeners in March. These meetings will be held at the Mahaska County Extension Office dates and time indicated. Anyone interested in the topics is encouraged to attend; there is no fee to attend. Speakers and topics are: March 7 (7 pm) – Invasive Species […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – ‘Eggs & Issues’ is a Mahaska County staple during the winter. It serves as a chance for citizens to ask question to those in power, and to receive commentary in return. This Saturday was no different than those in the past, but instead of the normal bank of legislators, Iowa Secretary of […]
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – Iowa Senator Joni Ernst was in Oskaloosa this past week, where she visited the recently renovated Iowa National Guard Armory, just north of town. She also held a press conference with the media afterwards to answer questions. Ernst spoke about the 3654 Maintenance Company Detachment 1, and that it had been many […]
Pella, Iowa – First responders were called to the 46 mile marker along Highway 163 after the driver of a car lost control on a snow covered roadway near the Pella city limits, at approximately 6:10 p.m. Friday. Carrie Ellen Falcon was the driver of a 2004 Chevy. According to an initial report by the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – At their monthly meeting on Tuesday afternoon, the Oskaloosa Water Board approved a 5% increase for ratepayers. The increase will take effect on March 1st. Resolution #1701, Resolution to Increase Water Rates Effective March 1, 2017 was passed on a 4-0 vote by the board after hearing from the board’s financial advisors […]
By Charlie Comfort Des Moines, Iowa- Last week, the Iowa Legislature, on near party line votes, approved a bill which would alter Chapter 20 of the Iowa Code, better known as collective bargaining. The bill, which was met with immense discord from union members, was formally passed by the legislature last Thursday after marathon debate […]
One win away from state tournament By Doug DeKock The Oskaloosa boys’ basketball team showed the heart of a champion on Thursday night as they overcame a double digit deficit to defeat Knoxville 64-56. Things did not look good for the Indians in the early going, as jitters and a hot-shooting Knoxville team jumped to […]
Improved economic growth in Iowa is the goal of Senate Republicans this legislative session. One of the priorities we have championed since January is Senate File 1, which requires a job impact statement for administrative rules. While these statements are currently required under Executive Order 71, we want to codify this requirement so future governors […]
This last week brought a little calm before the storm at the Capitol considering the first funnel is at the end of next week. House Republicans are working hard to get legislation that is important to Iowans to the Senate. Below you will find some helpful information concerning some issues the legislature is addressing this […]
