OTTUMWA – The National Republican Congressional Committee has included state Sen. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, who is seeking the party’s nomination in Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District, for inclusion in its 2020 Young Guns program. The NRCC program identifies candidates who “invoke the values of the House Republican Conference from around the country and who have demonstrated attributes […]
Jan 25 2020 | Posted in
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Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly to 2.7 percent in December. The state’s jobless rate was 2.4 percent one year ago. The U.S. unemployment rate remained at 3.5 percent in December. “Given the holidays and weather in December, it was not surprising to see a slight increase in the unemployment rate. Still, Iowa’s workforce […]
Jan 25 2020 | Posted in
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by Holly Brink Hello friends, It has been a great and very busy second week here on the hill! I am continuing to enjoy the fast-paced environment and all the different people and topics I get to interact with and learn from. This week held many committee meetings and lots of good discussions along with […]
The Mahaska County Master Gardeners are hosting Kristi Evans, President of the Iowa Regional Lily Society and NALS Lily Judge as a speaker on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 6:30 pm. She will present “Lilies all Summer”. Her presentation will be held at the Mahaska County Extension Office, 212 North I Street Oskaloosa. Kristi is […]
Wayne Scott Hicklin August 10, 1960 – January 22, 2020 Orlando, Florida (What Cheer, IA) | Age 59 Wayne Hicklin, 59 of Orlando, Florida and formerly of What Cheer passed away Wednesday afternoon, January 22, 2020 at the Orlando Regional Medical Center in the Cornerstone Hospice Unit. Funeral services are currently pending.
Jan 23 2020 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – Court documents obtained by Oskaloosa News give further insight into Thursday mornings stabbings, where an Oskaloosa man stands accused of attempted murder. The complaint filed by the Oskaloosa Police Department against Robert William Powell, 44, indicates that in the 1000 block of South 4th in Oskaloosa, a female victim was stabbed in […]
Jan 23 2020 | Posted in
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An Oskaloosa Police Department Press Release On January 23, 2020 at approximately 4:24 a.m., members of the Oskaloosa Police Department were dispatched to the 1000 block of S 4th St in reference to a stabbing victim. Upon arrival, they found a female victim with stab wounds to the head and neck. She was rushed to […]
Jan 23 2020 | Posted in
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This week of session was a bit condensed because we took Monday off to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. Nevertheless, it was still a busy week with committee meetings, subcommittee meetings, and meetings with different state agencies. Friday is the last day for Representatives and Senators to request bills to be drafted […]
DES MOINES, Iowa – At 3:00 PM on January 12, 2020, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office requested the assistance of the State Fire Marshal Division to investigate suspected improvised explosive devices (IEDs) recovered from a fatal single-truck crash which occurred east of Knoxville around 12:04 AM. Following an autopsy, the State Medical Examiner and Division […]
Jan 23 2020 | Posted in
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MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health is excited to welcome Tara Stout, DNP, ARNP as the newest provider to the primary care team. Tara joins Mahaska Health after recently receiving her Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Clarke University in Dubuque, Iowa. After graduating with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2015, Stout served as a […]
