by Senator Ken Rozenboom The next legislative deadline is quickly approaching, so most of the Senate’s ninth week was dedicated to floor debate. Senate File 2357 is a bill that requires every school board member to vote yay, nay, or abstain only if they have a conflict on all matters before their board. In some […]
by Senator Adrian Dickey Next week is the 2nd funnel week, so most of the Senate’s ninth week was dedicated to floor debate. However the highlight of the week was seeing the results of a Des Moines Register poll that showed the majority of Iowans support the tax relief bill signed by Governor Reynolds last […]
Tucson, Ariz.–The Statesmen softball team closed out its time in the Grand Canyon State with a split against two strong opponents Thursday. WPU (7-7) fell to #19 Olivet Nazarene (Ill.) 5-3, but wrapped up the day with a 5-4 win over Northwestern in eight innings. Northwestern is receiving votes nationally. Olivet Nazarene 5, WPU 3 […]
Lois Jean Holsman April 21, 1926 – March 9, 2022 Albia, Iowa | Age 95 Lois Jean Holsman, 95, of Albia, Iowa, fell asleep in death on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. Lois was born in Bigfork, Minnesota to Jonathan and Mary Moors on April 21, 1926. Lois lived most of her life in Minnesota, married […]
DES MOINES – Iowa job seekers soon will gain access to a valuable professional training program designed to prepare participants for high-growth technology jobs in under six months. Starting Friday, March 11, IowaWORKS offices throughout the state will be offering access to Grow with Google training certificates at no cost to Iowans through Google’s Career […]
PELLA — The Central College men’s and women’s track and field squads had nine members recognized as All-Midwest Region performers for the indoor season by the USTFCCCA Tuesday night. To be named All-Region, an athlete must either be ranked in the top-5 of an individual event in the region or be part of a top-3 […]
by Jerry Mackey Oskaloosa, Iowa: The 2022 Pre-Season Race Car Show will be held this weekend, March 11 and 12 at the Penn Central Mall in Oskaloosa. Race Cars will be on display during Mall hours, Friday from 5 pm til 8 pm and Saturday, 10 am til 4 pm. Several drivers who will be […]
by Dustin Hite As week nine is coming to a close here at the State House, the next phase of the 2022 legislative session is underway. The first of the Fiscal Year 2023 budget bills were released and subcommittees started taking action on the proposed spending plans. Leading the way is the Justice Systems Budget […]
Gladys “Nadine” Moore February 12, 1922 – March 9, 2022 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 100 Gladys “Nadine” Moore, 100, of Oskaloosa, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at the Northern Mahaska Specialty Care in Oskaloosa. Gladys Nadine Moore was born on February 12, 1922, in Rose Hill, White Oak Township to Ralph G. and Mabel […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Community School Board met on Tuesday evening, where Board President Sharma Parlet thanked her fellow board members and the community that put effort into helping with the recent superintendent search. “I think it truly was a community effort.” The Board then considered approval for paving projects at the elementary school […]
