A recent report by the U.S. Mint estimates that by adjusting the metal content of circulating coins the federal government could save between $12 and $51 million a year. WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) reintroduced a bipartisan effort to allow the U.S. Mint to adjust the metal content […]
by Rep. Helena Hayes A new bill to establish Iowa’s Registered Apprenticeship Program is making its way through the Iowa Legislature. Here is a summary of Senate File 318 and the program it establishes: ● Establishes the Iowa Office of Apprenticeship within the Department of Workforce Development. ● The duties of the office would have […]
Virginia Puyear September 23, 1948 – April 19, 2023 Tracy, Iowa | Age 74 Virginia Puyear, 74, of rural Tracy, died Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at the Pella Regional Health Center in Pella, Iowa. She was born September 13, 1948, in Oskaloosa, Iowa, the daughter of Leo and Viola Beyer Sytsma. Virginia graduated from Twin […]
April 19th, 2023 Oskaloosa, Iowa – Mahaska County Treasurer Connie Van Polen announced her retirement from public office this past week. The announcement was made official during Monday’s Board of Supervisors meeting. Her last day in office will be Friday, June 9th, 2023. Reading from her resignation letter, Mahaska County Supervisor said, “Connie wishes to […]
April 18th, 2023 Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council met on Monday, April 17th, 2023 at 6 pm inside the Council Chambers at the Oskaloosa City Hall. The Council heard from Oskaloosa Fire Chief Scott Vaughan regarding code enforcement over the past quarter. The goal of code enforcement, according to the City of Oskaloosa, […]
April 19th, 2023 Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Supervisors met in regular session on Monday, April 17th, 2023, in the 3rd-floor conference room. The Board approved the April 3rd, 4th, and 10th meeting minutes. They also approved the bills for March of 2023. The Board accepted the 3rd quarter reports from the Recorder and […]
An Oskaloosa Fire Department Press Release At approximately 11:07 am on Friday the 14th of April Oskaloosa Fire Dept. was paged to a reported structure fire at 332 Main Street in Rose Hill, Iowa. Oskaloosa Fire responded with 4 firefighters, and called for all remaining firefighters to report to the station. The first responding truck […]
Franklin James Greenhalgh March 28, 1936 – April 17, 2023 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 87 Franklin James Greenhalgh, 87, of Oskaloosa, died surrounded by his family, Monday, April 17, 2023, at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines. He was born on March 28, 1936, in University Park, Iowa, the son of William Buster and Dorothy […]
Marlene Hammes February 7, 1933 – April 17, 2023 Delta, Iowa | Age 90 Marlene Hammes, 90, of rural Delta died Monday, April 17, 2023, at the MHP Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. She was born February 7, 1933, in Harper, Iowa, the daughter of Richard Peter and Margaret Sondag Merz. Marlene graduated from St. […]
Oskaloosa – The Mahaska County Historical Society at the Nelson Pioneer Farm & Museum will open for the 2023 summer season on May 2. The historical site is open to the public every Tuesday thru Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Daily admission is $7 for adults, $2 for students, and children 5 years […]
