by Senator Ken Rozenboom Two Weeks of Debate There was no Rozenboom Report last week due to busy weekend with family and personal matters that needed attention. The last two weeks were primarily focused on floor debate and voting so I’ll provide a brief listing of some of the more significant bills that passed in […]
by Ashley Murray, Iowa Capital Dispatch March 20, 2025 WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is gearing up to militarize a stretch of the southern border, according to a Washington Post report Thursday, raising concerns from experts that the move would put U.S. military members in direct contact with migrants, a possible violation of federal law. […]
by Shauneen Miranda, Iowa Capital Dispatch March 20, 2025 WASHINGTON — In a sweeping executive order signed Thursday, President Donald Trump called on Education Secretary Linda McMahon to “take all necessary steps to facilitate the closure” of the U.S. Education Department. Trump signed the order at a major White House ceremony, flanked by children seated at desks. […]
The Oskaloosa boys track and field team opened their season Thursday night at the Central College Indoor meet with a strong showing, highlighted by several personal records and standout performances. The Indians’ 4×800 relay team of Reid Luck, Blake Herny, Silas Johnston, and Sam Nelson led the way with a 7th place finish, clocking a […]
#IowaAgWeek celebrates Iowa agriculture’s significant contributions to the state and highlights efforts to give back to the communities we call home DES MOINES, Iowa (March 20, 2025) – Gov. Kim Reynolds has proclaimed March 24-31 as Iowa Agriculture Week, and Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is inviting every Iowan to participate in the statewide celebration. The […]
by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch March 19, 2025 A bill passed the Iowa House Wednesday that would require schools to forgo federal nutrition standards to instead prioritize Iowa-specific guidelines. House Democrats, who opposed the bill, said in floor debate it makes Iowa students “guinea pigs” for unproven nutrition practices, while failing to address the […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch March 19, 2025 Iowa’s four most populous counties would not be able to access state economic development programs and their funds for three years under a bill advanced Wednesday by an Iowa House subcommittee. The legislation, House Study Bill 310, would impose a three-year moratorium, from July 1, 2025 […]
Week 10 Week 10 marks the point where we settle into the “new normal” for the rest of the session. Our afternoons and evenings are filled with caucus discussions and debates as we work to get everything across the finish line. While things get busy, visits are always welcome. This week, we’ve had many large […]
A presentation of the Grow Your Own Pizza (ingredients that is!) from Suzette Striegel, Mahaska County Horticulture and Education Coordinator on Tuesday April 8 at 7 pm. The program will be held at the Mahaska County Extension office, 212 North I Street Oskaloosa. The event is free and open to the public. Registration is not […]
Oskaloosa–Laila Smith (So., Olympia, Wash., Elementary Education) and Chelsey Huff (Sr., Douds, Iowa, Exercise Science) performed at a high level during William Penn’s spring break trip, and for their efforts they won Heart of America Athletic Conference Softball Player and Pitcher of the Week awards Monday, presented by Musco. Smith won her second career Player […]
