Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council moved through several items of importance Monday evening. The Council first received a report on the possible development of an Arts and Culture Commission. During discussion, two members of FACE (Fine Arts and Cultural Events) of Mahaska County presented on Art activities that had been conducted during the […]
Pella, Iowa- Marion County Republicans held a candidate forum Thursday night at the Central College campus. Representatives for several of the Republican Presidential Candidates were on hand to give caucus style 3-5 minute speeches to the attendees, advocating for why attendees support their respective candidates. Also on hand was Mike Huckabee, who gave a 15 minute […]
Des Moines, Iowa- On Tuesday, another Republican declared their candidacy for President of the United States. Donald Trump announced his candidacy in New York City late Tuesday morning. “You need somebody, because politicians are all talk, no action. Nothing’s gonna get done. They will not bring us, believe me, to the promised land. They will […]
The Oskaloosa School Board declined to take action on Superintendent Russ Reiter’s contract Monday evening. Board President Carl Drost, after a two hour closed session to evaluate Reiter, announced that action on Reiter’s contract will occur at the June 22nd meeting, when the board is expected to review board goals. Reiter has been with the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Senator Rand Paul made his case to Mahaska County voters Saturday, his first such visit to the area since declaring his presidential bid in April. Paul started by criticizing the federal government, saying it is dysfunctional. “The federal government is not efficient. It’s far away from you. It’s not very responsive.” Paul […]
Area residents came to honor 154 youth Sunday, as Oskaloosa High School seniors looked to end one chapter of their lives and begin another. Oskaloosa Community School District Superintendent Russ Reiter spoke at Sunday’s commencement. “We congratulate you on all of your successes and achievements.” Reiter continued, “What is success? Success is… hard work, planning, […]
Waukee, Iowa- Hundreds of GOP activists recently descended on Waukee for the Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition Freedom Summit. On hand that evening were a total of nine declared and possible presidential candidates. Of all the candidates who spoke, one in particular appeared to steal the show: former Hewlitt Packard executive Carly Fiorina. Fiorina is […]
Bruce Spahr’s bid for a second trial has been denied by the Iowa Court of Appeals. In their unanimous ruling, the court upheld Spahr’s 2013 conviction of 2nd degree sexual abuse. Spahr’s appeal focused primarily on testimony the defense had wished to offer, which related to previous abuse on Spahr’s accusers. The testimony the defense […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- The Oskaloosa City Council is moving forward with the second readings of two blue zones items. At their meeting on Monday, the council unanimously approved the second reading of an ordinance pertaining to sidewalks, adding Famers’ and Public Markets to City Code. The council also unanimously approved the second reading of an ordinance […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- A bid has been awarded for the Mahaska County Courthouse roof project. At their meeting on Monday, the Mahaska County Supervisors voted unanimously to approve a bid from Renaissance Roofing in the amount of $67,805. The final amount included two alternatives for hurricane clips and snow guards on the roof. Supervisor Mike Vander Molen […]
