by Jason Madison Slow and steady is the pace many Oskaloosans have taken to the streets today after last night’s snowfall. However for U.S. Postal Worker, Lisa Keeton, that’s not her kind of tempo. Since becoming a letter carrier seven years ago, Ketton knows there no stops in her line of work. “Long day […]
by Teresa Nguyen Oskaloosa, Iowa – With two weeks under their belt, state legislators at this morning’s Eggs and Issues forum said it’s still too early to paint a clear picture of what’s to come. Today’s topics focused on infrastructure funding, education reform, and economic development. Republican House Representatives Guy Vander Linden, Larry Sheets, and […]
Click the video below for answers to these questions: – What did the candidates for Mahaska County Supervisor have to say about the regional airport? – What can the Iowa State Extension Office do for local families? – And were the Statesmen able to defend their record during a decades-old tradition?
by Amy Langdon The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing Monday about the new General Relief ordinance, which outlines how the county can provide assistance to residents “in emergency situations with meeting basic needs such as medical, shelter, food, and utilities.” No public comments were made. Connie Kitzman of Mahaska County’s General […]
Check out CRI’s weekly newscast available now. Click the video below for answers to these questions: – What’s up first on the agenda when the Iowa Legislature resumes next week in Des Moines? – What does the Oskaloosa Library’s new youth librarian have planned? – And what was just uncovered from the Mahaska mammoth site?
Check out CRI’s weekly newscast available now. Click the video below for answers to these questions: – Congress reaches a compromise in hopes of steering the country from the fiscal cliff, but what will it mean for your pocketbook? – The compromise also extended the farm bill, but what do Mahaska County experts say it’ll […]
by Aaron Riggs And even more good news for farmers was the extension of the Farm Bill. The expiration of the farm bill would have meant cuts to farmer subsidies and a lot of uncertainty as farmer’s plan for next year’s crop. CRI’s Aaron Riggs explains what the extension means not just for farmers, […]
by Amy Langdon Mike Vander Molen took his seat as a Mahaska County Supervisor Wednesday, following a swearing-in ceremony by Judge Randy DeGeest. Also at Wednesday’s meeting, Sue Brown was sworn in as auditor and Paul DeGeest was sworn in as sheriff. It was Ken Rozenboom’s last meeting as a supervisor; his last day […]
by Amy Langdon Oskaloosa, Iowa – The nation was shocked last Friday when a gunman shot his way into Sandy Hook Elementary and killed 20 children – all just six or seven years old – as well as six teachers and administrators. As the community mourns, school administrators around the country are revisiting emergency […]
by Amy Langdon Mahaska County wants to start its own team for dealing with hazardous material. When a large spill or leak happens now, the county turns to SERG, or Southeast Iowa Response Group, out of Ottumwa. It can take up to 2 hours for that team to respond and costs the county $18,000 per […]
