by Rep. Helena Hayes 636. That is number of followers I have on my Helena for House facebook page, 636. By no means an impressive number but compared to how many posts that “reach” followers, it is a huge number! I can post a do-nothing, feel-good smiling photo and get almost 500 reaches but anything […]
by Senator Adrian Dickey It was an exciting week at the statehouse with several great pieces of legislation being passed through subcommittees and committees! On Tuesday, I loved seeing two FFA groups from our district visit us at the Capitol! It was so incredible talking to the students who are actively pursuing leadership responsibilities through […]
February 2, 2024 KEOKUK COUNTY, Iowa – On February 1, 2024, investigators with the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), Ottumwa Police Department, and Keokuk County Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant at 21891 Highway 78 near Ollie. The search warrant was part of an effort to locate 40-year-old Craig Smith, who was reported missing on […]
Vernon Dale Dykstra February 11, 1934 – February 1, 2024 Bussey, Iowa | Age 89 Vernon Dale Dykstra, age 89, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at his home. Vernon was born on February 11, 1934, the son of Nicholas and Minnie (Walraven) Dykstra. He was born in Oskaloosa, IA where his family resided […]
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $243.7 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The $243.7 million includes 150 grants in 37 states to modernize airport infrastructure, improve runway safety, and create jobs to build a better America. “We saw […]
by Tony Witt The Oskaloosa Boys and Girls had a rough day on the lanes losing to Newton on Saturday. The Osky boys were only down 10 pins after the singles games and it went back and forth in the first 4 baker games but they ended losing the last game and lost by 45 […]
[Oskaloosa, 1/29/2024] — The Mahaska County YMCA is thrilled to announce an exciting expansion in service that reflects our commitment to fostering a healthier and more accessible community. Starting February 1, the YMCA will introduce 24-hour access to its facilities, allowing members to embrace flexible fitness routines tailored to their busy lives. This progressive initiative […]
AMES, Iowa – Although they wear many hats, perform many jobs and are referred to using many terms, it turns out the people who grow Iowa’s crops and livestock prefer to be called “farmers.” The 2023 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll was released this winter and asked those surveyed what they preferred to be […]
Ottumwa, IA: Newsweek, along with Plant-A Insights Group recently announced that Community 1st Credit Union has been recognized as one of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions for 2024, receiving a prestigious five-star rating on a five-star scale. This accolade is based on a comprehensive analysis of 9,440 financial institutions across the United States, […]
Mahaska Health, Oskaloosa’s leading healthcare organization, is thrilled to announce the arrival of Board-Certified Pediatric provider Dr. Holly Van de Voort to its esteemed team of healthcare providers. With a passion for education in pediatric care, Dr. Van de Voort brings her expertise as a medical school professor to help Mahaska Health patients and their […]
