by Rob Sand, Iowa State Auditor Lots of topics get swept under the rug because they’re not comfortable for us to confront. Sometimes we’d rather pretend the problems don’t exist or couldn’t happen in a place like Iowa. But they do, and it can happen anywhere—even in our great state. It is our obligation to […]
by Representative Helena Hayes April 8, 2024 While Iowa farmers prepare for the planting season, the state legislature is considering a bill that would limit civil liability for chemical companies that manufacture pesticides. The bill recently passed the Senate while a similar version in the Iowa House has been unable to move out of several […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. Mahaska County seniors are getting a workout. Thanks to Medicare-covered programs, they can participate in Silver Sneakers at our own Mahaska County YMCA. Seniors are offered exercise classes that help them retain or regain strength […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. I am writing to introduce myself, Abu Ibrahim, and announce my candidacy for the open City Council seat in Ward 4. I may have grown up in the bustling streets of Boston, but I have […]
Today, Governor Kim Reynolds released the following open letter to the state of Iowa: If there’s an issue Iowans are most passionate about, it’s undoubtedly about our kids. As a grandmother of 11, ranging in age from pre-school to high school, I understand. There’s nothing more important than our children. It’s why so many of […]
I am writing to express my deep appreciation to the incredible community of Mahaska County as I step down from my role as the Emergency Management and 911 Administrator after 16 rewarding years of service. Working alongside the resilient and compassionate individuals that make up this community has been an honor. Together, we have faced […]
Since President Biden took office, there have been greater than 6.4 million illegal crossings over our southern border. This includes 169 encounters with individuals whose names appear on the terror watch list, not to mention the record levels of illicit narcotics, such as fentanyl and opioids, crossing the border every day. Instead of working to […]
by David Skidmore, Iowa Capital Dispatch December 2, 2023 If, as the late Henry Kissinger once confided, power is the ultimate aphrodisiac, then few men have more fully or openly surrendered themselves to its seductions than America’s most celebrated (and reviled) statesman. Throughout Kissinger’s century-spanning life, his thoughts and actions were rooted in a political […]
by Michael Bugeja, Iowa Capital Dispatch December 3, 2023 I am a technological determinist who believes humans do not control machines; they control us. In the age of artificial intelligence, we should revisit that viewpoint to glimpse what awaits us. During the heyday of internet in the 1990s, developers created algorithms to glue us to […]
Veterans Day is a time when the nation comes together to pay tribute to the men and women who have selflessly served in the United States military. It is a day dedicated to honoring their valor, sacrifices, and unwavering dedication to safeguarding our freedom and security. In Iowa, we are doing our part, daily, to […]
