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 […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Oskaloosa News. When we have lived in the same place or been in the same job for a long time, it is easy to become blinded to the good happening around us. Knowing I am personally guilty […]
Maintaining secure borders is essential to our national security, sovereignty, economic stability, and public health. It is the fundamental duty of the government to safeguard its citizens and their interests. However, President Joe Biden’s radical open border policies have directly put every community at risk. Since President Biden took office, there have been over 6.2 […]
By Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig Each season holds its own treasures, waiting to be re-discovered each year. With the official arrival of fall, I am reminded how much I enjoy the season and its charm. From the crisp air and Friday night football to the colorful leaves and, of course, harvest. Many of […]
Congress must protect the American people’s choice to purchase affordable vehicles that are right for them and their families and that doesn’t place US auto manufacturers at an additional competitive disadvantage vis-à-vis China. The Biden Administration’s rush-to-green agenda is doing precisely that by handing China the keys to America’s energy and auto future while simultaneously […]
