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Brett DeBruin and Outer Limits: Keeping the Community Moving

Brett DeBruin with Outer Limits Truck Repair

Oskaloosa, IA – Tucked away just outside Oskaloosa, Outer Limits Truck Repair is more than just a repair shop—it’s a one-stop service hub for trucks, cars, heavy machinery, tractor-trailers, and even the occasional lawnmower. The shop’s owner, Brett DeBruin, has built his business on a foundation of passion for engines and a strong sense of […]

PUSH FOR ONE MILLION

Friends of Mahaska County Conservation

Friends of Mahaska County Conservation has been collecting plastic shopping/grocery bags for recycling. Since 2019 over 700,000 shopping/grocery bags have been collected and have been recycled and kept out of the Mahaska County Landfill. Over the years, we have expanded our collection capability. Currently, we have two buildings, one located at the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds […]

U.S. News & World Report Recognizes NM Elementary Among the 2025 Best Schools

U.S. News & World Report Recognizes NM Elementary Among the 2025 Best Schools

WASHINGTON, D.C. – North Mahaska was notified this past week that it has been ranked No. 51st in Iowa among the 2025 Best Elementary School rankings by U.S. News & World Report. The rankings include more than 79,000 public elementary and middle schools across the country. Schools are ranked at the state and district level, […]

Unpacking the Pesticide Bill

This week, Helena Hayes announced her candidacy for re-election to the Iowa House, representing House District 88 which includes most of Mahaska County, all of Keokuk County and the northern half of Jefferson County.

by Representative Helena Hayes February 12, 2025 The State Legislature is once again considering a bill that would limit civil liability for chemical companies that manufacture pesticides. The bill recently passed out of a Senate subcommittee on February 5th and is awaiting agenda action in the Senate Judiciary Committee. This pesticide bill is a tort […]

Iowa lawmakers try again to pass anti-SLAPP bill expediting First Amendment cases

The Iowa Capitol on Dec. 20, 2024. (Photo by Robin Opsahl/Iowa Capital Dispatch)

by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 11, 2025 Rep. Steven Holt, R-Denison, said Tuesday he has high hopes for the Iowa Legislature to pass an anti-SLAPP bill this session after several years of the measure stalling. SLAPP, or “strategic lawsuits against public participation,” is a term used for civil lawsuits filed to intimidate a […]

Mahaska Health Radiology Team Proudly Introduces State-of-the-art CT Scanner

Introducing Advanced Imaging at Mahaska Health. Amber Bohnstengel, Director of Radiology, with Jessica Clubb, Lead CT Technologist (right), and Bethany Cavanaugh, Radiologic Technologist (left), alongside the new Siemens X.Cite CT Scanner. This state-of-the-art technology enhances patient comfort while delivering highly precise imaging for expert diagnosis and care.

OSKALOOSA, IA. Mahaska Health is thrilled to announce the state-of-the-art 2025 Siemens X.Cite CT Scanner for patients in Oskaloosa and the Southeast Iowa region. Computed Tomography (CT) scanners use imaging to show detailed images of the body. This new device will assist the radiology team in enhancing patients’ experience and overall scan results. The 2025 […]

Construction of Oskaloosa Middle School Under Budget with Added Roof Project

Oskaloosa Middle School's ongoing renovations are advancing smoothly, allowing an additional roof project to be added years ahead of schedule, thanks to proactive steps taken by Oskaloosa Schools and Boyd Jones Construction. (image provided)

an Oskaloosa School District Press Release OSKALOOSA, IA — Oskaloosa Middle School’s ongoing renovations are advancing smoothly, allowing an additional roof project to be added years ahead of schedule, thanks to proactive steps taken by Oskaloosa Schools and Boyd Jones Construction. Pete Perez, director of education and municipal services with Boyd Jones, recently shared how […]

Oskaloosa School Board Discusses Student Behavior, Finance, and Facility Improvements

Oskaloosa Community School Board

The Oskaloosa School Board met on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, addressing key topics ranging from student behavior and facility improvements to finance and academic planning. The meeting included presentations from district staff, public comments from community members, and discussions on ongoing projects and funding initiatives. Facilities: Middle School Roof and Instructional Support Levy The board […]

Helena Hays Capitol Update – February 10, 2025

Rep. Helena Hayes

by Rep. Helena Hays Week 4 Week 4 of the 91st General Assembly has simply flown by. As the session continues on, weeks can blur together as we go to subcommittees, committees, and on to floor debate. This week brought with it a somberness that we will carry with us for some time. Our colleague, […]

Iowa updates its strategy to reduce nutrient runoff

Corn planted into no-till corn residue in 2008 near Minden, Iowa. (Photo courtesy of USDA)

by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 7, 2025 The Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy has been updated to reflect increased access to data and new practices, including a precision ag-tool to optimize nitrogen application. The nutrient reduction strategy was developed by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources […]

             

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