by Senator Ken Rozenboom The tenth week of the 2023 legislative session is behind us. For those of us that keep track of such things Thursday, March 16 was the 67th day of the session, and if we’re able to get our work done in the 110 days that we are paid per diem, we […]
by Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch March 16, 2023 Legislation that might limit the acquisition of new public lands — and was approved by the Iowa Senate on Tuesday — did not advance from a House subcommittee on Thursday amid significant public opposition. Senate File 516 was tabled by an environmental protection subcommittee because only […]
In 1998 a vision to help neighbors in need in Mahaska County was born. Love INC (In the Name of Christ), a partnership of churches, had its humble beginning by referring these families to local resources. Now, 25 years later, this organization has grown tremendously but the mission to love our neighbors is the same. […]
March 16th, 2023 Oskaloosa, Iowa – Who would expect 18 holes of the finest miniature golf in the area to be hosted at the Gateway Church of the Nazarene? For approximately 20 youths from the church, that was precisely the goal as they worked many hours to create a unique and exciting way to help […]
Oskaloosa–The winningest coach in program history, William Penn Head Softball Coach Mike Christner has announced that the 2023 season will be his last as he will retire at the end of the campaign. “I have enjoyed my time at William Penn and want to thank Mike Laird for having the confidence in me 22 years […]
by Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch March 14, 2023 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will require all water utilities to test their treated drinking water for toxic “forever chemicals” and — if they are detected in certain concentrations that have been found in Iowa cities — find a way to remove them or obtain a […]
by Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch March 13, 2023 State agencies have developed Iowa’s first-ever comprehensive plan to mitigate the effects of future droughts that have the potential to affect the availability of water for drinking and for agricultural and industrial uses. It includes a proposal to install monitoring stations in every county and to […]
The Mahaska County Master Gardeners established a seed library for gardeners in 2021 and have added new seed in 2022 and for 2023. It is housed at the Mahaska County Extension Office. During the spring planting season (April 1- June 1) the seed library will be in a plastic totes located outside the Extension office […]
(Oskaloosa, Iowa) –Oskaloosa Main Street announces the 54th annual Art on the Square, one of Iowa’s oldest continuing art festivals. Art on the Square is a day to celebrate creativity and culture in our daily lives. This year’s event will take place Saturday, June 10, 2023, from 9 AM to 3 PM in City Square […]
March 12th, 2023 Oskaloosa, Iowa – Jacki Bolen of Montezuma wears many hats, from business owner to Mayor of Montezuma, to representing the 5th District American Legion Auxillary. As part of her work with the Auxillary, she’s spearheading a fundraiser to help veterans rehabilitate and find themselves once again through the aid of a […]
