by Dustin Hite We are wrapping up the fourth week of the 2022 Legislative Session, which has been a busy one. In the first debate of the session, the House passed House File 2182, a bill to increase access to higher-ethanol blends at the pump and supports Iowa’s biofuels. This bill passed with bipartisan support, […]
February 1st, 2022 Oskaloosa, Iowa – Looking into the future and deciding the best path forward is challenging and takes significant consideration. But, it’s that way for a person, a business, and a community. The last such comprehensive plan was put into place in March of 2000, and since then, many things have changed in […]
January 31st,2022 Oskaloosa, Iowa – It’s no secret anymore that healthcare workers are tired and stressed out. After two years of navigating through a pandemic and seeing large numbers of patients, they are still doing their best to help their community. We recently sat down with Mahaska Health’s Julie Lautenbach, PA-C, MPH, who serves the […]
by Senator Ken Rozenboom We have wrapped up the third week of the legislative session, a week that was filled with subcommittee and standing committee meetings. We are also beginning the budget process. As always, we focus specifically on K-12 school funding first for two reasons. Our school boards have to develop their own budgets […]
by Holly Brink Week 3 Update Hello Friends, The third week of session began with freezing cold weather, but it didn’t stop me from getting to the Statehouse – and it didn’t stop us from advancing key legislation this week. It was a busy week (almost felt like funnel week), as I attended several committee […]
January 27th, 2022 Oskaloosa, Iowa – For most of us, it’s that dreaded laundry day. Many are fortunate to have a washer and dryer in their home, while others utilize local laundries. For many people struggling to make the budget work, doing laundry can be a costly addition to a budget. Heather Fogle, with St. […]
January 27th, 2022 Oskaloosa, Iowa – US Senator Joni Ernst stopped by the campus of William Penn University for a bite to eat and to listen to how local economic leadership is helping the area stay viable. Ernst is in the middle of her latest 99 county tour, where she’s been visiting with various businesses […]
The Mahaska Chamber & Development Group held their Annual Awards Ceremony & Reception on Monday, January 24. Congratulations to the 2021 award winners. Diplomat Awards: Acorn Award: Betsey’s Boutique Shop, Katie Johnston Old Oak Award: Musco Lighting Golden Dipper Runner-up: Pat Mcculley Golden Dipper: Beth Brostrom Commerce Awards: Retail Business: Style Me Crazy Boutique Service […]
An enthusiastic group of Lighted Christmas Parade supporters met following a successful 2021 parade and set the theme for the 2022 Oskaloosa Main Street Lighted Christmas Parade to be held on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 7 pm. The theme will be “Christmas Canvas”. You’ve seen the Painting with Lights in Oskaloosa, now let’s paint […]
January 22nd, 2022 Oskaloosa, Iowa – A trio of Iowa legislators made the trip back into the confines of Smokey Row Coffee for the annual ‘Eggs and Issues’ forum that helps constituents connect with those who help make policy. Last year was disrupted by the COVID-19 virus and was held online, with questions being […]
