Auditor Sand Congratulates the Winners of the First Public Innovations and Efficiencies (PIE) Awards March 14, 2021 – Auditor of State Rob Sand announced today, Pi Day, the winners of the first Public Innovations and Efficiencies (PIE) Awards. Auditor Sand made good on his campaign promise and established the PIE program in 2019. 79 counties […]
by Dustin Hite This week in the legislature we were busy with floor debate on a number of bills. A bill I authored, HF 626, passed off the House floor Monday night. I introduced this bill to address the terrible federal program of redlining, a program whereby banks were discouraged from making loans in black […]
by Ken Rozenboom Before I review the week’s activity in the Senate I want to mention the great news we received this week as we learned that Iowa is ranked number one in the country for opportunity according to US News & World Report. This rating specifically measures affordability, economic opportunity and equality. Expanding opportunities […]
Nashville Americana duo MY ONE AND ONLY is due to release their new single “RUNNING ME” on MARCH 19 on all major streaming platforms. As part of their succession of single releases, the husband-wife duo brings out the electric guitars for this number. The single was self-produced in the couple’s own studio, and mixed by […]
Local News – Local and State News Local Sports – Local Sports Indians Network Statesmen Sports Network North Mahaska Warhawks Oskaloosa News Links Obituaries Radar and Road Conditions Local Traffic Cameras National and World News Alcatraz Island in California is set to reopen next week after being closed for months because of the COVID pandemic. […]
by Rep. Holly Brink Hello Friends, The first funnel is over, so we have entered into a new season of the session. The only committees that met this week were Ways and Means, Appropriations, and Government Oversight. A large focus this week was given towards passing dozens of bipartisan bills in debate every day. Those […]
(DES MOINES) — On Thursday, March 11, Iowa House Republicans passed House File 797 to expand the injuries covered under the 411 system for law enforcement and firefighters. Under current law, 411 law enforcement officers and firefighters are covered if they sustain a single-instance injury while on the job. However, they are not covered if […]
At least 22 Iowans’ legally-cast votes have yet to be counted; this decision moves one step closer to counting those ballots WHEATLAND, IOWA — Yesterday, the U.S. House Committee on Administration cited their constitutional responsibility in deciding to move forward with a review of the historically close election results in Iowa’s Second Congressional District. With […]
An Oskaloosa Police Department Press Release Oskaloosa, Iowa – March 10, 2021 – If you are heading out to a St. Patrick’s Day celebration this year, make sure to have more than just the luck o’ the Irish on your side. The Oskaloosa Police Department is joining Iowa’s statewide Traffic Fatality Task Force in an […]
Local News – Local and State News Local Sports – Local Sports Indians Network Statesmen Sports Network North Mahaska Warhawks Oskaloosa News Links Obituaries Radar and Road Conditions Local Traffic Cameras National and World News Houston health officials announced earlier this week that the UK coronavirus variant was detected at most city wastewater treatment plants, […]
