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Oskaloosa News Recap For March 16th, 2021

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MAHASKA COUNTY HAS BEEN AWARDED FEDERAL FUNDS UNDER THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER NATIONAL BOARD PROGRAM.

United Way of Mahaska County

Mahaska County has been chosen to receive $7,313 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists of representatives from The Salvation Army, American Red Cross; United Jewish Communities; Catholic Charities, […]

KC Bound! Blaylock and Cager Top the Charts as Statesmen Beat MACU

William Penn University Men's Basketball team defeated Mid-America Christian University in the opening round of the NAIA Tournament in Park City, Kansas on Saturday, March 13, 2021.

Park City, Kan. — The first-ever matchup between Mid-America Christian University and William Penn pitted two top-end teams against each other for the right to travel to Kansas City for the NAIA National Tournament final site. The Evangels, hot on the heels of a 69-63 victory over Holy Cross (Ind.) Friday night, tested the Statesmen […]

Montezuma Recognized In State Auditor Contest

State Auditor Rob Sand was in Oskaloosa this past week talking about his PIE initiative.

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 […]

Hite Capitol Update – March 12th, 2021

Rep. Dustin Hite (R-House 79)

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 […]

The Rozenboom Report – March 12th, 2021

Sen. Ken Rozenboom (R)

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 […]

MY ONE AND ONLY is longing for home with raucous new single “Running Me”

Nashville Americana duo MY ONE AND ONLY (submitted photo)

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 […]

Oskaloosa News Recap For March 12th, 2021

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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. […]

Update From the House for District 80

Holly Brink (District 80) signs her Oath of Office on Monday, January 14, 2019.

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 […]

Iowa House Republicans Pass Bill to Expand Injury Coverage for Law Enforcement and Firefighters

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(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 […]

           

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