Local News Gov. Reynolds Delivers 2021 Condition of the State Rozenboom Opens Senate Session With Prayer Health Care Update Starts Eggs And Issues For 2021 Former Post Office Future Comes Into Focus Gov. Reynolds signs new proclamation modifying public health measures Iowa Congressional Delegation Speaks About Unrest At Capitol Supervisors establish operating procedures for 2021 […]
by Dustin Hite It has been a busy first week of the 89th General Assembly full of new and exciting changes. While the first week of each legislative session follows a similar schedule, this year it was just a bit different. On Monday morning, members of the Iowa Legislature were sworn in and in the […]
by Ken Rozenboom On January 11 we officially started the 89th General Assembly and the 2021 legislative session. Those of us who have been at the Capitol before have had to adjust to many changes due to the pandemic in an effort to keep everyone in the building safe while still conducting our work with […]
by Holly Brink Week 1 Update Hello Friends, I am honored to once again serve as your Representative for District 80. It has been a year like no other and there is plenty of work to be done at the Capitol. I am excited to get to work for you. This year I have the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa School Board discussed a virtual learning program at Tuesday’s regular meeting; however, the program is not related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. According to Superintendent Paula Wright, the item that the Board was considering was to implement a fully comprehensive online program for students in grades K to 12, beginning with […]
(OSKALOOSA, Iowa)— William Penn University began the Spring 2021 semester this week with face-to-face instruction. Gateway testing for COVID-19 was required for all students prior to attending classes. “It has taken a coordinated, team effort, but thanks to our dedicated staff and four Abbott ID Now rapid testing machines, we have been able to ensure […]
Grab your coffee and computer to join the Mahaska Chamber and Development Group for Eggs & Issues Saturday, January 23 at 8:30 am. This legislative forum allows area residents to learn more about the state, county, and local issues. Eggs & Issues will again be live-streamed on Oskaloosa News, Mahaska Chamber & Development Group Facebook […]
Oskaloosa will be using the following guidelines at winter athletic events. These guidelines will remain in effect until further notice. When playing at HOME: ●Participants may bring their household + two extended family members. ○Those 2 extended family members will be listed as Plus 1 and Plus 2. No need to declare who those family […]
Local News Gov. Reynolds Delivers 2021 Condition of the State Rozenboom Opens Senate Session With Prayer Health Care Update Starts Eggs And Issues For 2021 Former Post Office Future Comes Into Focus Gov. Reynolds signs new proclamation modifying public health measures Iowa Congressional Delegation Speaks About Unrest At Capitol Supervisors establish operating procedures for 2021 […]
DES MOINES – Gov. Reynolds delivers her 2021 Condition of the State Address. You can watch the speech live on Governor Reynolds’ Facebook Page. Below are her remarks as prepared for delivery: Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, Lieutenant Governor, legislative leaders and members, justices and judges, my fellow Iowans: Our state constitution says that, every year, […]
