“Governor Reynolds issued a proclamation on 3/19/2020, that waives late penalty on property tax payments through April 16, 2020, to help give some assistance to Iowans dealing with the impact of COVID-19’s arrival in our state,” says Mahaska County Treasurer Connie Van Polen, “The property tax payment due date remains March 31, 2020. Penalty from […]
DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Reynolds issued an additional State Public Health Emergency Declaration effective immediately providing additional regulatory relief to Iowans impacted by this public health disaster. She will hold a press conference today at 2:00 p.m., details on that are forthcoming. The declaration relaxes a number of restrictions and regulations and provides relief […]
Guard supports lead agencies, announces cancellations, closures The Iowa National Guard is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 by providing support to the State Emergency Operations Center, minimizing opportunities for community spread and implementing guidance to protect the health of its service members, civilian employees and families. Nine Iowa National Guard service […]
by Holly Brink Update from the House for District 80 Hello friends, It has certainly been an interesting week so far! Please read this newsletter to better understand the effects of the Coronavirus on the legislative session and how we will be moving forward. The latest update from the Governor is a declaration of a […]
Thursday, March 19, 2020 As of noon yesterday, and until further notice, the Mahaska County Courthouse is closed to the public. Courthouse staff will remain on duty and will be available by phone or email. Some departments may be available by appointment on a case-by-case basis. The Board of Supervisors does not take this closing […]
by Ken Rozenboom The Rozenboom Report by Senator Ken Rozenboom On Monday night and early Tuesday morning, the Iowa Legislature passed a series of resolutions to pause the legislative session for 30 days while the state works to slow the spread of COVID-19. We passed a resolution, SCR 102, to allow us to adjourn until […]
This week has seen some unprecedented measures taken across the country and in the State to curb the spread of COVID-19. One such measure was taken by the House and Senate to pass emergency legislation shortly after midnight on Tuesday to suspend our legislative session for a minimum of 30 days. The decision was made […]
As of noon yesterday, and until further notice, the Mahaska County Courthouse is closed to the public. Courthouse staff will remain on duty and will be available by phone or email. Some departments may be available by appointment on a case-by-case basis. The Board of Supervisors does not take this closing lightly but is doing […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The SCRAA (South Central Regional Airport Association) met on February 27, 2020, where they heard from the public, hearing from Bruce Schiebout, asking board member John Bandstra in regards to the closing of 220th Street, and the impacts it may or may not have. New board member John Bandstra, appointed by the […]
DES MOINES – Gov. Reynolds issued a State of Public Health Disaster Emergency activating the public health response and recovery aspects of the State Disaster Emergency Plan effective at noon today. It takes significant steps to require social distancing and limit community spread of the virus by implementing temporary measures including moving restaurants to drive-through, […]
