by Ken Rozenboom Week four was a short week for legislators because of the Iowa caucuses on Monday, meaning we didn’t start the week until Tuesday. Our first “funnel” deadline is quickly approaching, and there’s a lot of pressure to get bills through the committee process in the next two weeks. While the week was […]
(DES MOINES) – This week, Rep. Dustin Hite (R-New Sharon) and Rep. Holly Brink (R-Oskaloosa) welcomed students from Oskaloosa Community High School to the Iowa House of Representatives. The students were visiting the Capitol to learn about the responsibilities of the legislators and the importance of state government. Pictured here is Rep. Dustin Hite (New […]
Today is Friday, February 7, 2020 It is the 38th day of the year 328 days remain Local News *At the Mahaska County Supervisor meeting on Monday, the board discussed insurance coverage for county-owned buildings, and also a proposal to help add some beautification to the outside of the courthouse. The board will host a […]
Hello Friends, Happy Thursday! I had yet another incredibly full, yet incredibly rewarding week here at the Capitol. So much has happened, but I think the best is yet to come! Last Thursday evening, I had the distinct honor of welcoming President Trump to Des Moines as he landed at the airport, alongside fellow legislators […]
by Dustin Hite This week of session was a bit shortened because we took Monday off to be in our home districts for the caucuses. It really is a privilege that we as Iowans hold first in the nation status for our caucuses. This gives us a seat at the table and allows us to […]
Mahaska County Master Gardeners held their annual Celebration of their activities in 2019 on January 14, 2020. A wonderful potluck was enjoyed by many members and their spouses/guests. Two interns from 2018 completed their volunteer requirements to become full Master Gardeners. Seven members preformed more than 25 hours of volunteer service in 2019; and many […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council met in regular session on Monday, February 3rd, 2020. The evening’s agenda was a light one. The Council considered a resolution rezoning the property located at 418 High Ave East from community commercial district to R3, residential district. This was the first reading for the zoning change, and […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Monday, February 3rd, 2020. The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors discussed county property insurance value of a couple of the buildings owned by the county, and if the value of the buildings was increased insurance value was worth paying additional premiums. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – After a year-and-a-half, Iowans made their political choices of who they wanted to represent them in the White House. There was little doubt that Republicans were going to support Donald Trump in his re-election bid. In Mahaska County, 300 people caucused for Trump, where William Weld garnered 2 votes and Joe Walsh […]
Today is Monday, February 3rd, 2020 It is the 34th day of the year 332 days remain Local News *No injuries were reported at a storage facility fire Saturday morning in Rose Hill. Firefighters from 4 departments battled the blaze. *A Montezuma Man was killed in a 2 car head-on collision Friday afternoon. The crash […]
