by Rep. Dustin Hite We passed more budget bills through the House this week, and we are on track to wrap up session shortly. Before we are done, I wanted to turn my newsletter over to my clerk, John Hirl, and let him share with you what his experience has been like clerking for the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Monday morning, with a public hearing in regards to Black Oak Clays, once again drawing a substantial crowd. There were dozens of people in the room, while nearly 20 people spoke about why they support the range, or how the range […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Charges of domestic abuse assault against a former Oskaloosa Police Officer have been formally dismissed. Janay Pritchett was arrested and charged on May 4, 2018, after an altercation between a former girlfriend at a residence in Oskaloosa. According to a motion to dismiss filed by Assistant Poweshiek County Attorney Timothy Dille on […]
April 16, 2019, Oskaloosa, Iowa – Mahaska County 911 Communications is celebrating the second full week of April (April 14-20) as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. This week, sponsored by the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International and celebrated annually, honors the thousands of men and women who respond to emergency calls, dispatch emergency […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council is moving forward with plans to improve a second round of business facades in the downtown Oskaloosa area. On April 15, the council unanimously voted to approve a resolution for preliminary approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, and estimated cost for the project. Information provided at the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Family and friends of Marquis Todd and Luke Vanhemert waited for word from the jury after closing arguments finished up Monday morning. The jury was given their instructions just before noon and moved to the deliberation room. After a week-long trial that was sometimes filled with emotional testimony, a jury of nine […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The third grade class in all of Mahaska County was given a chance this past year to understand more about life on the farm through the Ag in the Classroom. A program for students attending Oskaloosa Christian, Peoria Christian, North Mahaska, Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont, and Oskaloosa Schools. This past week, those 232 […]
by Sen. Ken Rozenboom The 2019 legislative session is starting to wind down as we are voting on appropriations bills on a regular basis. While we have no agreement yet with the House or the Governor on what the final budget will look like for the next fiscal year, we continue to move forward with […]
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement today after announcing that he will be retiring at the end of the 116th Congress. Loebsack was first elected in 2006 and will have served for a total of 14 years at the end of this 116th Congress. A list of Loebsack’s accomplishments throughout the […]
by Rep. Holly Brink Hello Friends, This week the Appropriations and Ways & Means committees have continued to meet to discuss the most vital part of this session’s legislation: the state budget. With so much going on, I wanted to point out some bills that I believe are crucial to District 80 and will provide […]
