by Rep. Dustin Hite This week has been a rather eventful one in the Iowa House. I have been the floor manager of several bills which saw debate this week. However, this week I am not going to talk about policy or bills, or anything that has gone on at the Statehouse. Instead, I want […]
by Sen. Ken Rozenboom In the Iowa Senate, floor debate has taken up most of our time in week ten of the 2019 legislative session. We are already over halfway through the session and while we’ve been busy, there is still much to accomplish in the next few weeks. As we continue to consider major […]
by Rep. Holly Brink 3/22/2019 Hello Friends, Moving along from last week, the House committees has begun to assign Senate files for consideration. Early this week I met for my first Senate file subcommittee meeting for Senate File 316. SF 316, if signed by Governor Reynolds, would establish an interim study committee to conduct a […]
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds issued another disaster proclamation today in response to flooding and flash flooding beginning March 13 and continuing. The governor’s proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of this severe weather and activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program for qualifying residents, […]
by Jamie Brockman Growing up, every athlete wants to be the best and win championships; however it takes a lot of hard work and dedication from coaches, parents and the athlete. Oskaloosa High School has won state championships in five team sports in school history. Boys golf and boys Cross Country have each enjoyed big […]
Oskaloosa Area Chamber & Development Group is ready for our next Eggs and Issues event. Come join us this Saturday at Smokey Row from 8:30 to 9:30 am to participate in the last Eggs and Issues of 2019. This Saturday, March 23rd, we will feature Senator Ken Rozenboom, Representative Dustin Hite and Representative Holly Brink. […]
by Wade Steinlage Kansas City, Mo.–The Statesmen men’s basketball team shrugged off the critics and naysayers Wednesday and just went about its business, knocking off Vanguard 69-53 in the first round of the NAIA Division I National Championship. With the ‘upset’ win over the third-seeded Lions (25-7), #6 seed William Penn (22-11), out of the […]
From the twinkling strings that sparkle on our Christmas trees, to the glowing strands that adorn our homes – magical lights brighten our holidays, and remind us to be merry all season long. The Mahaska community has so many bright points to celebrate – our schools, local businesses and organizations, and many wonderful citizens. Parade […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council met in regular session on March 18th, 2019. The Council heard from the Oskaloosa Area Chamber and Development Group, who presented the activities the group has been leading and participating in. Ann Smith, Oskaloosa Chamber Executive Director, first addressed what is happening in the area of economic development. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Monday, March 18, 2019. The Supervisors discussed using funds from an account that is split with the sheriff’s office for upgrading security cameras. The account is 60% controlled by the sheriff, while the remaining 40% by the Supervisors for courthouse security […]
