Oskaloosa, Iowa – Over a dozen people gathered at the new Environmental Learning Center just east of Oskaloosa on Saturday morning to learn more about Maple Syrup. Laura DeCook, Mahaska County Naturalist was on hand to teach about the process of collecting the sap from the trees and refining it into syrup. The yearly event […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Water Board met in special session on Friday afternoon to consider hiring Byrnes and Rupkey as the firm to help them fill the General Manager’s position. The Friday meeting was a continuation of the special meeting they held on Monday. Outgoing Oskaloosa Water Department General Manager Chad Coon outlined the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Pollinators have gotten a lot of attention in the past few years, as their populations continue to suffer. Bee’s and butterflies are significant players in the local ecology. On Tuesday evening, the ISU Extension Office in Oskaloosa hosted a butterfly house workshop that would help interested parties build a wood shelter to […]
Pella, Iowa – The National Weather Service Office located in Des Moines, Iowa sent representatives to the Vermeer Corporation’s Global Pavillion on Monday night to conduct storm spotter training for area residents and first responders. The Vermeer Global Pavilion sustained damage from an EF-3 tornado that ripped into the manufacturing facility on July 19, 2018. […]
by Rep. Holly Brink Hello Friends, Over the last few days, the House chamber has had a different tone from the bustle and excitement that usually rings through it. Throughout this week, we have welcome and remember past members of the Iowa House, acknowledging their accomplishments and their work in guiding the state to where […]
by Rep. Dustin Hite Another week has come and gone in Des Moines, and the Statehouse is buzzing with debate. We’ve passed some important pieces of legislation already, and this week featured some key bills that will help Iowa. First, I would like to follow up on last week’s newsletter, which focused on flooding relief […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – At a special session on Monday afternoon, the Oskaloosa Water Board began the process of finding the person to replace Chad Coon, the current General Manager at Oskaloosa Municipal Water Department. Coon tendered his resignation at the previous meeting and will be departing the utility on May 3rd, 2019. He will be […]
DES MOINES – Senator Ken Rozenboom, R-Oskaloosa, was presented on Tuesday with the Herbert Hoover Uncommon Public Service Award in the Iowa Senate. “It’s an honor to be part of a group of such distinguished and accomplished individuals who have received this award,” said Senator Rozenboom. “Each year when this award is presented I am […]
Oskaloosa- Approximately one week after hearing arguments on whether or not to move trial, Judge Myron Gookin has decided that an Oskaloosa mother facing murder charges cannot receive a fair retrial in Mahaska County. Gookin ruled that Alicia Ritenour’s request for a change of venue should be granted, in large part because of pre-trial publicity. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Luke Vanhemert will stand trial as charged, after a Judge ruled Tuesday morning, March 26, that he has no immunity from prosecution. After a hearing before Judge Lucy Gamon, Vanhemert’s claim that he is immune from prosecution of second-degree murder, under Iowa’s Stand Your Ground Law, was denied. On March 14, Vanhemert’s […]
