On Saturday afternoon, more than a dozen interested persons filed into the new environmental learning center at Caldwell Park to become trained to help the Iowa DNR monitor the bald eagle’s nest. The program is part of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Volunteer Wildlife Monitoring Program. Program Coordinator Stephanie Shepherd explained in a Facebook […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – In the banquet hall of the American Legion Post 34, members and dignitaries gathered to celebrate and honor a century of honor, service, camaraderie, and community service. Darrin Alderson, 5th District Commander for the American Legion in Iowa lead the evening’s ceremony, sharing that the American Legion is celebrating its 100th year […]
by Senator Ken Rozenboom Week nine of the 2019 legislative session was busy on the Senate floor as we debated and passed over 30 bills out of the chamber. Senate File 274 protects the freedom of speech on college campuses in Iowa. This bill, which passed the Senate with bi-partisan support, provides common-sense, proactive protections […]
by Rep. Dustin Hite Debate season is in full swing at the State Capitol. This is the time in session when bills are presented in front of the entire House for consideration. If a bill passes through the House, it then goes to the Senate, and vice versa. After a bill has been debated on […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Water Board met in regular session on Monday, March 11th, 2019. At the end of their agenda, there was a closed session to evaluate the General Manager, which is standard practice for employment evaluations by boards or commissions. Oskaloosa Water Department General Manager Chad Coon informed the board that he […]
(DES MOINES) – On Monday, Rep. Dustin Hite (R-New Sharon) successfully floor managed his first legislation in the Iowa House, passing two bills following floor debate. House File 514 clarifies that a person convicted with three or more OWIs can be charged as a habitual offender. This legislation will make Iowa’s roads safer by holding […]
Award Winning Projects, Entrepreneurs and Volunteers Honored March 8, 2019 (Des Moines) – Main Street Iowa hosted the 33rd annual Main Street Iowa Awards celebration this evening at Scottish Rite Consistory in Des Moines. The program honored the efforts of those who work day-in and day-out to revitalize Iowa’s downtowns – the heart and soul […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Many historical events of the 20th Century can trace their roots to the war to end all wars, World War One. Many will argue that other wars and conflicts of that century and today, are as a result of that war, including the second world war, and the war on terror. Many […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Eggs and Issues on Saturday morning took a different twist from the normal when members of area emergency services were under the marquee spotlight on the stage inside Smokey Row. Wyndell Campbell was the moderator for Saturday’s discussion. Ben Boeke/Oskaloosa Police Chief, Cheryl Eklofe/Mahaska County 911, Russ Van Renterghem/Mahaska County Sheriff, Mark […]
by Jamie Brockman and Ken Allsup Des Moines, Iowa – Dreams… pride… history. All that and more was accomplished on Friday night when Oskaloosa beat Little Hawkeye Conference foe Norwalk 48-44 to win the Class 3A State Basketball Championship. This was Oskaloosa’s first ever title in basketball. The team’s theme all tournament long was “Unfinished […]
