by Ken Rozenboom The second week of the 88th General Assembly was a short, three day blur of subcommittee meetings and study of new bills that are put on our desks every day. We did not convene Monday because of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. Because of the short week, and because much of the […]
by Rep. Dustin Hite The second week of session has just wrapped up and we are busy at work at the Statehouse. The committees I have been assigned to include the Judiciary committee, as the Vice-Chair, the Local Government committee, the Ways and Means committee, and the Veterans Affairs committee. Additionally, I serve on the […]
A Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office Press Release with additional reporting by staff On Friday, January 25th, 2019, at approximately 9:20 a.m. members of the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office were notified that a 2007 Jeep Wrangler had been stolen from the Pronto gas station located at 202 South Main in New Sharon, Iowa. At 9:25 am, […]
A Mahaska Health Press Release MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health announced its collaboration with three regional organizations to provide behavioral health and home health services on Mahaska’s campus and surrounding communities. Mahaska has selected Southern Iowa Mental Health Center (SIMHC) to continue behavioral health services and Caregivers of Iowa as well as Iowa Home Care […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Wyatt Joseph Muell was born at 2:46 AM on January 1, making him Mahaska Health’s first baby of the year. Wyatt weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces and was 21 inches long upon his birth. His parents are Kevin and Christa Muell of Fremont. Wyatt was delivered by Dr. Angela Godejohn. The Muell […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The world may be lacking color at this time of year, but inside of Penn Central Mall this weekend there was colorful artwork created by the Mahaska Quilt Guild. The biennial show, hosted by the Mahaska Stitch N’ Quilt Guild, also included a large display of quilts that were made for area […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Inside the warm confines of Penn Central Mall, the tables were set up, and the crafting supplies were dispersed, waiting for creative hands. Those creative hands went to work making Valentine cards for current active duty service members deployed overseas. “That way we can give them a little touch of home,” said […]
A Mahaska Health Press Release MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health will be hosting a free open house on February 12, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Cedar Bluff Learning Center in honor of American Heart Month. There will also be a lunch and learn from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. featuring Cardiologist Dr. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council met in regular session on Monday, January 22, 2019. Oskaloosa Mayor Dave Krutzfeldt swore in Oskaloosa’s newest police officer Nathan Johnson. Nathan is originally from Oskaloosa and completed his Associate degree in Criminal Justice at Indian Hills Community College. Nathan interned with the Oskaloosa Police Department while attending […]
Reynolds is the first female elected to that position in the state’s history. Des Moines Iowa – Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds was sworn into office Friday morning inside the facility many Iowan’s have known as Veterans Memorial Auditorium, but today is known as Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center. Iowa Governor Terry Branstad resigned as […]
