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Holly Brink: House Update for District 80

Holly Brink (District 80) signs her Oath of Office on Monday, January 14, 2019.

by Holly Brink First Week on the Hill Hello Friends, This week has marked the beginning of the 88th General Assembly of the Iowa Legislature and was followed by the pomp and circumstance that comes with it. Throughout the week we have heard Governor Kim Reynolds, Chief Justice Mark Cady, and Adjutant General Timothy Orr […]

Oskaloosa Urban Deer Management Report

This pair of deer was spotted within the city limits of Oskaloosa.

An Oskaloosa Police Department Press Release The City of Oskaloosa has concluded the 2018/2019 urban bow deer hunt within city limits. The Oskaloosa Police Department was assisted with the administration of this hunting program by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Preparation for this hunting season began on July 27th, 2018 with the release of […]

Capitol Update from State Representative Dustin Hite: January 17, 2019

Dustin Hite

by Dustin Hite On Monday, we officially gaveled in to start session for 2019. It has been great to get my feet wet as a freshman Representative, and I’ve already had the opportunity to interact with some constituents on the Hill. I look forward to meeting with many more constituents as the year continues. My […]

Ultra High-Pressure Firefighting Equipment Installed On Oskaloosa Fire Brush Truck

Oskaloosa Fire Departments 62-75 brush truck was recently outfitted with Ultra High-Pressure firefighting equipment. (submitted photo)

An Oskaloosa Fire Department Press Release Just like any industry, the science of putting out fires continues to see technological advances. One hundred and fifty years ago fires were fought with a line of citizens passing buckets of water from a well to a burning building. Next, it was horse-drawn pumps and tanks. Then came […]

IMT Insurance Names MidWestOne Insurance Services, Inc. 2019 IMT Gem Too Agency

A MidWestOne Insurance Services, Inc Press Release IA, January 10, 2018– IMT Insurance, a Midwest-based provider of personal and commercial insurance products, recently announced its list of 2019 IMT Gem Too Agencies, distinguishing MidWestOne Insurance Services, Inc. as one of the qualifying recipients. IMT Insurance is proud to recognize MidWestOne Insurance Services, Inc. as a […]

KINETIC EDGE GIVES BACK $46,000 AND ONE DAY TO LOCAL COMMUNITY

Kinetic Edge Physical Therapy presented Sonshine Preschool with a $1000 donation as part of their giving back program. (submitted photo)

A Kinetic Edge Physical Therapy Press Release Oskaloosa, Iowa – Kinetic Edge celebrated their 20th year in business and another year of growth over the course of 2018. They ended 2018 on a high note by letting each of their team members donate $1,000 to a local non-profit of their choice for a total of […]

Iowa Legislature Gets 2019 Session Underway

Under Iowa's Golden Dome. Iowa General Assembly.

Des Moines, Iowa – The 88th Iowa General Assembly gavelled in on January 14th, 2019, starting the process of producing a budget for the State of Iowa, and addressing the legislative needs of Iowan’s. Education will once again be at the forefront of the General Assembly this year, with indications that education will see some […]

Brink Preparing For Legislative Session

Holly Brink (submitted photo)

Oskaloosa, Iowa – Holly Brink was elected to represent Iowa House District 80 in November of 2018. A week before that, her son was diagnosed with a serious medical condition while she finished her push to the Iowa state house. Brink’s duties this year will include being the Vice-chair of the Economic Growth Committee for […]

Eggs And Issues Begins At The Local Level

Mahaska County Supervisor Mark Groenendyk speaks at Eggs and Issues on Saturday morning.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – Eggs and Issues kicked off its 2019 season inside the warm confines of Smokey Row Coffee on the square in Oskaloosa. Despite the snow storm making its presence known, dozens of people filled in to hear about, and ask questions about issues concerning them at the city and county level. Oskaloosa Mayor […]

Rozenboom Bringing Experience To Statehouse

Sen Ken Rozenboom talks about budgets and tax reform during Saturday's Egg's and Issues.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – Monday morning the gavel will drop on the 2019 Iowa Legislature, bringing to order this year’s session. Rozenboom has been spending a significant amount of time listening to various groups of individuals, constituents across his district. “November and December are full of a lot of meetings with constituents that would like to […]

           

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