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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 […]

Early Childhood Development And Rec Center Moving Forward

A proposed early childhood development and recreation center would be located near the Lacey Complex and Oskaloosa Elementary School.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – In 2014 it became apparent that the Mahaska County YMCA was going to need a boost from the community in order to continue playing a role in the Oskaloosa and Mahaska County area after they approached the Oskaloosa City Council for financial assistance. In early 2015, Mahaska County Development Group, or MCDG, […]

Winter Returns To The Mahaska County Area

Plow operators were working non-stop this weekend to help clear the roads. This Iowa DOT plow truck was seen making it's way south on 63 through Oskaloosa on Saturday morning.

Winter Storm Gia is the second named winter storm to impact the area this year. Oskaloosa, Iowa – The snow was coming down at a steady pace on Saturday morning. You could hear the wind pushing snow into drifts, the crunching sound of tires on snow, and the random beeper as a plow vehicle was […]

Master Gardners Hold Annual Celebration

Mahaska County Master Gardner's annual celebration. (submitted photo)

Mahaska County Master Gardeners held their annual Celebration of their activities in 2018 on January 8, 2019. A wonderful potluck was enjoyed by many members and their spouses/guests. They welcomed two of their three new interns who completed initial training this fall. Two members reached the 15-year mark as Master Gardeners. Eight members performed more […]

Council Approves 28E Agreement With Oskaloosa School

Oskaloosa City Hall

28E Agreement Moves Early Childhood and Recreation Center Forward Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council met on Monday, January 7, 2018, for their first meeting of 2019. The Oskaloosa City Council approved a 28E agreement for the joint acquisition, design, construction, equipping, use, and operation of a recreation and early childhood education center project. […]

           

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