February 13, 2025 Friends of Mahaska County Conservation has been awarded a grant from the Vermeer Charitable Foundation. This grant is a three-year pledge totaling $45,000.00 and will be used for the Mahaska County Conservation All-Inclusive Nature Playscape and Community Area. These funds will allow Friends and Mahaska County Conservation Board to build this Nature […]
Feb 20 2025 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA – The Oskaloosa City Council convened on February 18, 2025, to address a broad range of topics, including economic development, property zoning, infrastructure improvements, and policy adjustments. Mayor David Krutzfeldt presided over the meeting, with most council members present and participating in deliberations. Economic Development and Regional Partnerships A presentation by representatives from the […]
Feb 19 2025 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA – The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors convened on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, to discuss a range of topics including economic development, county employee policies, insurance adjustments, and infrastructure projects. Economic Development Partnership Discussion A major portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussions with representatives from the Greater Des Moines Partnership. The organization, […]
Feb 19 2025 | Posted in
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An MCG Press Release On Friday, February 7, MCG sponsored the Oskaloosa vs. Newton basketball games in Oskaloosa. Several of our Team members were present to visit with the crowd, cheer on their favorite team, and hand out awesome MCG merch. MCG – Mahaska Communication Group & Thunder Country KIIC donated a $14,000 check to […]
Oskaloosa, IA – Tucked away just outside Oskaloosa, Outer Limits Truck Repair is more than just a repair shop—it’s a one-stop service hub for trucks, cars, heavy machinery, tractor-trailers, and even the occasional lawnmower. The shop’s owner, Brett DeBruin, has built his business on a foundation of passion for engines and a strong sense of […]
by Senator Adrian Dickey Good afternoon Senate District 44! I’d like to start this week’s dispatch off with the sad news of David Heaton from Mount Pleasant passing away. Representative Heaton served Henry County for 23 years in the Iowa House, retiring in 2017. While Dave had been away from the Capitol for 8 years, […]
by Senator Ken Rozenboom Funding for K-12 schools In our first floor debate of the year, the Senate passed our version of the K-12 education funding proposal for this year. Senate File 167 is a $235 million increase for K-12 education in Iowa. Iowa’s total amount in state aid for K-12 schools will come to […]
Friends of Mahaska County Conservation has been collecting plastic shopping/grocery bags for recycling. Since 2019 over 700,000 shopping/grocery bags have been collected and have been recycled and kept out of the Mahaska County Landfill. Over the years, we have expanded our collection capability. Currently, we have two buildings, one located at the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds […]
Feb 13 2025 | Posted in
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – North Mahaska was notified this past week that it has been ranked No. 51st in Iowa among the 2025 Best Elementary School rankings by U.S. News & World Report. The rankings include more than 79,000 public elementary and middle schools across the country. Schools are ranked at the state and district level, […]
Feb 13 2025 | Posted in
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by Representative Helena Hayes February 12, 2025 The State Legislature is once again considering a bill that would limit civil liability for chemical companies that manufacture pesticides. The bill recently passed out of a Senate subcommittee on February 5th and is awaiting agenda action in the Senate Judiciary Committee. This pesticide bill is a tort […]
