by Ken Rozenboom In the Legislature Following the second major legislative deadline of the year, much of our time on the Senate floor was spent sending bills between the House and Senate, and moving legislation to the governor. We continue to work on tough issues, including affordable health care coverage for Iowans. We have worked […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The council approved a contract with Garden and Associates Ltd. for the Lacey Roadway Improvement Project. On September 5, 2017, the Oskaloosa City Council authorized a professional services agreement with Garden and Associates to prepare plans and specifications for the Lacey Roadway Improvement Project in an amount not to exceed $85,865.00. Additional […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – As work to renovate the Dixon Block building, where Edward Jones Investments is located, owner Jen Main found a door to the past. Eric Palmer is a long-time chamber member in Oskaloosa, and the chamber helped Jen Main make the connection for the wood and hand painted door to return to the […]
by Larry Sheets Dear friends in House District 80, The House and Senate reached a final compromise on the deappropriation of 2018 Budget. With that behind us, work can continue on the 2019 Budget. The so-called Heartbeat Bill passed the committee vote and will be voted on in the House very soon. This Bill outlaws […]
by Guy Vander Linden Iowa House Passes Affordable Health Options for Iowans In January, the Commerce committee heard from the Insurance Commissioner on the state of the individual health insurance market in the state of Iowa. There was and continues to be an immediate concern for 20,000 Iowans who have no health insurance because they […]
(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) – William Penn Digital Communication students received a Student Crystal Pillar nomination from The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences – Upper Midwest Emmy® Chapter. The Digital Communication program submitted a video entry in the Sports: Live Events category that highlights the student’s football productions at Lacey Stadium in Oskaloosa. This annual […]
by Wade Steinlage Kansas City, Mo.–Hands with two fingers extended were raised to the sky one last time this year as the William Penn men’s basketball team and its faithful fan base honored their departed brother after the Statesmen fell to LSU Alexandria 84-75 in the semifinals of the NAIA Division I National Championships Monday. […]
by Charlie Comfort and Ken Allsup Oskaloosa, Iowa – Questions continue to linger as to the events that led to the stabbing death of William Penn University student Marquis Todd. On Wednesday morning, Mahaska County Attorney James Q. Blomgren told Oskaloosa News that an arrest warrant had been issued for Luke VanHemert, with a charge […]
by Ann Smith On Thursday night around 100 people came out to the ISU Extension office to hear a panel talk about the homeless population growing in our community; services that are being offered, what the future looks like for our area, and how we, as community members, can help. Amy Meyer, United Way Executive […]
by Wade Steinlage Kansas City, Mo.–The Statesmen men’s basketball team did not need any luck on St. Patrick’s Day as it rolled past Our Lady of the Lake (Texas) 89-76 in the quarterfinals of the NAIA Division I National Championships Saturday. Top-seeded WPU (30-4) claimed the Cramer bracket and will now face #4 seed LSU […]
