We finished up our first week of the 2018 legislative session and everyone is excited to get back to work for our constituents. It is an honor to serve you in the Iowa Senate. It was nice to be back at home in the district the last few months, but I am looking forward to […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Emergency Management Commission met on January 10, 2018, to further discuss what a new radio system for emergency personnel may be like. Lake Keomah representative Eric Dursky asked for Motorola representatives be allowed to present to the commission. The group was on hand to advocate for and educate the […]
DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announced the “Voter Ready” outreach initiative Thursday to ensure Iowans are informed about recent election law changes, including the implementation of Voter ID. The “Voter Ready” educational effort breaks down the process into three simple action steps: register to vote, bring your ID, cast your ballot. […]
(DES MOINES) – Gov. Kim Reynolds delivered her first Condition of the State address on Tuesday morning at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines. Below are her remarks, as prepared for delivery: Lieutenant Governor, Mr. President, Madam Speaker, legislative leaders, Senators and Representatives, justices and judges, elected officials, distinguished guests, family, friends, and my […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The sounds of horsepower unleashed has echoed from the Southern Iowa Speedway for decades on Wednesday evenings. This year, the only sound on Wednesday night will be the sound of passing traffic on the road just outside turns one and two. That doesn’t mean there won’t be any racing at the track, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Police Department has filed an attempted murder charge against Deon Freeman in connection with a shots fired call in late December of 2017. The original Oskaloosa Police Department Press Release stated: “On December 19th, 2017 at approximately 10:25 p.m., Officers of the Oskaloosa Police Department were dispatched to a call […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Adan Dean Martin was born at 4:12 am on January 4, 2018, making him Mahaska Health Partnership’s 2018 New Year’s Baby. Adan weighed 6 lbs., 7 oz., and was 20 inches long. His parents are Patricia Snook and Travis Martin of Sigourney. His grandparents are Tim and Faye Snook of Oskaloosa and […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The date was circled on the calendar for over a month, and Oskaloosa fans filled the high school gym to capacity. They were there to see their #4 ranked Indians take on the #1 Norwalk Warriors. What the fans got was a statement from the Indians that they were for real, and […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – For James Bullock, capturing nature is an escape from his daily world, and is therapy for him. Bullock is the owner of Cloverleaf Photography by James and has been in business for the past four years, but he started out doing portrait photography, including weddings, seniors, and family portraits. “And I really […]
[OSKALOOSA, IA] – January is National Mentoring Month, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mahaska County is celebrating the annual campaign aimed at expanding quality mentoring opportunities to connect more of our community’s young people with caring adults by enrolling local volunteers and youth into their program. “We are just getting started with our program. […]
