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, […]
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 […]
OSKALOOSA, IA. Mahaska Health is thrilled to announce the state-of-the-art 2025 Siemens X.Cite CT Scanner for patients in Oskaloosa and the Southeast Iowa region. Computed Tomography (CT) scanners use imaging to show detailed images of the body. This new device will assist the radiology team in enhancing patients’ experience and overall scan results. The 2025 […]
an Oskaloosa School District Press Release OSKALOOSA, IA — Oskaloosa Middle School’s ongoing renovations are advancing smoothly, allowing an additional roof project to be added years ahead of schedule, thanks to proactive steps taken by Oskaloosa Schools and Boyd Jones Construction. Pete Perez, director of education and municipal services with Boyd Jones, recently shared how […]
The Oskaloosa School Board met on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, addressing key topics ranging from student behavior and facility improvements to finance and academic planning. The meeting included presentations from district staff, public comments from community members, and discussions on ongoing projects and funding initiatives. Facilities: Middle School Roof and Instructional Support Levy The board […]
by Rep. Helena Hays Week 4 Week 4 of the 91st General Assembly has simply flown by. As the session continues on, weeks can blur together as we go to subcommittees, committees, and on to floor debate. This week brought with it a somberness that we will carry with us for some time. Our colleague, […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 10, 2025 Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed an executive order Monday officially creating the state Department of Government Efficiency task force. Reynolds said at a news conference the initiative, based on the federal DOGE headed by Elon Musk, will make recommendations to further her administration’s existing efforts to […]
As part of American Heart Month, Mahaska Health is inviting the community to take charge of their cardiovascular health by attending the Heart Health Cholesterol Screening Event on Saturday, February 15, 2025, from 8 AM – 11 AM at Mahaska Health, Door #4. This free event will offer vital health screenings, expert advice, and a […]
by Clint Dye Oskaloosa freshman Mia Luck took to the mat at the Iowa High School Girls State Tournament this past Thursday, February 6th at the Xtream Arena in Coralville. Luck entered the Iowa Class 1A 135 bracket with an overall record of 33-1 and was the number three seed. In her first round, she […]
by Senator Ken Rozenboom This week started off on a somber note as we mourned the loss of Rep. Martin Graber. We were sorry to hear the news of his sudden passing late last week. He was a valued member of the Iowa legislature, and he will be missed. Our hearts and prayers go out […]
