(DES MOINES)— Rep. Guy Vander Linden (R-Oskaloosa) is seen here taking the oath of office in the Iowa House chamber as the 87th General Assembly kicked off Monday at the Capitol. During the session, Vander Linden can be reached at guy.vander.linden@legis.iowa.gov or through the House switchboard at (515) 281-3221. The swearing in ceremony of all […]
BY HAILEY BROWN Oskaloosa, Iowa – Education goes far beyond the scope of a classroom and delivery methods are often equally as diverse. Parents may choose to keep students in their given district, open-enroll their students to other districts, look into private instruction, as well as home schooling among other options. Keeping this in mind, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – In an election marked with very light turnout, Amanda McGraw defeated Elaine Fontana for the Oskaloosa School Board Director District 1 seat. Unofficially, McGraw pulled in 145 votes (81%) to Fontana’s 33 votes (19%). There was also one write-in vote. Turnout in Tuesday’s special election was around 1%. After the results were […]
Oskaloosa Area Chamber & Development Group will again be sponsoring Eggs & Issues. The legislative forum gives area residents an opportunity to learn more about state, county, and local issues. The setting is informal and encourages those attending to personally meet and speak to their elected representatives. This year’s dates and panels are as follows: […]
Oskaloosa High School will be hosting their 3rd PBL Showcase night on Monday, January 16th from 5:30 to 7:30. Students from all four grades will be showcasing their projects throughout the high school. We would like you to help us let people in our community know this amazing event is taking place. I have included […]
Gov. Branstad’s 2017 Condition of the State Address, as prepared for delivery, is as follows: Madam Lieutenant Governor Mr. President Madam Speaker Legislative leaders, legislators, justices and judges, elected officials, distinguished guests, family, friends and fellow Iowans. I’m honored and humbled to once again address a joint session of the General Assembly delivering the Condition […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Fire Department was dispatched to a fire at the William Penn Cafeteria around 4pm, Sunday. Engine 74 responded with Hoy Haroldson to the report of six foot flames along north wall of the cafeteria. The fire department found a small fire along a wall which was extinguished by water can. […]
Oskaloosa–Damon Harrison’s career took another tick upward Friday as he was named to The Associated Press’ NFL All-Pro Team. The former Statesmen collected his first All-Pro award as a first-team interior lineman, joining Aaron Donald of the Los Angeles Rams as the only two first-team players at that position. Harrison, who is in his fifth […]
OSKALOOSA, IA — Calling all kids! Auditions for Missoula Children’s Theatre’s production of The Frog Prince will be on Monday, January 16th at 4:00 p.m. at the George Daily Auditorium. Deep in the royal swamp, a lonely Frog retrieves a golden ball for Princess Prim in exchange for friendship and comfort, but the spoiled princess […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – On Tuesday, voters will once again head to the polls, as the Oskaloosa School District looks to fill a vacancy on the Oskaloosa School Board. Director District 1 Representative Nick Hansen resigned from the board, effective November 1, due to a new job opportunity that will force him to relocate to Minnesota. […]
