Week 10 Week 10 marks the point where we settle into the “new normal” for the rest of the session. Our afternoons and evenings are filled with caucus discussions and debates as we work to get everything across the finish line. While things get busy, visits are always welcome. This week, we’ve had many large […]
by Kathie Obradovich, Iowa Capital Dispatch March 18, 2025 The Iowa Senate voted Tuesday to ban the use of handheld cellphones and other devices behind the wheel, while turning down an effort to extend the ban to drivers of farm implements. A few minutes later, senators also voted to raise the state’s “default” speed limit […]
The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors addressed several items during its March 17, 2025, meeting, held at the Mahaska County Courthouse. The board approved the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting held on March 3. They also approved payroll changes within the sheriff’s department, including the removal of jailer Caleb Connor, effective April 2. […]
The Oskaloosa City Council has approved the issuance of $2,955,000 in General Obligation Capital Loan Notes to fund a series of street and infrastructure improvements, including work on the Southeast Connector Project. The bonds, designated as Series 2025A, will provide financing for the opening, widening, extending, grading, and drainage of streets, sidewalks, trails, highways, avenues, […]
The Oskaloosa City Council met in a regular session on March 17, 2025, addressing a range of topics including infrastructure improvements, board appointments, and financing for upcoming projects. Mayor Dave Krutzfeldt opened the meeting, which began with an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. Nathan Tarkelly, a resident, addressed the council during the community comment […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (R-IA) today introduced the Delinking Revenue from Unfair Gouging (DRUG) Act, bipartisan legislation that would implement de-linking policies to rein in Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) in the commercial insurance market. Reps. Nannette Barragan (D-CA), Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY), Brad Schneider (D-IL), Rick Allen (R-GA), and Donald Norcross (D-NJ) […]
Happy Friday District 44, I would like to extend my congratulations to newly elected Representative Blaine Watkins from District 100. Representative Watkins was elected in a special election this week following the passing of Representative Martin Graber who was a GREAT man and Representative. Before taking office, Representative Watkins was a clerk for the past […]
Week 9 Thank you to the Thomas and Nikki of Keokuk County for your support over the past year. These young people attended one of last years Hayes for House Meet and Greets in Sigourney and participated in the adult conversation with the greatest of patience and interest. As participants in their recent Taekwondo tournament, […]
March 12, 2025 ALTOONA, IOWA – Mahaska County Conservation is thrilled to announce its recognition at the 2025 Iowa Tourism Conference, held on March 12-13 at Prairie Meadows in Altoona. The organization was honored with one of only eight prestigious “You Rock” Geode Awards for its outstanding “Home Away from Home” tourism video. The Iowa […]
Mahaska County Farm Bureau is once again rallying local businesses to help combat food insecurity in the community. The 2nd Annual Breakfast Battle will take place on Thursday, March 20, during National Ag Week, featuring a fast-paced grocery race to stock the shelves of families in need. The event kicks off at 6:30 a.m. at […]
