Oskaloosa’s 68-member council recently was recognized for their outstanding efforts. For its exemplary record of leadership, service, and activities that serve to improve the school and community, Oskaloosa High School’s student council has been awarded the 2015 National Gold Council of Excellence Award by the National Association of Student Councils (NASC). “Receiving a NASC National […]
Apr 23 2015 | Posted in
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What’s the future of recreation and child care in Oskaloosa and the Mahaska community? Area residents are being asked to help answer that question in a survey released today. The survey is available online at www.mahaskasurvey.com. Paper copies of the survey are available at the Oskaloosa Public Library Mahaska County YMCA, Oskaloosa Chamber of Commerce […]
Apr 23 2015 | Posted in
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House Republican Budget Targets It is important to Iowans that we do not spend more than we have and live within our means. While standing by this principle for the last five legislative sessions, Republicans have found common ground with the Governor and Senate Democrats. We expect that to continue this year. Living within our […]
By Jeremy Fox Oskaloosa, Iowa (April 22nd, 2015) – Mother Nature always seems to make a presence known on race nights and this time she made it well known she was in control as there was strong north winds and very chilly temperatures. 77 drivers signed in on Southern Iowa Chassis Night that featured the […]
First Institute Class Named Valinn McReynolds, Executive Director, Oskaloosa Area Chamber and Development Group is one of 17 graduates of the first Iowa Tourism Leadership Institute held April 9 & 10 at the Hotel Pattee in Perry, IA. The institute was initiated to offer the state’s tourism professionals an opportunity to expand their leadership knowledge […]
Apr 23 2015 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Emergency Management Commission met Tuesday evening to discuss reaching out to the current E911 Board with the possibility of consolidating the two entities. The commission passed a resolution to formally send a letter to the E911 Board thanking them for attending the joint meeting on April 14, 2015 where information was […]
Apr 22 2015 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council met Monday, with Mayor Pro Tem Doug Yates presiding in the absence of Mayor Dave Krutzfeldt. Several community members stood up during the community comments portion of the evening, asking the Council to consider the Walk, Run, Ride Coalition proposed policy that would add designated bike routes and […]
Apr 21 2015 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met on Monday morning. They started off the meeting by hearing from health insurance representative Brad Reiman. Reiman, who is employed by Bearence Management to help administrate the county’s self-funded medical insurance, spoke about the potential health plan renewal. Reiman, who discussed the policy, asked the […]
Apr 21 2015 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – It’s something nearly all of us do after a doctor visit, next stop, the drug store. For drug stores across Iowa, the partnerships they have with their PBM or pharmacy benefit manager can be a contentious one. Pharmacies may face financial loss on a filled prescription because a PBM may not yet […]
Apr 19 2015 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – One may not think that a rural Iowa school would need to take part in an AG day on the farm, but in today’s world, less students live on farms than ever before. Learning about where your food and the clothes you are wearing comes from is an important part of Karen […]
Apr 19 2015 | Posted in
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