Oskaloosa, Iowa – It’s a yearly tradition in Oskaloosa that was once held during the summer months, but recently has become somewhat of a springtime tradition. Walkers make their way around the course, raising funds for Relay for Life. Teams work in various ways to raise funds, many times in the memory of someone special. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors called a special meeting on Friday afternoon to tackle the ongoing roof repair issue for the Mahaska County Courthouse. Four change orders were presented to the supervisors for their consideration. A change order from Renaissance Roofing in the amount of $28,500.00 to replace and/or refasten up […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The future of recreation and child care in Mahaska County is part of a study being undertaken by MCDG (Mahaska Community Development Group) and the Mahaska County YMCA. Andrew Jensen, Director of MCDG, explained that the group’s involvement came after a request for funding from the YMCA. The financial situation at the […]
Dear friends in District 80. The House passed an “Ultrasound Bill”. This bill requires an ultrasound be conducted before an abortion, and that the mother of the unborn child be given the opportunity to see the ultrasound and hear the heartbeat. The bill does not require the woman to see or listen, but the attending […]
The Iowa Legislature has completed the tenth week of the session with a flurry of floor debate and votes on a wide variety of legislative issues. In the last two weeks the Senate has discussed and voted on over ninety bills that will now move over to the House for their consideration. Many of the […]
OSKALOOSA, IA — Don’t miss the biggest and last show of the George Daily Auditorium’s 2014-2015 professional season, Memphis the Musical on Tuesday, March 24 at 7:30 p.m.! With explosive dancing, irresistible songs, and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love, the Broadway musical is filled with heart, soul, and energy! This is the […]
Key House GOP Bills Collective Bargaining/Arbitration Reform The playing field is wildly tipped in favor of public-sector unions and against the taxpayers. HF 549, sent to the Senate this week, begins to level that playing field for school boards and administrators in negotiating contracts with teachers unions and helping rein in costs and align them […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors considered a proposal from I+S Group to become the engineers to inspect a proposed oil pipeline that will potentially make its way through Mahaska County in 2016. In December of 2014, Dakota Access held a local meeting to discuss the project with the community, which was […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council met on Monday to a short agenda, approving the appointment of Brad Hodges to the Oskaloosa Water Board. The unexpired term Hodges is filling ends June 30, 2020. Approved by the Council was a professional services agreement with Garden and Associates, LTD. for the design of sanitary and […]
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack today welcomed students from Oskaloosa High School to our Nation’s Capital. Loebsack spoke with the students on the steps of the U.S. Capitol. “I always enjoy the opportunity to welcome students to the Capitol,” said Loebsack. “Washington is rich with history and full of educational opportunities for children and […]
