Committee work continued in the Iowa Senate this week as we try to meet the first funnel deadline. Each day I find a new pile of bills on my desk that have been submitted for consideration this year. One of the interesting proposed bills includes raising the speed limit to 75 mph on interstate highways. […]
Bruce Spahr’s bid for a second trial has been denied by the Iowa Court of Appeals. In their unanimous ruling, the court upheld Spahr’s 2013 conviction of 2nd degree sexual abuse. Spahr’s appeal focused primarily on testimony the defense had wished to offer, which related to previous abuse on Spahr’s accusers. The testimony the defense […]
January Figures Bring State Revenue Concerns State revenues fell in January, raising concerns that the state may not meet last December’s projection for growth during the current fiscal year. January’s General Fund revenue was $29.5 million (-5.0%) below what the state took in during January 2014. This put revenue growth for the first seven months […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – To encourage employees to take the stairs, Mahaska Health Partnership is participating in an “Art for Steps” project, sponsored by Blue Zones Project Oskaloosa and the MHP Wellness Team. According to MHP Wellness Co-facilitator Stephanie Faulkes, Oskaloosa Elementary students created beautiful artwork designed to be placed in stairwells. “Our goal is to […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – How do you help a vital component of area recreation raise funds and celebrate the spirit of community? Mahaska County Recreation Foundation and its volunteers found a way, with the 5th annual bowling tournament held at Mahaska Bowl. MCRF held its annual bowling event this past weekend. Those people who already volunteer, […]
Rose Hill, Iowa – The bell sat atop the Rose Hill School before its closure. Its days of alerting children to the start of class were over. One interested party had the bell removed from the closed school. They had it installed at the park in the center of Rose Hill, along with a plaque […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the United States is currently experiencing a large outbreak of measles, linked to an amusement park in California, that has spread across multiple states. While there have not been any reported cases of measles in Iowa since 2009, the disease is highly contagious. Mahaska […]
OSKALOOSA, IA — Pat Hazell, creator of last year’s hilarious “Wonder Bread Years,” is back in Oskaloosa for My Funny Valentine! Hazell teams up with Funniest Mom in America Karen Morgan for an evening of comedy about love, relationships, marriage, parenting, and everything in between. Bring your sweetheart, bring your friends, and bring your sense […]
Dear friends in District 80, the last two weeks at the Peoples’ House has been very hectic. Bills and subcommittees have been assigned & attended. We’ve had numerous presentations from: citizens and lobbyists, the Economic Development Authority, the DNR, the University of Northern Iowa , the Air Quality Bureau, and Iowa National Guard. Also, Patrick […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The internet and its delivery has been the subject of President Obama and Governor Branstad this past month. Obama made a stop in Cedar Falls, Iowa to showcase the community’s status as the first gigabit community in the State of Iowa. “Your network is as fast as some of the best networks […]
