The Oskaloosa Fire Department was in Centerville today, February 7, 2015, to help provide emergency services to that community while they laid Centerville Assistant Fire Chief Michael Cooper to rest. Cooper died in the line of duty, as a result of efforts at the Cowan Enterprises structure fire. Left to right: Tim Nance, Zac Neff, […]
Military Homeownership Assistance Program Helps 423 Veterans in FY 2014 The Military Homeownership Assistance Program is now in its tenth year and is still going strong. The program provides down payment assistance to military service members and veterans purchasing homes in Iowa. The goal of the program has been to help these heroes make their […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – It appeared on Monday’s agenda for the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors as a resolution, but the discussion, since being tabled, has grown during the week. “Consider Resolution Approving Transfer of County Farm”, was placed on the agenda by Mahaska County Supervisor Mike Vander Molen as he said, “That’s how the political […]
It appears that the effort to address infrastructure funding will advance in the legislature next week. It seems appropriate to discuss the matter in this newsletter. In 2011, a task force was created to study the road and bridge infrastructure in Iowa. The result was a conclusion that Iowa’s roads and bridges were deteriorating, and […]
MAHASKA COUNTY –With 900 communities in the state, what makes Oskaloosa special? Why should someone move to Oskaloosa? Play in Oskaloosa? Start or relocate a business in Oskaloosa? These important questions will be discussed on Friday, Feb. 27 by Roger Brooks, one of the world’s most sought after experts in place branding, marketing, tourism and […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- The Oskaloosa City Council is moving forward with the second readings of two blue zones items. At their meeting on Monday, the council unanimously approved the second reading of an ordinance pertaining to sidewalks, adding Famers’ and Public Markets to City Code. The council also unanimously approved the second reading of an ordinance […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- A bid has been awarded for the Mahaska County Courthouse roof project. At their meeting on Monday, the Mahaska County Supervisors voted unanimously to approve a bid from Renaissance Roofing in the amount of $67,805. The final amount included two alternatives for hurricane clips and snow guards on the roof. Supervisor Mike Vander Molen […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Some people come into your life and make a lasting impression. That’s what MHP Volunteer Cynde Pierson did, and the health system is a better place because of her. Pierson, who volunteered at MHP four days a week for five years, passed away Dec. 18 after a brief illness. Since MHP opened […]
It was a very busy week at the Capitol, with a lot of local visitors among the more than 1500 people who came through the public entrances on Tuesday alone. I was able to spend some time with the Oskaloosa and North Mahaska FFA chapters, along with the fourth grade class of the Oskaloosa Christian […]
Coupling Bill Passes House Ways and Means House Study Bill 67 passed the House Ways and Means Committee this week by a vote of 25-0. The bill updates Iowa law to conform with certain tax provisions Congress finally enacted in December for tax year 2014. The bill updates the provisions in the Iowa Code for […]
