Oskaloosa, Iowa – A public hearing was held at Monday mornings Mahaska County Supervisor meeting for the updated design/bid documents to rebid the project of the clay tile roof repairs and improvements on the Mahaska County Courthouse. No members of the public were on hand to make comment, nor were any comments received in writing […]
US Congressman Frank Lucas to be on hand The KIIC Farm Show, combined with the 44th Annual Cornbelt Cow Calf Conference, is just a few weeks away and organizers are making their final plans. The show is slated for Friday January 30th and 31st. Joe Milledge, Owner of KIIC says they already have over 115 […]
The 2015 session of the 86th General Assembly began this week Monday as re-elected and newly elected Representatives and Senators took the oath of office, pledging to uphold the Constitutions of the United States and of the State of Iowa. As always, there is a fascinating blend of men and women from all walks of […]
Open house planned to say thanks, goodbye and hello Oskaloosa, IA – After nearly five years, Dawn Collins is stepping down from her position as Mahaska County YMCA Executive Director. She joined the Y in April 2010; her last day will be January 30. An interim director, David Phelps, has been hired by the Y […]
The 4th Annual Osky Winter Open will be held February 13-14 at Penn Central Mall. This year’s planning committee is inviting the community to escape the cold and come play a little mini-putt golf while benefitting the Mahaska County YMCA. This creative two-day event is geared for the whole community. The Y and its business […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council will take up the Complete Streets debate again at Tuesday evening’s city council meeting. The meeting was moved to Tuesday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Complete Streets programs are developed with all users of the street area in mind. Complete Streets refers to the practice […]
Washington D.C. – In a press release on the day Congressman Dave Loebsack was sworn in for his 5th term in office, he pledged “to continue the fight to grow the economy, expand the middle class and make education available to everyone.” Congressman Loebsack began serving in congress in 2007, and serves as Iowa’s Second […]
December Revenue Report Shows Growth Iowa’s tax receipts experienced a major rebound in revenue growth during December, according to the Legislative Services Agency. State revenue in December was $109.8 million higher than the amount taken in during December 2013. This increase raised the revenue growth through the first six months of Fiscal Year 2015 to […]
Branstad calls for forward-thinking action to continue moving Iowa forward Madam Lieutenant Governor, Madam President, Mr. Speaker, leaders, justices, judges, legislators, elected officials, distinguished guests, family, friends and fellow Iowans, good morning. It is my honor to stand before you today in this great chamber – in front of a joint session of the Iowa […]
(DES MOINES) – Iowa Gov. Terry E. Branstad today delivered his inaugural address after taking the oath of office to serve his sixth non-consecutive term as Iowa’s governor. This is the governor’s seventh inauguration – one as lt. governor and six as governor. U.S. Charles Grassley, our new U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, Governor Chris Christie, […]
