(DES MOINES) – Iowa Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today delivered her inaugural address after taking the oath of office to serve her second term as Iowa’s lieutenant governor. A photo of Reynolds can be found here. The following is the Lt. Governor’s inaugural address, as prepared for delivery: Governor and First Lady, Senator Grassley, Senator […]
Oskaloosa Iowa – The Oskaloosa School Board met in open session on Monday evening, with the main point of discussion being the upcoming school year calendar. The driving factor behind the calendar development is based upon Iowa Governor Terry Branstad’s directive that schools start near the end of August. State law directs schools to start […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – A water transmission line from the Oskaloosa water plant north of town started to leak, and crews worked for over 8 hours to plug the leak in the 20 inch pipe. Oskaloosa Municipal Water Department General Manager Chad Coon said that the water is safe to drink and that the discoloration that […]
OSKALOOSA, IA — Ring in the New Year with two exciting performances of a classic tale this Saturday, January 17th when Missoula Children’s Theatre and 65 local students pair up to present Rapunzel! Take a fun frolic through the French countryside where Frenchy and his intense friends the Wood Elves, help Rapunzel escape the grasp […]
(DES MOINES)— Rep. Guy Vander Linden (R-Oskaloosa) is seen here signing the oath of office in the Iowa House chamber as the 86th General Assembly kicked off Monday at the Capitol. During the session, Vander Linden can be reached at guy.vander.linden@legis.iowa.gov or through the House switchboard at (515) 281-3221. The swearing in ceremony of all […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – According to the Iowa Department of Public Health, flu activity in the state is increasing. Your best defense against the virus is to get a flu vaccine. Mahaska County Public Health, a service of Mahaska Health Partnership, has Walk-In Flu Clinics on Mondays from 8 am to Noon and Thursdays from 1 […]
by Matt Saville Moore Leads Oskaloosa to Buzzer Beater Victory Over Cardinals 48-46. Sophomore Jack Moore is what you would call in the zone. Moore was on fire again Friday night as he helped lead the Indians to an exciting Little Hawkeye Conference victory over the Newton Cardinals on a last second shot, giving the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The 2015 version of the Iowa Legislative session kicks off this week. On Tuesday, Iowa Governor Terry Branstad will deliver his Condition of the State address to a joint session of the legislature. Included will be the Iowa Supreme Court and other high ranking elected officials. Iowa state senator Ken Rozenboom will […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – What is Oskaloosa’s brand? That is the question Oskaloosa Main Street members and interested area citizens continue to work on with Roger Brooks International, one of the world’s most sought after experts in place branding, marketing, tourism and economic development. A Brand Development Committee is working through the process of defining a […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – A local telecom made an announcement this week that usually draws national attention. Places that enjoy such technology include, Chicago, Kansas City, Seattle, Omaha, Minneapolis and Cedar Falls, Iowa. In Cedar Falls, that internet will cost you around $250.00 per month. In Oskaloosa, the service is slated to be just $70 per […]
