April 30th, 2024 – OSKALOOSA, IA — The town of Oskaloosa, Iowa, is gearing up for a special visit from NASCAR legend Kyle Petty and an impressive lineup of celebrity riders as they pass through on the 28th Anniversary Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America. This year’s event, taking place on Monday, May 6, at […]
The End of the 90th General Assembly The 90th General Assembly has come to a close. This second session went even faster than the first and no longer will us new legislators be considered “the freshman.” Most of us are well into the thick of campaign season already or are taking a much-needed break back […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch April 29, 2024 Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed on to a letter Monday alongside 47 other state governors, as well as five territories and commonwealths, opposing the Biden administration’s move to incorporate Air National Guard service members into the Space Force. The letter from the National Governors’ Association, addressed […]
by Senator Ken Rozenboom The 2024 session of the 90th General Assembly officially ended in the early hours of the morning last Saturday. The Senate adjourned at 3:36 am and the House followed suit at 4:23 am. More income tax cuts for Iowans As Senate Majority Leader Jack Whitver said in his closing remarks, “the […]
DES MOINES – William Penn University was recently honored with the 2023 Tree Campus USA Award at the Annual Community Forestry Awards Luncheon in Ankeny. The award was presented by the Arbor Day Foundation and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources April 4th at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny. “The Tree Campus USA award […]
by Bret Foster Great day at Edmundson for the Oskaloosa Invitational! The temperatures were great but the wind was strong and made for pretty tough conditions. It seemed to really affect the back 9 scores. The senior banners were up for their final regular season tournament at Edmundson and the guys showed up to play […]
On April 22nd, the 2024 Rural Maternal Health Innovation Summit provided an opportunity to convene six rural innovative rural obstetrics innovators, physicians, nurses, and government leaders to connect about improving Healthcare for women and babies in rural areas. Clinical leaders Dr. Trish Millner, Family Practice with Obstetrics, Erica Strunk, Obstetrics & Birthing Center Director along […]
An Oskaloosa Community Schools Press Release OSKALOOSA, IOWA — Amidst the cheers and competition of a track and field event at East Marshall High School, the spotlight unexpectedly shifted to an Oskaloosa student-athlete, whose quick actions, training and composure left spectators in awe. As athletes assembled for their individual events, Cora Snakenberg, a track and […]
Mahaska County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections, Teri Rogers, is asking that eligible voters in Mahaska County who have not yet registered or changed their Mahaska County address with her office consider doing so before the early voter registration deadline of 5:00 p.m. Monday, May 20, 2024. After May 20, new registrations in Mahaska County […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met on Monday morning in the 3rd-floor conference room of the Mahaska County Courthouse. The Supervisors approved the appointments of John Jacobs, Ron Groenendyk, Susie Keller-McCain, and Elizabeth Christopher to the Pioneer Cemetery Commission. Supervisors approved the appointments of Jay Kaiser and Joe Warrick to the […]
