Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors approved and signed a letter on Tuesday to the Iowa DOT in opposition to the City of Oskaloosa’s plan to annex land along Highway 163. That annexation would connect the City of Oskaloosa and land owned by the South Central Regional Airport Agency. The City could […]
Des Moines, Iowa – The Iowa Public Information Board met on February 15th, 2024, to discuss the four complaints filed by Mahaska County residents that the SCRAA “Executive Committee” of representatives Jim Hansen (Chair) from Oskaloosa and Kevin Gaul from Pella (Vice-Chair), and with city representatives Amal Eltahir (Oskaloosa), and Mike Nardini (Pella) who are […]
by Helena Hayes Such is the nature of bills during session, but that is just the way things work at the capitol… it is a sprint, and we often times change course. My goal as District 88 House Representative is to keep open communication lines between state politics and those back home, so please read […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 16, 2024 Most of the priority bills proposed by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and Republican legislators made it through the first major deadline for the 2024 legislative session. But the details of many of those major bills are still subject to change in coming weeks. In her Condition […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – On February 15, 2024, Jeremy Dillion Kleine, a 45-year-old resident of Oskaloosa, Iowa, was arrested on allegations of four counts of second-degree sexual abuse involving children under 12. This arrest follows an extensive investigation into claims dating back to 2010. Kleine was detained at his home and is now held at the […]
In a tragic incident on February 16, 2024, just after 6:40 am, on Highway 146 and 520th Ave, a New Sharon man lost his life. A 2003 Chevrolet Silverado, driven by 30-year-old Jamal Gant of Oskaloosa, left the roadway. The vehicle rolled into the east ditch, landing on its roof and resulting in the death […]
by Senator Adrian Dickey Good afternoon! The first funnel has passed! You’ve heard me reference the funnel several times in the past six weeks, so let me expand a little more on what it actually is. Any legislator can introduce legislation when the session starts. To survive the funnel, all legislation (excluding legislation that deals […]
Press Release/Public Service Announcement There have been several instances this week, of Mahaska County residents receiving telephone calls from persons identifying themselves as Deputy Sheriff’s of the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office. During these telephone calls, the caller claims that there has been an arrest warrant issued for the recipient of the call. The caller then […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – [February 14, 2024] – The Oskaloosa High School baseball team is proud to announce their upcoming opportunity to showcase their talent at Busch Stadium, home of the St. Louis Cardinals. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, dubbed “Swing for the Arch,” is scheduled to take place on June 8, 2024, offering an unparalleled experience for […]
OSKALOOSA, IA – In response to a question at Coffee and Conversation on Saturday, Oskaloosa Community School District Mike Fisher responded by outlining the district’s steps to ensure the security of its students and staff. Fisher shared insights into the comprehensive safety measures the district has implemented, highlighting the evolving strategies to combat potential threats. […]
