Des Moines, Iowa – Education and education reform have been topics at nearly every political roundtable, forum, and listening post on a regular basis for the past several years. Since taking office in January of 2011, Governor Branstad has been working on one of his campaign promises, which he started in March of 2011 with […]
OSKALOOSA, IA — Oskaloosa is no stranger to military music groups, from the jazz sensation The Commodores last season, all the way back to the fall of 2000 when a military band first performed for the community. This year, the George Daily Auditorium presents the official chorus of the U.S. Navy, The Sea Chanters. On […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The threat of fire was high, with counties below Mahaska County actually under a Reg Flag Warning for fire hazard. The strong winds associated with that warning helped to stir the embers buried within the piles of wood mulch stock piled at B & B Bedding south of Oskaloosa Tuesday morning. The […]
Iowa – Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are one of Iowa’s most common hazards. That is why it is important to prepare for these types of emergencies. Do you know what to do when severe weather affects your workplace? How do you know when it is time to seek shelter and where to go? Who gives […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Tom Rielly After many months of consideration and thought, I am announcing today that I will not seek re-election to a third term to the Iowa State Senate. Please believe me, my wife, Mary and I are not I am not making this decision on a whim and it was not an […]
by Charlie Comfort Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council is moving nearer to a joint regional airport with the City of Pella. At their meeting Monday evening, the city council set the March 19th City Council meeting as the date of a public hearing relating to the approval of a 28E agreement with Mahaska […]
The Oskaloosa Area Chamber and William Penn University would like to invite area residents to attend a community celebration event on March 25, 2012 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. in the Penn Activity Center (PAC). As a community, we have much to celebrate; from victories at the Lacey Recreation Complex, to victories in the […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The first of the month brought about the hearing for the Mahaska County Budget, and with it some questions about ongoing support for RUSS in this years budget. Randy Pleima approached the board and questioned the need for supporting the organization when, according to Pleima, Mahaska County is already served by his organization, […]
OSKALOOSA – Decisions Iowa legislators make in the coming years will play a vital role in shaping our children’s and grandchildren’s future, State Senate candidate and Mahaska County Supervisor Ken Rozenboom said. “For our children and grandchildren to have a brighter future, we must offer them the best education of any state in our great […]
For our students to do their best, they need a great start in school. That’s especially important in the early grades, when kids are learning to read. That’s when one-on-one time with teachers can make a big difference in a student’s life. To ensure students get the attention they need, the Senate voted to prevent […]
