Des Moines, Iowa – A day of surprises and controversy hit the Iowa House when State Democrats walked out saying they felt betrayed because todays scheduled debate included 2 Second Amendment bills. The first bill would be an amendment to the Iowa Constitution that would have to be voted on and passed by two different […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Conservation Center, at the Russell Wildlife Center, hosts many events all year long. Their most recent one helped to shed some light on our county’s namesake. On Saturday afternoon, Mahaska County Naturalist Laura DeCook took visitors on a walk back in time, to when the Ioway Indians and their […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Iowa Barnstormers are wrapping up their Spring Training Camp at William Penn University and as they prepare to start their season of Arena League Football, the city of Oskaloosa prepares to say good-bye. A large crowd gathered for the welcoming event held at the Penn Central Mall on Sunday, February 19, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – After 111 years in business in Oskaloosa, Hawkeye Lumber Company is closing according to Hawkeye President John W. Porter. Porter’s advanced age and the loss of his son, Charles, to cancer have contributed to the decision to close. Carl Drost, President of Drost Equipment Inc. has purchased the real estate belonging to […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Learning to be a part of the global community is the ambition of one group of William Penn students. A dinner and silent auction are one of the final fundraisers the group is doing in order to be part of Model U.N. For those unfamiliar with Model U.N., it’s a mock United […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – A run for any office takes many hours of commitment and hard work. John Archer (R- Bettendorf), candidate for the Iowa Second District took the time to visit Oskaloosa and our Eggs and Issues political forum, held every other weekend at Smokey Row. Archer, has worked for John Deere for the past […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Traditionally, the halfway point of the legislative session is called ‘Funnel Week’, which is a self-imposed deadline of sorts that helps to limit the number of bills open for debate. Tax bills, some amendments, along with budget related bills might be exceptions, but anything else that has not cleared committees in either […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Politics runs in the family, along with a desire to serve his community. Joe Judge is looking to become the next representative for Iowa House District 80. Judge is no stranger to public service, his mother was Lt. Governor under Governor Chet Culver. “Public service has been something in my family even […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The 3rd floor of the Oskaloosa Public Library played host to US Senator Chuck Grassley. He listened for an hour to questions and comments from community members on a wide range of topics from health care, to trucking, and the light bulb. The informal meetings that Grassley holds every year in every […]
OSKALOOSA- The Recreation Promotions and Fund Raising committee for Mahaska Community Recreation Foundation (MCRF) hosted their 2nd annual bowling tournament last Friday night which raised near $3,500 for the Lacey Recreation Complex. The committee has recommended using the funds to install softball and baseball batting cages as a safe way for coaches and pitchers to […]
