Oskaloosa, Iowa – Steven Moorman often plays his guitar in downtown Oskaloosa. The words to his songs tell the story of his 41 years of life. “I feel like people look at me like I’m a bad person,” Says Steven. “I don’t know what else to do.” Steven says he started school in Putnam […]
OSKALOOSA –Hope is on display in a multi-faceted April effort to support survivors of traumatic crimes. Crisis Intervention Services launches its second annual “Raising Hope” online art auction on April 19, culminating with a gala on April 26. The events will raise money for survivors and raise awareness of sexual assault, domestic violence, and other […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch April 10, 2023 Minors would have to get parental permission to create accounts on TikTok, Instagram and other social media platforms under an amended bill that passed the House Ways and Means Committee Monday. The original version of House File 712 would have barred people under age 18 from […]
The Oskaloosa Prom Court announced on Friday. Promenade is on April 15th in the large gym at OHS beginning at 5:30 pm. Prom itself will be hosted at Debbie’s Celebration Barn with the theme “Fly Me To The Moon.” Back row, left to right, is Waylon Bolibaugh, Ryan Jennings, Payton Snyder, Myles Strait, and Leandro […]
by Laura Ross OHS Storybook Players wrapped up our 40th year this week. Storybook Players presented improv workshops for the Young Writers’ Conference at Moulton-Udell on Wednesday. Next, we headed to Davis County on Thursday to help 4th graders with Reader’s Theater performances in the morning before performing for the entire school in the afternoon. […]
by Senator Ken Rozenboom Following the second major legislative deadline for bills last week, during week thirteen we worked with the House on compromises and where we can find agreement on legislation. This week Governor Reynolds signed SF 514, the state government alignment and reorganization bill. This bill was the first major reorganization of Iowa […]
by Helena Hayes Residents across the state are receiving updated assessments and property tax rates in their mailboxes this week. Many are higher than ever before, leaving Iowans worried. I hope to address some questions and provide some information about how the state budget and current legislation affects how much you pay. How are property […]
by Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch April 6, 2023 AMES, Iowa — Two newly announced federal grants will benefit the research and implementation of farming practices that create healthier soil, less waterway pollution and a potential new source of revenue for Iowa farmers. “It’s tough to ask farmers to do this, because oftentimes it requires […]
UPDATE: Oskaloosa shooting suspect Gavin Jones has been taken into custody in Missouri. April 5, 2023 Oskaloosa, Iowa – On April 4, 2023, at 10:16 p.m., officers with the Oskaloosa Police Department were dispatched to 709 D Avenue West on the report of a shooting. Responding officers found an adult male with a gunshot wound. […]
by Jacob Fischler, Iowa Capital Dispatch April 4, 2023 Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty Tuesday to 34 New York state felony offenses related to what prosecutors say were hush money payments to an adult film star. In a brief but historic appearance in a Manhattan trial court, Trump, the first former president to […]
