Washington, D.C., February 17, 2024 — The United States and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan marked a significant milestone today, celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations, a journey that began on February 18, 1949, when Wells Stabler was appointed as the first American Chargé d’Affaires ad interim to Jordan. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken […]
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 […]
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 15, 2024 In the final day before the first legislative deadline, House lawmakers passed a school funding proposal for the upcoming school year — as well as a measure to increase teacher salaries. The House Education Committee on Thursday passed House Study Bill 712 on Iowa’s State Supplemental […]
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 — The Oskaloosa Schools has named Sarah McGriff as the district’s new director of finance, effective February 26. McGriff brings a wealth of experience and a strong educational background to her new role. Most recently serving as an accountant for the City of Ottumwa, she also held the position of business manager/board secretary […]
