by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch February 1, 2024 The chairs of the Legislature’s tax-writing committees introduced a bill Thursday to gradually eliminate Iowa’s individual income tax. The proposal goes further than the tax cut plan Gov. Kim Reynolds introduced earlier in the session. Rep. Bobby Kaufmann, R-Wilton, and Sen. Dan Dawson, R-Council Bluffs, introduced […]
by Jennifer Shutt, Iowa Capital Dispatch January 31, 2024 WASHINGTON — The U.S. House voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to approve a $78 billion tax package that would expand the child tax credit and reinstate some tax incentives for businesses. The 357-70 vote sends the bill, dubbed the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of […]
by Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch January 31, 2024 Newly proposed legislation would prevent the Iowa Department of Natural Resources from bidding on private land at auction and from acquiring the land from conservation organizations that obtained it in a “competitive manner.” It is the latest attempt by Republican lawmakers to restrict the state’s acquisitions […]
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $243.7 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The $243.7 million includes 150 grants in 37 states to modernize airport infrastructure, improve runway safety, and create jobs to build a better America. “We saw […]
[Oskaloosa, 1/29/2024] — The Mahaska County YMCA is thrilled to announce an exciting expansion in service that reflects our commitment to fostering a healthier and more accessible community. Starting February 1, the YMCA will introduce 24-hour access to its facilities, allowing members to embrace flexible fitness routines tailored to their busy lives. This progressive initiative […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa — The latest ‘Coffee and Conversation’ event, a staple of Oskaloosa’s political discourse, witnessed a debate among state legislators over the proposed restructuring of the Area Education Agencies (AEAs). The discussion unfolded against the backdrop of Iowa’s impressive fiscal health, with a budget surplus and fully funded emergency funds. The event highlighted the […]
AMES, Iowa – Although they wear many hats, perform many jobs and are referred to using many terms, it turns out the people who grow Iowa’s crops and livestock prefer to be called “farmers.” The 2023 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll was released this winter and asked those surveyed what they preferred to be […]
Ottumwa, IA: Newsweek, along with Plant-A Insights Group recently announced that Community 1st Credit Union has been recognized as one of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions for 2024, receiving a prestigious five-star rating on a five-star scale. This accolade is based on a comprehensive analysis of 9,440 financial institutions across the United States, […]
Mahaska Health, Oskaloosa’s leading healthcare organization, is thrilled to announce the arrival of Board-Certified Pediatric provider Dr. Holly Van de Voort to its esteemed team of healthcare providers. With a passion for education in pediatric care, Dr. Van de Voort brings her expertise as a medical school professor to help Mahaska Health patients and their […]
In a groundbreaking collaboration, the city of Oskaloosa, Mahaska County Conservation, and Iowa State University College of Design Lab are joining forces. This partnership aims to develop a comprehensive plan that integrates all parks within the county and opportunities with what the community desires most. “The main purpose is to give us a focus on […]
