OSKALOOSA, IA — The Oskaloosa City Council is approaching an idea to install speed cameras, particularly around school zones. In a recent statement, the Mayor of Oskaloosa emphasized that the city is primarily focused on collecting data to understand local traffic patterns. “We were approached by a company selling traffic cameras,” the Mayor explained, “They […]
High school seniors living in Mahaska County and attending any high school are eligible to apply now for a Chamber Scholarship sponsored by the Mahaska Chamber & Development Group. Information is available from one’s school counselor or the web at https://www.mahaskachamber.org/resources/scholarships/ where you will find a link to the fillable form. Scholarships are sponsored by […]
by Jennifer Shutt, Iowa Capital Dispatch January 21, 2024 WASHINGTON — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis withdrew from the Republican race for the presidential nomination on Sunday, less than two days before Tuesday’s New Hampshire primary. DeSantis, who came in second in the first-in-the-nation Iowa Caucuses on Jan. 15, released a nearly five-minute video on social […]
The Session Begins The 2024 legislative session kicked into high gear on Monday, January 8 with the normal first week formalities. On Monday Senate Majority Leader Jack Whitver and Senate President Amy Sinclair, along with Minority Leader Pam Jochum, outlined the legislative priorities of their respective parties. Of course, the highlight of the week was […]
In week 2 of session, the most talked about issue has been the Area Education Agency (AEA) reform proposal from Governor Reynolds. First off, I don’t support the bill as it is currently drafted and I would expect some significant changes to it. I certainly understand a need for AEAs, however, I do support the […]
DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased slightly to 3.2 percent in December amid hiring gains in both construction and manufacturing. The state’s jobless rate was 3.3 percent last month and 3.0 percent one year ago. The U.S. unemployment rate remained at 3.7 percent. Iowa’s labor force participation rate dropped to 67.7 […]
High School senior selected as featured artist for Iowa City public art project OSKALOOSA, IOWA — Oskaloosa High School Senior Chasity Richardson will be contributing her artistic talent to Think Iowa City’s (Iowa City/Coralville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau) Herky on Parade 2024. Herky on Parade is a public art project in the Iowa City/Coralville […]
Today, Governor Kim Reynolds released the following open letter to the state of Iowa: If there’s an issue Iowans are most passionate about, it’s undoubtedly about our kids. As a grandmother of 11, ranging in age from pre-school to high school, I understand. There’s nothing more important than our children. It’s why so many of […]
OSKALOOSA, IOWA — Oskaloosa Schools is appointing Brett Doud as the new Director of Human Performance. Doud holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Central College and a master’s degree in education from Morningside College. With 16 years of service in the Oskaloosa Schools, Doud is an integral part of the educational community, focusing […]
by Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch January 16, 2024 Legislation that might prevent the immediate release of most jail booking photos in Iowa received preliminary approval by a House subcommittee on Tuesday. House Study Bill 531 would allow county jails to withhold the photos they possess of people who are arrested until those people are […]
