by Ariana Figueroa, Iowa Capital Dispatch November 8, 2024 WASHINGTON — A federal judge late Thursday struck down a White House policy that created a pathway to citizenship for people in the country lacking permanent status who were married to a U.S. citizen. Eastern District of Texas Judge J. Campbell Barker ruled that the Biden administration […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Amal Eltahir, City Manager of Oskaloosa, has announced her resignation effective November 20, 2024. In an email to the Oskaloosa Mayor and City Council, Eltahir cited a need to step back from her current responsibilities for personal reasons. The email, verified as authentic by multiple sources, confirms her decision to leave her […]
by Ashley Murray and Jacob Fischler, Iowa Capital Dispatch November 6, 2024 WASHINGTON — Voters delivered a decisive win for former President Donald Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris in Tuesday’s election, laying the groundwork for a second administration — a “golden age,” he calls it — in which he has vowed to conduct mass […]
Oskaloosa — Oskaloosa City Councilmember Ronda Almond voiced serious concerns at a recent Pella City Council meeting over a proposed 911 dispatch services agreement between the cities, saying she and four other council members were caught off guard by the proposal. Almond’s statements raised questions about communication and transparency within Oskaloosa’s leadership. Almond, who represents […]
OHS Student Council Celebrates Meritorious Distinction, National Gold Status, Osky Students Earn Statewide Leadership Roles OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Several students from Oskaloosa High School attended the Annual Iowa Student Leadership Conference, “Let Leadership Grow,” held at Iowa State University on October 27 and 28. Approximately 1,550 students and advisors from across Iowa gathered for the […]
Oskaloosa, IA – An Oskaloosa project has been selected as one of only 10 across the state to receive funding through the prestigious Main Street Iowa Challenge Grant. Lisa and Carl Larson, local business and property owners, will use the grant to help fund a major upgrade to the upper story of Jaarsma Bakery’s new […]
Becky Flesner Claims Big Prize in ‘Extreme Green Progressive’ Game CLIVE, Iowa — An Oskaloosa woman will soon be in the fourth row of a classic rock concert, thanks to a big lottery prize. “I bought tickets to go see REO Speedwagon Friday night,” said Becky Flesner. Flesner said that was her first big purchase […]
Oskaloosa, IA — The Oskaloosa City Council gathered on November 4 for its regular session, addressing community concerns, reviewing local development initiatives, and approving significant public works payments. Mayor Dave Krutzfeldt led the meeting, attended by council members Almond, Caligiuri, Drost, Hermsen, Ibrahim, and Ossian, with Comfort absent. Community Concerns During the community comments period, […]
Oskaloosa, IA – The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met on November 4 to address a range of issues impacting county infrastructure, city collaborations, and public health initiatives. Chaired by Mark Groenendyk, the meeting covered approvals for infrastructure projects, property transactions, and discussed updates to funding and operational agreements with the city. The meeting began […]
OSKALOOSA, IA — Unofficial results from Mahaska County’s 2024 General Election had Mahaska County Supervisor Mark Groenendyk secured another term with a total of 7,619 votes across precincts. Groenendyk’s closest competition came from write-in candidate Mike Forschler, who collectively received considerable attention in a days-long campaign, with there being a total of 933 votes. For […]
