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LAST MINUTE CONCERNS OF PEOPLE WHO GO TO THE POLLS ON ELECTION DAY

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What do I do if I have moved since the last time I voted? If you still live in the county where you were last registered to vote, go to the polling site for your new address. Take a current picture identification with you. You will be asked to complete a voter registration form with […]

Grassley Reacts to President Obama’s Speech before a Joint Session of Congress

Senator Chuck Grassley tonight released the following statement after the President’s speech before a Joint Session of Congress. “What the President’s saying is more of the same, especially with what was in the stimulus bill. That massive government spending bill passed two years ago, right after the President took office, and was touted by the […]

LAST MINUITE CONCERNS FOR ABSENTEE VOTERS

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My absentee ballot has finally arrived in the mail. But I’m afraid my ballot won’t be received in the election office in time to be counted! Mail your ballot. it will be counted as long as it arrives in the election office by 8P.M. Tuesday, September 12th. or Personally deliver your absentee ballot to the […]

Vander Linden Earns Recognition for Job Growth Voting Record

(DES MOINES) – Rep. Guy Vander Linden (R-Oskaloosa) was recently recognized by the Iowa Association of Business and Industry as having a 100 percent voting record and supporting policies that promote job growth. According to the Association of Business and Industry, legislators are rated on their votes on bills and amendments that impact Iowa’s business […]

Rozenboom Considers Run For Iowa Senate

Oskaloosa, Iowa – Mahaska County Supervisor Ken Rozenboom is considering a run for the Iowa Senate. Rozenboom says that he isn’t sure when he will make a formal announcement about his intentions to run for the Iowa Senate. Currently work is going on behind the scenes to make that happen. Rozenboom has spoken with his […]

Election Day Registration

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As of January 1, 2008, Iowa law allows you to register to vote on Election Day at the polling place for the precinct you currently live in. After showing proper identification you may register and vote at the precinct the same day. If you register to vote on Election Day, you will be required to […]

School Board Forum Brings Tough Questions From Panel And Residents

Oskaloosa, Iowa – It what could best be described as a light turnout to Smokey Row last night, residents came out to hear from the Oskaloosa School Board candidates. Oskaloosa Mayor Dave Krutzfeldt brought the meeting forward and made the proper introductions, and then the group settled down for a group of 3 questions that […]

“A Tribute to Dan Milam, Chairman of the Mahaska County Republicans”

By: Mark Doland Those of you who knew Dan Milam were blessed by a man of faith and conviction. I was blessed to have known such a man this side of eternity. Dan was a great friend to me and a fellow comrade in the fight for the freedoms that we are losing as a […]

Fighting for American Workers on Labor Day

By Rep. Leonard Boswell This Labor Day it is important to reflect on the men and women who make America run – our workers. Too often, our nation’s economic success is linked to multi-national corporations and high-powered CEOs, instead of recognizing the real driving force is our middle class workers who clock in and out […]

Absentee Ballots Available For Upcoming School Elections

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Oskaloosa, Iowa – Absentee ballots for the September 13, 2011 School Election are available in the Mahaska County Auditor’s Office or by mail. Absentee ballots may be cast in the Auditor’s Office, 1st Floor of the Court House, during office hours, from 8:00 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, through Monday, September 12th. Voters […]

           

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