East Central Iowa News

Talsma: 'It is not the government's role to dictate your personal lives'

By Kyla Asbury | Jul 16, 2020

Jasper County supervisor Brandon Talsma posted a video on Facebook on July 4 about his feelings regarding how the nation, states and local governments were handling the COVID-19 pandemic.

Partnership to help small businesses extends deadline

By Kyla Asbury | May 21, 2020

The deadline for Jasper County businesses to apply for assistance has been extended, the Newton Daily News reported.

Community development groups merge to pool resources

By Kyla Asbury | Feb 17, 2020

The Mahaska Chamber & Development Group was recently formed by the merger of the Oskaloosa Area Chamber and Development Group and the Makasha Community Development Group, according to Oskaloosa News.