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• RAGBRAI Housing and Campgrounds
• City Removes Stop Signs
• Planning and Zoning Discuss RV Parking
• Farmers and Economy Affected by Farm Bill Changes

Lawmakers in Washington are debating changes to the nations Farm Bill. Every few years congress passes a new farm bill that sets policy for the next several years. Last year, lawmakers extended the farm bill from 2008 for another year to allow time for lawmakers to focus on extensive changes in the next farm bill. This will affect farmers here in Mahaska County. The U.S. Senate recently approved its version of the bill and the U.S. House is expected to work on its version yet this month. Some say a new farm bill could be in place by Labor Day.

The Des Moines Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa or RAGBRAI is quickly approaching. An estimated 15,000 people will stay overnight in Oskaloosa July 25. County workers along with hired contractors are out doing all they can to make the route through Mahaska County a smooth one.

Fine Arts and Cultural Events of Mahaska County, also known as "FACE," called on the community to help with an art project in the Downtown Square on Thursday night. The event is part of the Skunk River Arts Festival.

Head William Penn Men's Basketball Coach John Henry is this year's recipient of the Paul Maaske Memorial Award. It is an honor given annually by the Iowa Basketball Coaches Association to the top non-Division I coach.

Oskaloosa is five weeks away from hosting the Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa. Ragbrai officials say the world's largest bicycling tour should bring an estimated 15,000 people to town. They will hale from all 50 states and 17 foreign countries.

The Oskaloosa School Board elected Tom Richardson as the new vice president of the board, following the resignation of Laurie Fiscella, approved a wireless and installation service, and considered an appeal regarding a high school student who was kicked off the women’s tennis team for missing the individual regional tournament in order to attend her last day of high school.

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• Supervisors Discuss Hazmat Services
• Works Fix Roads Prior to RAGBRAI
• Schock Receives Pay Raise
• Osky Schools Receive Adequate Funding
• Coach John Henry Receives Award

The Mahaska County Supervisors may act to remove the possibility of using eminent domain as a means to acquire land for the Regional Airport. To do that, the three person board of supervisors would have to have a majority vote to amend the agreement already established between Oskaloosa, Pella, and Mahaska County. The two other entities would also have to vote on changing the agreement.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The first item for business of the Oskaloosa City Council, beyond the invocation, pledge of allegiance and roll call, was the adoption of the consent agenda.