Iowa's 2012 Legislative Session is over. But the discussion of education reform for Iowa's public schools is not. That's because lawmakers could not agree on any major reforms this year, even though it was one of Governor Branstad's top priorities. Click "Read More" for local reaction.

With the boys and girls' high school state track meet underway in Des Moines this week you would think the rubber at the old community stadium isn't burning up.

Despite his work rebuilding Rwanda and working for education reform and women's rights, President Kagame has also been accused of having a questionable human rights record. A group of about 25 people gathered on campus to protest against this year's commencement speaker.

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Geocaching is a high-tech scavenger hunt using GPS technology. Mahaska Wellness Coalition and the Mahaska County Conservation Board are teaming up Saturday, May 19th at 9:00 a.m. to introduce those interested to the activity.

The weather this week is supposed to be just right for a bike ride.  Bobzilla’s Bike Shop and the Mahaska Wellness Coalition (MWC) invite the community to join together and ride a bicycle to work for "Bike to Work Day" on Friday, May 18th.

Statewide, the housing market seems to be rebounding. More houses are selling---and at higher prices. I talked to a local realtor and a resident selling her home to find out how Oskaloosa compares to the statewide trend.

Mahaska County Supervisor Henry Van Weelden has been granted a new trial. According to a statement from Van Weelden's attorney Matt Moore, "Judge Paul Miller set aside the jury's verdicts from the first trial. This ruling puts the case almost back to square one."

The Mahaska Wellness Coalition is encouraging the community to "Burst Your Thirst" with a new Live Healthy Iowa campaign. “Burst Your Thirst” runs from June 18 – July 30. Registration opened on May 8. It is only $8 per person with 2-10 people on a team.

The Oskaloosa Farmers’ Market is open for the season. The market will continue to be held in the same locations as last year. Tuesday markets are held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the east side of the city square and Saturday markets are held from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. near the basketball courts of the MCG parking lot (South D St).

There are five supervisor candidates running for one open seat in the November 6th general election. The primary race features three Republicans, including incumbent Henry W. Van Weelden, and two Democrats. The June 5th primary will pare the field down to two candidates, one Democrat and one Republican. Those two will go on to the November election. Click here to watch the full interviews.