Band Members From William Penn University Chosen For Honor Band

Posted on November 13, 2017 by KBOE Administrator

Four collegiate band members have been selected to participate in the 24th Annual Iowa Collegiate Honor Band. This year’s guest conductor for the Iowa Collegiate Honor Band is Dr. Jack Stamp.

Students selected from local William Penn University include:

Mallari Winegar of Rose Hill, IA – Clarinet; senior music education major.
Joseph Criscuolo of Pella, IA – Alto Saxophone; senior music education major.
Adam Genskow of Oskaloosa, IA – Tenor Saxophone; senior music education major.
Steve Residor of St. Louis, MO – Trombone; senior music education major.

The event is open to the public and free to attend. The honor band will rehearse Nov. 17– 18, with their performance at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18. The rehearsals and performance will be held at Josephine Tope Community Auditorium attached to Nevada High School, located at 1001 15th St. Nevada, IA 50201.

About Dr. Jack Stamp

Dr. Jack Stamp is currently an adjunct professor of music at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, where he teaches conducting and composition. Prior to his current appointment, Dr. Stamp served as Director of Band Studies at Indiana University of Pennsylvania for 25 years and served as chairperson of the music department for six years. While at IUP, he was awarded Distinguished University Professor.

Dr. Stamp holds a DMA degree in Wind Conducting from Michigan State University where he studied with Eugene Corporon. An internationally recognized composer of wind band music, Dr. Stamp studied composition with Robert Washburn, Fisher Tull, Joan Tower, David Diamond, and Richard Danielpour.

He was the founder/conductor of the Keystone Wind Ensemble, a wind band dedicated to the recording of forgotten band literature. The ensemble boasts over 20 commercial compact disc releases. He is a contributing author to the “Teaching Music Through Performance in Band” series and resides in Hudson, WI with his wife, LeAnn.

Mural Project in Des Moines Aims to Inspire Community Through Visual Art

Posted on November 13, 2017 by KBOE Administrator

Led by Current Initiatives, a 22’x12’-foot long eye-catching mural has been created on Saturday, November 4. The project came to life at Wash-N-Dry Inc., located at 901 E University Avenue. It was completed in conjunction with Current’s Laundry Project at that location, which assists lower-income residents and families by providing the necessary items to wash and dry clothes and linens. This is the first Laundry Project held in the area.

The #CLEANcampaign started in 2016 and is a partnership between Current and Tampa-based creative studio, Pep Rally, Inc., which has developed several mural designs. The vibrant hues accompany the word “CLEAN”, which will stand out as a message of hope and positivity to residents. This is the seventeenth mural design for the project. The murals can be found at various laundromat locations across Tampa Bay, as well as one in New Orleans, Fort Myers, Chicago, Akron and Las Vegas.

Current plans to create additional murals at partnering laundromat locations across the nation. Poster prints of the mural can be purchased online at bit.ly/LP-CLEAN in support of future Laundry Projects.

Community Housing Initiatives, LaundryCares Foundation and Dexter Laundry are sponsoring the weekend project.

Founded in 2008, the Laundry Project has assisted low-income families in more than 25 cities across the country by providing the laundry detergent, fabric softener and quarters needed to wash and dry clothes and linens. To date, the organization has washed more than 103,640 loads of laundry for approximately 11,276 families in nearly 450 laundry service projects nationwide.

About Current Initiatives

Current Initiatives is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization incorporated in Florida that started with young adults committed to educating others on current social initiatives and mobilizing them to bring about change. Current establishes community groups for awareness and education and organizes local initiatives such as the Laundry Project, Hope For Homes Project and Affordable Christmas. To learn more about Current Initiatives, visit www.EngagetheCurrent.org, or view photos of past Laundry Projects at www.LaundrybyCurrent.org.

For more information, contact Jason Sowell, Executive Director and President of Current Initiatives at 727.537.9082 or by email at Jason@EngageTheCurrent.org.

Interested media, please contact Kendra Cummings at Vistra Communications by phone, 813.961.4700 ext. 206, or by email at Kendra@ConsultVistra.com.

MidAmerican Energy Offers Robust Programs To Keep Money In Customers’ Hands

Posted on November 13, 2017 by KBOE Administrator

MidAmerican Energy Company has filed an application with the Iowa Utilities Board for approval of its proposed 2019-2023 Energy Efficiency Plan, designed to immediately reduce customer bills while continuing to create energy efficiency savings.

MidAmerican Energy is proposing a plan that will save the average residential customer $67 annually – enough to install LED lightbulbs or a programmable thermostat. Commercial customers could realize an average savings of $152 per year and an average industrial customer could see savings of $6,500 per year.

In 2016, 47{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b} of the energy MidAmerican Energy delivered to its Iowa customers came from renewable resources, all while striving to reach its 100{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b} Renewable Energy Vision. In 2021, renewable energy is expected to equal 95{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b} of its Iowa customers’ annual energy usage. The increase of renewable energy sources in MidAmerican Energy’s generation portfolio warrants a revised program that will allow the company to continue to offer some of the lowest rates in the country while putting more money back into customers’ pockets.

“Since the 1990s, MidAmerican Energy and its customers have come a long way in achieving the ultimate goal of energy efficiency requirements – to provide energy in an environmentally friendly and carbon-free manner,” said Bill Fehrman, president and CEO of MidAmerican Energy. “Currently, all customers help fund an energy efficiency pot of money that other customers can use. We believe it is time to return the spending decisions to our customers, empowering them to use their dollars in the way that works best for their family, instead of paying for other customers’ energy efficiency.”

Under the proposed plan, a comprehensive set of 17 programs will be offered that are designed to help customers manage energy use, reduce costs, protect the environment and increase business competitiveness.

“We are excited to provide this long-term strategy that offers energy efficiency opportunities along with customer savings,” stated Fehrman. “This is the right thing to do for our customers.”

About MidAmerican Energy Company
MidAmerican Energy Company is an energy provider serving 760,000 electric customers and 742,000 natural gas customers in Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska and South Dakota. It is headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. Information about MidAmerican Energy is available on the company’s website, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube pages, which can be accessed via www.MidAmericanEnergy.com.

Oskaloosa Native Has Spot On Iowa Corn Collegiate Advisory Team

Posted on November 9, 2017 by KBOE Administrator

Iowa Corn proudly announces today the 18 Iowa college students who will make up the eighth Iowa Corn Collegiate Advisory Team (CAT). Comprised of Iowa students pursuing degrees in agriculture, CAT will assist the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and the Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB) in developing targeted programs to enhance the organizations’ relationships with individuals pursuing careers in agriculture production and allied industries. CAT achieves this by fostering the knowledge and skills of these future leaders and providing them the tools to advocate for Iowa Corn and other commodity organizations’ role in the success of Iowa agriculture.

“The future of Iowa Corn depends on the organization’s ability to offer relevant programming, advocacy and services to new stakeholders entering Iowa’s agricultural sector,” said Iowa Corn Promotion Board Director Larry Buss, a farmer from Logan who chairs the committee overseeing the team. “We are excited to work with these 18 bright students, who are pursuing a broad facet of careers in agriculture, on ways we can cultivate and promote our organization and the corn industry.”

The team includes agriculture students from several colleges, community colleges and universities from across Iowa. 2017/2018 participants include:

Name – Hometown – College Attending
Ashlynn Lingle- Aspinwall – Des Moines Area Community College
Conner Hemesath – Ossian – Northeast Iowa Community College
Dana Simon – Riverside – Kirkwood Community College
Drew Carlson – Tracy – Graceland University
Hans Riensche – Jessup – Iowa State University
Irad Moreno – Iowa Falls – Ellsworth Community College
Jamin Manus – Klemme – Hawkeye Community College
Lucas DeBruin – Oskaloosa – Dordt College
Luke Lay – La Belle, MO – Muscatine Community College
Maddie Hoch – Algona – Iowa State University
Mason Claude – Wester City – Iowa Central Community College
Meranda Thimmes – Mechanicsville – Iowa State University
Mitchell Post – Sioux Center – Northwestern College
Nicole Langbein – Sac City – Morningside College
Savannah Keitzer – Mediapolis – Iowa State University
Tessa Meyer – Sumner – Iowa State University
Victoria Butt – Iowa Falls – Iowa State University
Tori Ward – Memphis, MO – Indian Hills Community College

The Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB), works to develop and defend markets, fund research, and provide education about corn and corn products. The Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) is an 8,000-member strong grassroots-driven organization, headquartered in Johnston, Iowa, serving members across the state, and lobbying on agricultural issues on behalf of its farmer members to create opportunities for long-term Iowa corn grower profitability.

For more information, visit iowacorn.org.

Weapon Involved Robbery Reported at Same Vacant House

Posted on November 9, 2017November 9, 2017 by KBOE Administrator

Within the last month, two separate robbery incidents have taken place at a 449 N. Market Street, in Ottumwa. Each incident is outlined below:

On October 14, 2017, a male victim, who is identified as 46-year-old Kenneth Paul Dyer of Ottumwa, reported that he was robbed at gunpoint behind the specified residence by two males. Dyer sustained injuries to his head and face and received medical treatment for his injuries.

On October 31st, 2017, a Dominoes Pizza Delivery Driver, was robbed after an order was placed to be delivered at the specified residence. The delivery driver was identified as 24-year-old Tyler Scott Eidson of Ottumwa. When Eidson arrived at the residence to deliver the pizza, a male armed with a handgun approached Eidson and stole various items from his person. Eidson complied with the demands of the assailant and was not harmed.

Anyone with information concerning either of these incidents is encouraged to contact the Ottumwa Police Department investigations unit at 641-683-0631.

MINE And Newton Law Enforcement Make Drug Distribution Bust, Arresting Six

Posted on November 8, 2017 by KBOE Administrator

The Mid-Iowa Narcotics Enforcement (MINE) Task Force – East division conducted a search warrant at a residence in Newton on Tuesday, November 7, at approximately 9:30 in the morning.

The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, Newton Police Department, and Newton Fire Department provided assistance with the execution of the warrant. Numerous drugs and related items were located inside the residence including heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine, prescription pills, and drug paraphernalia.

The following individuals were present at the residence during the execution of the search warrant and were arrested and transported to the Jasper County Jail: Tyler Michael Gilbert, Crystal Lynn Mendenhall, Jeffrey Alan Waddell, William Lee Filson, and Mary Jo Sliger. Tyler Gilbert also had multiple arrest warrants. This warrant was executed in an expeditious manner due to the numerous heroin overdoses that have occurred in the community of Newton within the last week.

Through an investigation, MINE Task Force Detectives were able to gather evidence, which indicates that Gilbert and Mendenhall were distributing heroin and other controlled substances in the community of Newton.

Additional charges are pending.

Here is a list of the six individuals arrested by the Jasper County Sheriff’s Department:

Tyler Michael Gilbert, 24-years-old, of Newton is charged with the following: Possession of heroin with intent to deliver, C Felony; Possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver, B Felony; Possession of cocaine with intent to deliver, C Felony; Possession of prescription pills with intent to deliver, C Felony; Possession of prescription pills with intent to deliver, Aggravated Misdemeanor; and Violation of drug tax stamp – methamphetamine, two counts with prescription pills, D Felony.

Crystal Lynn Mendenhall, 31, of Newton, is charged with the following: Possession of heroin with intent to deliver, C Felony; Possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver, B Felony; Possession of cocaine with intent to deliver, C Felony; Possession of prescription pills with intent to deliver, C Felony; Possession of prescription pills with intent to deliver, Aggravated Misdemeanor; and Violation of drug tax stamp – methamphetamine, two counts with prescription pills, D Felony.

Jeffrey Alan Waddell, 41, of Newton, is charged with the following: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, simple misdemeanor.

William Lee Filson, 45, of Newton, is charged with the following: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, simple misdemeanor, and Possession of methamphetamine, serious misdemeanor.

Julie Ann Waddell, 61, of Colfax, IA, was charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, simple misdemeanor.

Mary Jo Sliger, 49, of Newton, was charged with the following; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, simple misdemeanor, and Possession of methamphetamine, serious misdemeanor.

***Criminal charges are merely an allegation and all subjects are considered innocent until proven

guilty.

Pella Collegiate Neighborhood Historic District Receives Nomination

Posted on November 8, 2017 by KBOE Administrator

The National Park Service announces that the Collegiate Neighborhood Historic District is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, as nominated on June 9, 2017.

The Collegiate Neighborhood Historic District spans from Main Street to W. 1st Street; Independence Street to Union Street; and the West side of W. 1st Street to Liberty Street. This section spans approximately six blocks near the heart of Pella.

Pella is the only city listed for not only Marion County, but also throughout the state of Iowa. The Collegiate Neighborhood Historic District made the list of 22 other districts throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.

As printed in a Historic Pella Trust’s newsletter:

“The neighborhood, part of Pella’s original plat laid out in 1848 for Dominie Henry P. Scholte, contains about 70
single-family dwellings, garages, and brick streets—most dating from the mid-19th to the mid-20th centuries and
contributing as National Register resources. The Collegiate Neighborhood Historic District possesses a locally significant collection of architectural designs with Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, and Craftsman styles predominating. The incidence of buildings of such fashionable quality is noticeably higher than in many surrounding neighborhoods of comparable age, where folk vernacular dwellings are more in evidence. The level of integrity within the

“Collegiate Neighborhood Historic District is high and with few intrusions. Properties have been well maintained, and residents obviously take pride in them. Historian Will Page did extensive historic research on each home in the neighborhood. The process to become a designated historic neighborhood requires an exhaustive write up on each home in the area and its historical significance, which in this case is based upon the architectural significance of the homes. The write-up is then submitted to the State Historic Preservation office for review.

These reviews are conducted twice a year. After making recommended changes by review board, the write-up is
resubmitted and eventually presented orally. The review is now in its final stages of approval. With its approval, homeowners have a unique and substantial financial incentive to maintain the historic quality of their homes. If a homeowner conducts renovations that follow the Department of Interior Standards, they can recoup up to 45{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b} of the costs of renovation. The financial aid acts as an incentive to encourage quality restorations.”

Check out the full list with the National Register of Historic Places Program.

UNOFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS FOR MAHASKA COUNTY

Posted on November 8, 2017 by KBOE Administrator

Barnes City
Councilmember (4 yr.) Total/Percentages
Gene Davis – 19/20.43{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Jeffrey Innis – 31/33.33{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Write-in 43/46.24{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Total – 93

Three total elected.

Beacon
Mayor (2 yr.) Total/Percentages
Write-in – 19/100{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Total – 19

Councilmember (2 yr.) Total/Percentages
Ron Kauffman – 25/19.69{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Darrell Rust – 15/11.81{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Cecil Smith – 22/17.32{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Dwight Teeter – 24/18.90{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Richard Thomas – 22/17.32{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Write-in – 19/14.96{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Total – 127

Five total elected.

Fremont
Councilmember (4 yr.) Total/Percentages
Yvonne Evans – 33/25.19{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
J.J. Howrey – 36/27.48{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Kenneth Long – 36/27.48{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Brenda Swearingen – 22/16.79{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Write-in – 4/3.05{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Total – 131

Three total elected.

Keomah Village
Mayor (2 yr.) Total/Percentages
Clark Johnson – 23/100{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Total 23

Councilmember (4 yr.) Total/Percentages
Larry Boyer – 23/33.33{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Craig Coen – 24/34.78{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Kay Swafford – 22/31.88{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Total – 69

Three total elected.

Leighton
Mayor (2 yr.) Total/Percentages
Keith Beintema – 17/85.00{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Write-in – 3/15.00{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Total – 20

Councilmember (2 yr.) Total/Percentages
Charles Bogaard – 18/18.37{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Daniel Gleason – 18/18.37{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Steve Nieuwsma – 18 /18.37{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Kim Sytsma – 18/18.37{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Henry Van Roekel – 19/19.39{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Write-in – 7/7.14{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Total – 98

Five total elected.

New Sharon
Councilmember (4 yr.) Total/Percentages
Thomas German 122 27.17{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Keri Lamberson 133 29.62{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Jeffrey Long 111 24.72{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Kenneth Ward 78 17.37{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Write-in 5 1.11{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Total 449

Three total elected.

Public Measure A (Rural Water) Total/Percentages
Yes – 142/85.54{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
No – 24/14.46{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Total 166

Public Measure B (Library) Total/Percentages
Yes – 92/55.76{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
No – 73/44.24{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Total 165

Oskaloosa
Mayor (2 yr.) Total/Percentages
David Krutzfeldt – 576/56.3{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Jeff Lorentzen – 445/43.5{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Write-in – 2/0.2{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Total 1023

1st Ward Councilmember (4 yr.) Total/Percentages
Diane Ottosson – 141/100{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Total – 141

One total elected.

3rd Ward Councilmember (4 yr.) Total/Percentages
Doug Yates – 238/97.54{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Write-in – 6/2.46{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Total – 244

One total elected.

At-Large Councilmember (4 yr.) Total/Percentages
Charlie Comfort – 422/21.72{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Scottie Moore – 659/33.92{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Wyatt Russell – 294/15.13{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Tom Walling – 561/28.87{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Write-in – 6/0.36{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Total – 1942

Two total elected.

Rose Hill
Mayor (2 yr.) Total/Percentages
Kyle Morgan – 27/87.10{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Write-in – 4/12.90{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Total – 31

Councilmember (2 yr.) Total/Percentages
Jake Dannels – 30/22.56{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Carli Hahn – 2/1.50{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Terry Lowe – 24/18.05{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Janet Martin – 21/15.79{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Channa McMillian – 15/11.28{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Aaron Molyneux – 25/18.80{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Write-in – 16/12.03{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Total – 133

Five total elected.

University Park
Mayor (2 yr.) Total/Percentages
George Toubekis-73/100{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Total 73

Councilmember (4 yr.) Total/Percentages
David Brown – 59/30.41{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Sarah Kargol – 50/25.77{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Stephen Kelly – 48/24.74{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Colleen Platt – 37/19.07{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Total 194

Three total elected.

Councilmember Unexpired Term Total/Percentages
Harry Graham – 71/100.00{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}
Total – 71

One total elected.

At-Large Incumbents Reign Victorious In City Elections

Posted on November 8, 2017 by KBOE Administrator

Aside from the Mayoral race with the city elections, there was also the vote in for first and third ward, as well as the at-large candidates.

Neither Diane Ottosson, the elected candidate for first ward, nor Doug Yates, elected incumbent for third ward, were present at the courthouse last night.

The At-Large candidate race was a four way battle with two incumbents squaring off against two fresh faces in the world of city council.

Scottie Moore and Tom Walling were both seeking re-election with the city council. While young Charlie Comfort and Wyatt Russell wanted come in as a fresh face for Oskaloosa.

“But the neat thing about this year, compared to four years ago is it’s not a one topic year. And we were able to talk about a lot of different topics in depth and get that message out and get those waves made. Charlie and I kind of brought a different perspective.”

Russell choose to have a hands off campaign and really focus on friends and family. “We’re family, we’re neighbors. It was more so responding to Facebook and responding to text messages from my friends. I had a lot of people pulling for me they were talking to their friends and family and that’s what I really wanted to get back down to was the roots of the community.”

Comfort, on the other hand, did some campaigning and was active on facebook as well as posting signage throughout the city. In 2011, Comfort ran for school board and was elected, he spoke about the differences between that campaign and the run for city council.

“Not a whole lot different I mean more people voted obviously, for the city election than the school board election. I’m a little disappointed i got less votes for city council than I did for school board.”

As for the future, Comfort did not declare he would run again for city council. “I’m not going to commit myself to another campaign tonight.. I know my girlfriend is ready to have me back it’s been a long six weeks,” said Comfort. “Never say never, it’s always possible in the future.”

Russell felt the voter turnout was decent this year, “It was lower but I expected it to be lower because it wasn’t a controversial year. We didn’t have the big topics like we did four years ago. But it also made for a more fun campaign.”

Looking at statistics, 1,942 ballots were tallied for the At-Large candidates. Moore received 659 votes followed by Walling’s total of 561 votes. Rounding out the four candidates, Comfort tallied 422 ballots with his name and Russell claimed 294. *

Russell continued to speak of the incumbent candidates and how he had personal ties to them, reverting back to the idea of being family in this community. “You know Scottie and Tom are great people. Tom was my boss at one point in time at Cunningham and Scottie was my high school teacher. I know both of them and that’s the family tie right there, the roots.”

“I appreciate the support the voters gave me tonight, we move on from here. The sun still rises tomorrow and I congratulate Tom and Scottie on their victory tonight,” commented Comfort.

Russell says in two years, his ward seat, which is currently occupied by Jimenez will be up for re-election, he will be keeping his eyes on that.

“Thanks for everyone for coming out and voting. It was a great year and hopefully we will come back in two years and see if we can do something different,” stated Russell.

*Re-elected Mayor, David Krutzfeldt, speaks to fellow victor, Scottie Moore, after results.*

Note: Walling was not present at the courthouse at the time of the auditor’s announcement. Moore left shortly after results were announced. An update to this story will occur within the next few days. Stay tuned…

*All results from the municipal elections will remain unofficial until the Board of Supervisors confirms the votes.

Mayoral Election Ends With Incumbent Victory

Posted on November 7, 2017November 8, 2017 by KBOE Administrator

The city of Oskaloosa, along with the rest of Mahaska County, held their municipal city elections on November 7th. The result of the ballot race was an interesting one.

The mayoral race included incumbent Mayor David Krutzfeldt and his opponent Jeff Lorentzen. As ballots were tallied late into the evening, the numbers came in from each ward in Oskaloosa and Krutzfeldt slowly inched past Lorentzen. Eventually claiming the number one spot with 56.3{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b} of the votes.

“I’m finishing up year number 8, so this is the fifth mayoral election that I’ve been in. Successful one, let’s put it that way,” said Mayor Krutzfeldt.

In total, Krutzfeldt received 105 absentee votes and 471 votes collectively from the four wards. Lorentzen received 43.5{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b} of the total votes with 58 absentee votes and 387 collective votes from the four city wards. There were only two write-in votes.

Out of a growing city population of nearly 12,000 residents, a mere 1,023 weighed in on the mayoral election. According to Population.us, the city of Oskaloosa has an estimated population of 11,600. That means approximately 11.34{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b} of the population turned out for the vote this city election.

“If we are away from the general election there’s a lesser turn out. I believe there is some complacency where people just assume that things will just happen the way they like,” Krutzfeldt said in response to the low voter turnout. “But I understand that some folks just aren’t particularly interested or they haven’t done the research, so they don’t know who to vote for. So they stand back for that. I guess I won’t argue with them, its their own decision to make.”

It was a short six week campaign, but Mayor Krutzfeldt has one thing to say to voters that got out to the polls to vote. “Just a big thank you. Going through an election is always a humbling experience but a big thank you to the folks that expressed their confidence in me for the next two years.”

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