WASHINGTON, Jan. 11, 2011 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack reminds eligible producers that the sign-up period for the 2009 crop year Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) program has opened. SURE is one of five disaster programs included in the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Farm Bill) that provides assistance to farmers and ranchers […]
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DES MOINES, Iowa – A five-year action plan focusing on choices and dignity for people with disabilities has been completed by the Iowa Department of Human Services. The Olmstead Plan – named after a landmark 1999 U.S. Supreme Court decision – is based on the premise that there should be “a life in the community […]
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AMES, Iowa – Jan. 11, 2011 – 3 p.m. – With snowfall tapering off in most areas of the state, increasing winds and falling temperatures are starting to sting western Iowa. This one-two punch will create hazardous driving conditions tonight and into tomorrow morning across the state, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation. Travel […]
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Des Moines, January 11, 2011—Sixty-one Iowans have applied with the State Judicial Nominating Commission to fill the three vacancies on the Iowa Supreme Court that occurred when the terms of Chief Justice Marsha Ternus, Justice Michael Streit and Justice David Baker ended on December 31, 2010. The nominating commission will begin meeting the morning of […]
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Football Team Nominated for Award Oskaloosa–The 2010 Statesmen gridiron campaign left a lasting impression on many and now the team will have the chance to collect some additional hardware for its achievements. The Des Moines Area Sports Commission (DMASC), an organization under the Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau, is asking for fans to […]
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First part of the second week of ‘Where in Mahaska County’. So far, 5 days and 5 different people have guessed the pictures. Some of them have been guessed very quickly, others within the hour. After I post the picture, I will make a post on our Facebook Page where people can make their guesses […]
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I would like to thank Mayor Krutzfeldt and Oskaloosa City Manager Michael Schrock for taking the time to respond to some questions I had on the recent Mahaska County Supervisor vote on Mahaska Health Partnership’s Urban Renewal vote. I asked Mayor Krutzfeldt on the subject. He responded, “For what it’s worth, I believe the county […]
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OSKALOOSA – In recognition of Folic Acid Awareness Week, January 10 through 16, Mahaska Health Partnership Birthing Center Director Chyann McGlothlen, RN, BSN, cautions women of child bearing age to make sure they are getting enough in their diet. Folic acid is a B vitamin that the body uses it to make new cells. Everyone […]
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Oskaloosa–The Penn football has already begun its grueling offseason workouts, but hopefully a move to #12 nationally will make the grind a little easier as the NAIA’s postseason poll was released today. Penn (10-1, 6-1 MWL), who earned 163 points in the poll, had a tremendous 2010 campaign, but was the heartbreaking recipient of the […]
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