DES MOINES – Governor Chet Culver will deliver his Condition of the State address Tuesday, in which he will focus on promises made – and kept – during his administration. In so doing, Culver said, Iowa is positioned for sustainable growth and success. Following are excerpts from his speech, which will be delivered at 10:00 […]
In the middle of December, I spent some time talking with Jay Christensen. This has sparked an interest in myself to learn more not only about their project and what they had to say, but also what those in our community have to say about it as well. I am going to continue this with […]
AMES, Iowa – Jan. 10, 2011 – 6:30 a.m. update – The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is reporting that the roads in the western half of the state are currently partially or completely covered with snow. This includes Interstates 29, 35, 80 and 680. A winter weather advisory is in effect for all but […]
March 14, 1954 – January 09, 2011 Visitation: 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., with the family present to greet friends from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 13, 2011 at Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell Funeral Service: 1:00 p.m., Friday, January 14, 2011 at Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell Interment: Following the service on […]
Last week we asked if you thought the debt ceiling should be raised. 75% of those responding to the non-scientific poll stated that the debt ceiling should not be raised, while 19% said yes it should be. The remaining 6% said they were unsure on the matter. Question of the Week poll is unscientific and […]
Subbert Hits for 34 in 74-60 Victory over V-Hawks La Crosse, Wis.–Christa Subbert (Sr., Stanton, Stanton HS) has been a thorn in many teams’ sides throughout her career, but never more than against Viterbo as she again torched the V-Hawk program in a 74-60 Midwest Collegiate Conference win Saturday. Penn (11-6, 3-1 MCC) avoided the […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Osky News In 1776 Thomas Paine wrote, “In America, the law is king”. In 1780 John Adams sought “a government of laws and not of men.” The Revolutionary War was fought to establish this principle. All government […]
Connecticut Ratifies the Constitution On January 9, 1788, Connecticut ratified the Constitution, becoming the fifth state in the Union. Connecticut suffered under the Articles of Confederation. While paying heavy import duties to New York State, Connecticut found it difficult to discharge its war debts and rebuild its economy. Delegates Oliver Ellsworth, William Samuel Johnson, and […]
1987: A winter storm affected the southeastern half of Iowa from late on January 8th into the morning of the 10th. Snowfall accumulations were generally only in the 2 to 5 inch range, but it was the first significant snowfall of the winter in southeastern Iowa and caused widespread traffic problems and a high number […]
Oskaloosa. Diane Knoot, 52, of Oskaloosa and formerly of Ames, died Saturday, January 8, 2011, at Northern Mahaska Nursing and Rehab. in Oskaloosa. She was born November 19, 1958, at Oskaloosa, the daughter of James H. and Frances Kosmach Knoot. She graduated from the North Mahaska High School, with the very close knit class of […]
