2003: Unseasonably warm weather brought temperatures into the 60s across about the southern half of Iowa resulting in record temperatures in many areas. At Des Moines the temperature reached 67 F which is the warmest January reading on record at that location. Other reported high temperatures included 60 F at Sioux City and Waterloo, 64 […]
What Cheer. John Flander, 62, of What Cheer, died Friday, January 7, 2011 at the Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. Mass of a Christian burial will begin at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at the St. Mary Catholic Church in Grinnell. The committal service will begin at 11:45 A.M. at the Barnes City […]
March 02, 1926 – January 07, 2011 Genevieve Mae Bailey, 84, of Grinnell died of cancer on January 7, 2011, while under the care of her family and Grinnell Regional Hospice. A private family service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Genevieve Mae Bailey Memorial Fund and […]
In 2010, for our family of three, I spent a total of $4026.43 on groceries (after using coupons). This amount includes any cleaning supplies that I don’t make, dishwasher detergents, soaps, home and beauty products and paper products. This amount also includes meat. I saved $863.86 using coupons. That is $77.43 per week net for […]
Revenues increase as state recovers from Great Recession DES MOINES – Governor Chet Culver said today that all signs point to a steady, sustainable recovery for Iowa following the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression. “I’m pleased, but not surprised, that Iowa shows strong signs of rebounding following the Great Recession,” he said. “We […]
Enrollment in REMS program required for health care professionals The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Abstral (fentanyl) transmucosal tablets to manage breakthrough pain for adults with cancer. Fentanyl immediate-release transmucosal medications are administered on the soft surfaces of the mouth (inside of the cheek, gums, tongue), or the nasal passages or throat where […]
Abstract The federal budget deficit was $371 billion in the first quarter of fiscal year 2011, CBO estimates, $18 billion less than the shortfall in the same period of fiscal year 2010. Revenues were 9 percent higher than they were a year ago, whereas outlays were only 3 percent higher. Later this month, CBO will […]
On Thursday, December 30th the Mahaska County Conservation Board held a program for kids ages 6-12 called Jr. Naturalist “Winter Fun Day”. MCCB’s naturalists Laura DeCook and Rachel Weis, immersed the kids in activities to teach them about nature in winter. The warmer weather made hiking outdoors enjoyable, but didn’t provide enough snow to build […]
Oskaloosa—Katie Burnett (Sr., Mesa, Ariz., Arizona) was recently honored as the recipient of the Al Heppner Memorial Scholarship. The North American Racewalking Institute has given out the $2,500 award since 2004 and Burnett is the 2010 recipient. In just two years at Penn, the senior is already a four-time NAIA All-American (twice each in indoor […]
Up to day 4 of ‘Where in Mahaska County’. So far, 3 days and 3 different people have guessed the pictures. The first 2 were guess fairly quickly, yesterdays it appears too some time longer. (not real sure as I was at the Courthouse) I hope today’s proves to be a challenge as well. After […]
