In the past 2 articles, Justin and Caree Gordon have taken you into their lives that was turned upside down by the December 12 fire that took their home. They have shared the caring of others, and their faith in God and their neighbor. I asked them what they would tell others about their experience […]
DES MOINES – Governor Chet Culver has proclaimed January as Mentoring Month in Iowa. As a former teacher and mentor, Governor Culver is an advocate for mentoring across Iowa. “During my time as Governor, I have been committed to ensuring that every child in this state has the tools and resources they need to succeed,” […]
The William Penn University softball team will be hosting its annual winter clinics in the upcoming weeks. The clinics, for both pitchers and hitters, will be held in the Penn Activity Center. The hitting clinic will be on Sunday, January 16 from 1-3 p.m., while the pitching clinic will be the following Sunday, January 23 […]
The Oskaloosa City Council met tonight at 6:30 pm in regular session in what was a relatively short meeting. To start the meeting, Mayor Dave Krutzfeldt gave out longevity plaques to the following individuals for their dedicated service to the city: Tim Nance (30 years) Steve Watts (30 years), Marilyn Johannes (25 years), Laura Russell […]
Visitation: Tuesday, January 4, 2011 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Pierschbacher Funeral Home 803 Garfield St Melcher-Dallas, IA 50163 Service: Wednesday, January 5, 2011 11:00 AM Trinity Lutheran Church 814 W. Pleasant St. Knoxville, IA 50138 Memorials to the St. Paul Lutheran Church, Trinity Lutheran Church, or Hospice of Central Iowa. Myron James Breese was […]
Monday, January 27th, 1947 to Monday, January 3rd, 2011 Obituary: A visitation will be held for Dale Polson of Knoxville on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 beginning after 10:00 a.m. at the Bybee & Davis Funeral Home with the family receiving friends from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Dale passed away on Monday, January 3, 2011 at […]
House Republicans campaigned on giving Iowans a seat at the table. This bill does just that,” said House Majority Leader Linda Upmeyer (R-Garner). The Taxpayers First Act will create a Taxpayer Relief Fund which will capture any budget surplus and direct it back to the taxpayer. “For the past four years, more government spending always […]
DES MOINES – While Governor-elect Branstad has yet to release details on how he will cut 15 percent of the state budget and create 200,000 jobs, House Republicans today released a proposal that cuts vital services for Iowa families along with proven job creation programs. “At a time when Iowans demand responsible economic policies that […]
DES MOINES – The last part of a $300 million reform and reorganization effort for FY 2011 – requiring $83.7 million in savings from the state’s general fund – were ordered by Governor Chet Culver today. “We are meeting our obligations under HF 2531and believe that making this decision today is appropriate as we begin […]
Mahaska County swore in 2 Supervisors: Greg Gordy and Ken Rozenboom. Also sworn in today were Rose Anne Mefford as County Attorney, Diane Upton Crookham as Mahaska County Recorder, and Sone Scott as Mahaska County Treasurer. The new Supervisors Board, with Willie VanWeelden being elected as Chair and Greg Gordy as Vice Chair, got to […]
