Jeff Shannon, 48, of Oskaloosa formerly of Sigourney died February 14, 2011 at the Mahaska County Hospital. He was born October 27, 1962 to Raymond Patrick and Rose Mary Merz Shannon in Sigourney. He graduated from Sigourney High School in 1981. In 1983 he married Michelle Scharf, they later divorced. He was employed at Anderson […]
August 07, 1922 – February 15, 2011 Visitation: 9:00 a.m. until the time of service, with the family present at noon February 19, 2011 at Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell Funeral Service: 1:00 p.m., Saturday February 19, 2011 at Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell Interment: following the time of service February 19, 2011 at Jackson […]
The Iowa General Assembly was in session today. The Senate convened at 9:00 am. Three introductions were made in the senate, those being: Beth Townsend- Director of the Iowa Civil Rights Commission; David Lingren – Director of the Iowa Telecommunications and Technology Commission and Debi Durham – Director of the Dept. of Economic Development. Before […]
Coalition votes on removal of owner of Samaritan Inn The Mahaska County Homelessness Coalition heard from two former residents of the Samaritan Inn. The homeless shelter closed it’s doors when former owner Joyce Wheeler lost the property for failing to pay property taxes. When the shelter closed for good on February 4th, 7 residents still […]
It beats an average of 103,680 times a day. It weighs less than a pound and is about the size of a fist. The human heart is a powerful, efficient organ that operates without any thought or effort on your part; however, a lack of attention to heart health is the number one cause of […]
Awards to be presented following Volunteer Awareness Day on February 22 DES MOINES (February 15, 2011) – The Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service today announced the 2011 inductees for the Iowa Volunteer Hall of Fame. Awards will be presented during a special recognition ceremony to be held in conjunction with the sixth annual Volunteer Awareness […]
AMES, Iowa – Feb. 15, 2011 – Aviation contractors hired by the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) will be performing aerial seeding and fertilizing along the state’s highways as soon as weather permits. This method of roadside erosion control has been used by the Iowa DOT for many years because of its cost-saving benefits, ability […]
An 11:32 a.m. accident at the intersection of A Ave East and 3rd Street when a stopped vehicle attempting to turn, was rear ended by a West bound car. The 1999 Pontiac Grand Am driven by Mary Walker was stopped at the intersection with her turn signal on, indicating she was turning, when she was […]
SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, first let me say that I just came out of a very productive meeting and lunch with the Speaker. I greatly appreciated his gracious hospitality and the opportunity we had to cover so many issues on the minds of members of Congress, the Administration, the American public, and indeed the world. As […]
PELLA, Iowa — Central College’s A Cappella Choir, under the direction of Mark Babcock, will hold a variety show to raise money for their upcoming Midwest tour. The Rock-A-Pella concert will begin at 7 p.m. in Douwstra Auditorium Friday, Feb. 18, and is free and open to the public. Some of the acts include a […]
