The Beacon City Council had their monthly meeting February 8, 2011 at the Beacon City Hall. Mayor Maxwell called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. All council members were present. One item of importance mentioned in the meeting is Justin Scholtus reported the water department believes there is a water leak in Beacon but […]
The 2012 Presidential Election seems so far away but, for those considering a run for the office, the road has started. Tim Pawlenty is a former Minnesota Governor that recently left office at the beginning of 2011. Like him, others with interest in the office or just interested in advancing their line of thought or […]
As spring break approaches, many students are preparing for a trip abroad. The State Department’s website for students traveling overseas provides useful safety and travel information for parents and students alike: studentsabroad.state.gov. The majority of students will have safe and enjoyable adventures. However, even on the best-planned trips, things can go wrong. Each year more […]
“Searching for Buxton” to air on Iowa Public Television February 10th. (Oskaloosa, Iowa) A documentary about racial harmony in Iowa called, “Searching for Buxton”, is scheduled to air on Iowa Public Television February 10, 2011 at 8:30 p.m. It features William Penn alumnus, Jason Madison, who also helped produce the piece in conjunction with the […]
Today’s ‘Where in Mahaska County’ could be one of the more difficult one’s I have posted. But with me saying that, I am sure it will be figured out in 20 seconds or so. Yesterdays was guessed correctly by Alex Doak as the PAC Center on William Penn’s Campus. Alex was correct in pointing out […]
Residents at the Oskaloosa homeless shelter, Samaritan Inn, sat around the kitchen table discussing plans on moving forward, even on the day the doors were to be locked. Those living at the facility found out last Monday that they needed to be out by that Friday, as the doors were being locked for good. Many […]
May 03, 1958 – February 08, 2011 Visitation: 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 12, 2011 at Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 12, 2011 at Smith Funeral Home in Grinnell Memorial contributions: David S. Noel Memorial Fund, PO BOX 368, Grinnell, Iowa 50112. David was born on May […]
Diversity is a word you might not associate with vampire fiction, but with the vampire craze that is sweeping literature, vampire lore has branched into many genres: science fiction, romance, and mystery. The Oskaloosa Public Library has plenty of vampire novels written with the adult and teen reader in mind. Come see the Vampire Valentine […]
Oskaloosa–Eric Burgey (Fr., Easton, Pa., Easton HS) has run his winning streak to 26 matches, helping him to remain one of the top wrestlers at his weight as the NAIA’s sixth and second-to-last rating was released today. Penn is just outside the top 20 nationally, tied for 22nd with nine points. Defending national champion Notre […]
WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley today introduced a bill to require federal agencies to put new safeguards and controls on government charge cards used by federal employees. The bill also would require penalties for violations. “This bill is about accountability,” Grassley said. “The public trust has been violated by abusive use of government charge cards. […]
