(DES MOINES) – Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced the formation of a new education advisory council- the Governor’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Advisory Council. The announcement was made this morning at Gov. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Reynolds’ Iowa Education Summit. The 2011 Iowa STEM Roadmap, produced by state STEM experts convened by […]
Jul 27 2011 | Posted in
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Eddyville, Iowa – Friday Results High School Winner: Patrick Lind, Agency, 11.07 dial-in, 11.104 elapsed time, 62.28 mph, .033 reaction time. Runner-up: Dustin Shepherd, Altoona, 10.66 dial-in, 10.633 elapsed time, 64.49 mph, .203 reaction time. Saturday Results Trick-Tools.com Jr. Dragster Winner: Chase VanSant, Pella, 7.90 dial-in 7.846 elapsed time, 83.40 mph, .057 reaction time. Runner-up: […]
Jul 27 2011 | Posted in
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Strong international demand for Iowa ag products resulted in 8 percent growth in export July 25, 2011 (DES MOINES) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey and the Iowa Department of Economic Development (IDED) director, Debi Durham today announced that international demand remains strong for Iowa’s agriculture products. They cited recently released numbers by the […]
Jul 27 2011 | Posted in
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Deer Licenses Go On Sale August 15 Resident deer hunters may begin purchasing licenses for the upcoming season on August 15. Season dates and license quotas were approved at the July meeting of the Natural Resource Commission of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Licenses are sold at nearly 900 locations across the state and […]
Jul 27 2011 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Indian Booster Club will host its’ 2nd annual best ball Golf Outing on Saturday August 6, 2011 at the Oskaloosa Golf Club with a 12:30 p.m. shot gun start. Your support of this Golf Outing will provide the Booster Club with financial support, with all funds distributed directly to Oskaloosa […]
Jul 26 2011 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – 7 a.m. is an early start for some of us city people, especially when you have been up way too late preparing the next days news. But for Chris Cakes, a Pocahontas, Iowa original that is now based out of Louisburg, Kansas, 7 a.m. was the right time for flippin’ some cakes […]
Jul 26 2011 | Posted in
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Team finishes strong in 15 yr old and under all stars state tournament play in Fairfield. Oskaloosa, Iowa – Osky Babe Ruth 15 and under All Stars lost Sunday to Boone 11-1. Colton Swanson took the loss on the mound. Other pitchers were Mitchell Schaffner and Nick Rutledge. Mitchell Schaffner and Nick Rutledge added 2 […]
Jul 26 2011 | Posted in
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Washington D.C.- President Barack Obama took to the airwaves to discuss the ongoing debt ceiling crisis this evening. Obama’s speech came hours after Republicans and Democrats drafted two different sets of legislation that would avoid a government default. Obama was quick to scold Republicans for not willing to accept the deal he had endorsed. Obama […]
PELLA — Central College will welcome around 500 high school students, plus their parents and guests, to campus during Iowa Private College Week August 1-5. Two three-hour sessions are scheduled each day, beginning at 9 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in the Maytag Student Center. Students will tour academic buildings and residence halls on campus and […]
Jul 25 2011 | Posted in
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PELLA — Rachel Vogel began in the role of writer/editor in the Central College communications office recently. In her new position, Vogel will work with the media to publicize Central events and student accomplishments. She will also serve as editor of the print and online alumni magazine and all other publications put out by the […]
Jul 25 2011 | Posted in
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