(DES MOINES) – Gov. Branstad today called for called for more support for teachers and raising Iowa’s academic standards. Gov. Branstad delivered the speech this morning at the Iowa Education Summit. “Today, all students — not just top students — need to master math, science, English and social studies and learn skills in problem solving, […]
NEWTON, Iowa – JULY 22, 2011 – Iowa Speedway is proud to announce its Inaugural Iowa Speedway Foundation Track Walk. Fans can walk the track with some of their favorite drivers on Saturday, August 6 beginning at 11 a.m. preceding the U.S. Cellular 250 presented by the Enlist™ Weed Control System NASCAR Nationwide Series Race. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – With a crowd of around 200, Presidential Candidate, and one of the front runners for the Republican nomination to run against President Barack Obama in the 2012 election, made an appearance on the campus of William Penn University. Michele Bachmann arrived by bus to the campus of William Penn University and made […]
Oskaloosa – Mahaska Health Partnership Radiology will offer patients a powerful new diagnostic imaging system known as PET/CT, beginning Aug. 2. This hybrid technology combines the strengths of two well-established imaging modalities in one imaging session to more accurately diagnose, locate, and stage cancers while increasing patient comfort. According to MHP Radiology Director Julie Hartke, […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- From late March to Late April, we ran a Presidential preference poll to see where Osky News readers stood on the then potential Presidential Candidates. The first poll turned up some interesting results. The majority of the current Presidential Candidates that we ran in the poll ended up in the bottom half of […]
DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for June held steady at 6.0 percent for the third consecutive month. One year ago, the state’s jobless rate was 6.1 percent. Meanwhile, the U.S. economy experienced a “soft patch” during second quarter that pushed the national unemployment rate to 9.2 percent in June from 9.1 […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa- Last week, we asked you if you believed if America was Racist, Sexist, or none of the above. 52 residents responded with 18 residents (35%) saying Racist, 18 residents (35%) saying None of the Above, and 16 residents (30%) saying Sexist. The Question of the Week poll is unscientific and does not reflect […]
Searsboro, Iowa – Hot and Muggy weather couldn’t keep the crowds away. Those interested in their 2nd Amendment Rights and helping to preserve them descended upon the Big Springs Range Complex owned by Brownells Inc. Iowa Firearms Coalition and the NRA held their 2nd Annual Second Amendment Rally on July 23rd. While there, visitors could […]
OSKALOOSA – There is still time to register for Run in the Sun on Saturday, July 30. The fundraiser to benefit the MHP Hospice Serenity House, is being held at the Lacey Sports Complex and will start at 8:15 a.m. The inaugural Run in the Sun consists of a 5K for runners and 1-mile Walk. […]
9 candidates included on the ballot for the August 13 event DES MOINES- With the Iowa Straw Poll just three weeks away, The Iowa GOP State Central Committee today released the ballot for the 2011 poll, scheduled to take place August 13 on the campus of Iowa State University. The final ballot was decided at […]
