Archive for: July, 2011

The 56th Annual 4-H/FFA BBQ Proves It’s Still Successful

Oskaloosa, Iowa – Hundreds of Mahaska Country residents, 4-Hers and those in FFA hopped in line to grab a burger or pork burger all in their honor. The Annual 4-H/FFA BBQ is reported or we should say ‘officially’ in it’s 56th year, but people say it’s been going on longer than that, there just aren’t […]

Oskaloosa School Board Holds Special Meeting July 15th

Oskaloosa, Iowa – Only a few days after their regular meeting, the Oskaloosa School Board met for a special meeting at Noon on Friday, July 1. Oskaloosa Community School Superintendent stated that their lease for the copiers they currently have will be ending this fall. With the implementation of the one to one laptop program, […]

FREE WEEK for City of Oskaloosa residents to bring items to the landfill

Oskaloosa Iowa City Hall

Oskaloosa, Iowa – To accommodate City of Oskaloosa residents that have items they would like to get rid of this year, the Mahaska County Solid Waste Management Commission has agreed to provide a Free Week for City of Oskaloosa residents to bring items to the landfill at 2979 Hwy. 63 from Monday through Friday, July […]

Air Force Pilot Missing from Vietnam War Identified

The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of a serviceman, missing in action from the Vietnam War, have been identified and returned to his family for burial with full military honors. Air Force Maj. Richard G. Elzinga of Shedd, Ore., will be buried on July 8 in Arlington National […]

Iowa State Patrol Offers Hot Weather Driving Tips

Des Moines, IOWA — The Iowa State Patrol is reminding motorists to take care during this summer’s current heat wave when traveling Iowa’s roadways. When leaving on a trip, pack a summer travel kit that includes plenty of water and a well charged cell phone for emergency calls. Remember that even a short trip in […]

Branstad holds Education Summit Town Hall meeting in Sigourney

Sigourney, Iowa – Governor Branstad and Lt. Goveror Reynolds held a town hall meeting as a part of the 2011 Iowa Education Summit on Tuesday. The town hall first opened with a video showing the history of Iowa Education in the past since 1992. In 1992, Iowa was viewed as one of the top schools […]

Pawlenty campaigns in Oskaloosa

Oskaloosa, Iowa- Republican Presidential hopeful, Tim Pawlenty, was in Oskaloosa for a speaking engagement Wednesday. Pawlenty spoke at Smokey Row and focused primarily on economic policies. Pawlenty started off his speech with his reason on why he is running for President. “I’m running for President of the United States because I love America, and this […]

Central’s Nikkel nominated for national service award

PELLA, Iowa—Central College tight end Cory Nikkel (senior, Pella, Pella Christian HS) is a nominee for the Allstate American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Good Works Team. The honor recognizes student-athletes who are actively involved in service work and maintain good academic standing. A voting panel of college football media and previous Good Works Team members […]

Central golfers turn in hot performances

PELLA, Iowa — Several Central College men’s golf alumni and current team members are coming off a successful weekend. Brent Goodenow (senior, Johnston), Justin Livingston (junior, Winterset) and Brent Messmore (senior, Hudson) each qualified for the Iowa Amateur July 25-27 at the Glen Oaks Country Club in West Des Moines. Goodenow tied for second at […]

Gov. Branstad approves proclamation for State Individual Assistance Grant Program

State of Iowa Seal

Funds available for storm victims in Marion, Marshall and Tama counties (DES MOINES)- Gov. Branstad has approved two proclamations to enact the State Individual Assistance Grant Program. The program will be made available to Iowa residents living in the severe storm affected counties of Marion, Marshall and Tama. The approval of the State Individual Assistance […]

                 

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