During the first two weeks of the session, the House Ways and Means Committee held three subcommittee hearings on the House property tax proposal, and a separate subcommittee on the Governor’s proposal. The House Republicans and the Governor have made concessions that are reflected in both plans. The House listened to concerns from local governments […]
Iowans who used innovative pilot programs to recover from lost jobs and qualify to fill existing job openings visited the Statehouse to tell legislators how they did it with the help of new community college programs. Their stories make the case for investing more in helping Iowans gain the skills that businesses need to grow […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Secret recipes aren’t only for the colonel, and some local chili talent went head-to-head in the 4th Annual Chili Cook-off. Entries from several local businesses and individuals made up the 9 entries for this years contest, in an attempt to unseat the long time champ Kevin Lowry. So with spoons in hand, […]
Keota, Iowa – I found some black walnuts in my basement the other day that needed cracked and picked. It’s funny how I have put that off for so long. That was something that Mom did quite often in late fall & winter. Us kids pitched in and helped and it was kind of fun […]
Oskaloosa, January 28, 2012 – The Mahaska County YMCA is proud to announce some exciting new aquatics improvements for the 2012 year. With programs at the Y continuing to expand and grow, including the YMCA Dolphins Swim Team with a record 75 participants this year, the Y has recently added a new lap swim time […]
William Penn University’s College for Working Adults was established 15 years ago with the mission to provide an educational opportunity, especially to those that do not have access to a traditional education. One of the valuable faculty members present for the launch of this program was Dr. Ronald E. Johnson. Dr. Ron, as he was […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – William Penn University is pleased to announce that Brenda Krogh-Duree, RN, Ph.D. has been named the new Director of Nursing for the University’s RN-BSN degree program. Duree comes to William Penn with a strong background in nursing, education and academic administration. Duree received her initial degree in nursing from Iowa Lakes Community […]
OSKALOOSA – Mahaska Health Partnership (MHP) will be offering reduced-rate Cholesterol Screenings for the community on Tuesday, Feb. 14 and Wednesday, Feb. 15. According to the American Heart Association, high cholesterol is one of the major controllable risk factors for coronary artery disease, heart attack and stroke. “Although our bodies need cholesterol, too much of […]
by Mark Doland – Park Church of Christ Christianity is a Daily Way of Life As Christians, we must devote ourselves to Christ daily. He he said in Luke 9:23 – Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and […]
Grinnell, IA – Grinnell College will take center-stage on a national level in early March when the NCAA Division III National Indoor Track and Field Championships come to the Charles Benson Bear ’39 Recreation and Athletic Center Field House. Approximately 500 athletes from around the nation will compete in the event, which will be contested […]
