Oskaloosa–William Penn University had the pleasure of hosting the NAIA Midwest Cheer and Dance Invitational last Saturday. Over 200 spectators cheered on 11 teams from within the region. Programs battled in four divisions, including All-Women Cheer, Small Coed Cheer, Small Dance, and Large Dance. Missouri Baptist won the All-Women Cheer title and received a Silver […]
In the Senate, we’ve unanimously approved a bill to give more than 260,000 Iowa households a boost in their state tax return, including the families of 37 percent of Iowa’s children. Boosting the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) supports working families, places value on raising children and puts money into local economies. That’s why we […]
House Republicans Pass Historic Property Tax Reform and Relief House File 2274, the only property tax proposal which delivers significant tax relief and genuine reform to all classes of Iowa’s property tax payers, passed the Iowa House on Tuesday. This will be the fourth property tax reform proposal the House has sent to the Senate […]
GRINNELL, Iowa – Both the Grinnell women’s and men’s cross country teams have earned NCAA Division III All-Academic status for the 2011 campaign from the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Grinnell’s women had a team grade point average of 3.46 and the men a 3.42. Grinnell’s men were one of 131 […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – With such a mild winter, the planned sleigh rides at the Nelson Pioneer Farm were scrapped, and in it’s place, is an evening of dancing and fun. On Wednesday, February 29th, they will light the bonfire and heat up the barn for an old fashioned barn dance at the Nelson Pioneer Farm […]
Des Moines, IA – Today, Republican Party of Iowa Chairman AJ Spiker released the following statement on the third anniversary of President Obama signing the so-called stimulus bill into law: “Three years after President Obama signed his massive stimulus spending bill into law, it’s clear that even by the President’s own standards, the so-called ‘stimulus […]
Oskaloosa Senior High will host the Barnstormers on Thursday March 1st for dinner and Rookie Night. Both events are open to the public- come and share a meal with the Barnstormers, and see their off-field talents at Rookie Night! Dinner with the team will begin at 5:00pm in the Sr High cafeteria, and the Barnstormer’s […]
by Joe Milledge of KIIC Albia advances 3 of their 4 wrestlers to the quarterfinal round Friday with Shadow Leshen moving to 42-5 on the season with a major 14-1 decision over his opponent from Sac County. Dalton Folkerts also advances as does Brett Leshen moving up to 47-2 on the year. Prairie City Monroe […]
by Joe Milledge of KIIC Des Moines – Eddyville Blakesburg Rocket Megan Black became the first female wrestler to win a contested match at the Iowa High School state wrestling tournament in Des Moines Thursday evening as she defeated her opponent from Don Bosco 10-1. After having transferred from Ottumwa, Black had to sit out […]
The Iowa High School State Wrestling tournament is underway at Well’s Fargo Arena in Des Moines opening this morning in Class 3A. Here are some local results from KIIC. 113 – Jay Fresh of Knoxville – Pinned in 1:12 by Fredy Stroker of Bettendorf. Stroker has only one loss on the year and advances to […]
