Takes a stand for Iowa farmers against unconstitutional California law (DES MOINES) – Gov. Branstad today joined an Amicus Brief in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals opposing California’s fuel standards law that discriminates against Iowa’s corn farmers. Gov. Branstad, along with other Midwestern states, argues that allowing the California Air Resources Board’s unconstitutional fuel […]
Mar 12 2012 | Posted in
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Leonard Boswell (IA-3) today issued a statement on the proposed USDA office closures affecting Iowa. “Since the initial announcement of the Farm Service Agency office closures, I’ve been consulting with and questioning USDA officials on their consolidation plan. While I understand cuts have to be made, I believe these closures would […]
Mar 12 2012 | Posted in
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March 9, 2012 – Oskaloosa, IA – The United Way of Mahaska County is holding their fourth annual Live United 5K Run & Family Day on Saturday April 28th at the Penn Activity Center on the William Penn University campus. Race day registration for the 5K Run/Walk begins at 8:00 a.m. Pre-registration for the race […]
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Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management urges Iowans to take three steps toward prevention Website launched to assist Iowans in using codes to reach special community resources (DES MOINES) – Iowa Governor Terry Branstad and Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds are urging Iowans to be prepared year-round for emergencies. The recent tragic tornado outbreaks […]
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – During the month of March, the FACE organization’s artwork will be on display at the William Penn University Wilcox Library Foyer Gallery. See some of the talent we have in our community. FACE stands for the Fine Arts and Cultural Events of Mahaska County Organization. The mission of FACE is to foster […]
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Planning and Zoning Commission held their first meeting of the year and took up two items on their agenda. The first was a consideration of an Encroachment Agreement for the Optimist Club Flag Project within the City of Oskaloosa. The agreement would allow the club to install US Flags, at […]
Mar 12 2012 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – It used to be just a way for college kids to connect, but it has grown beyond its intended purpose into one of the most powerful websites in the world. Facebook has changed the way people communicate and share their lives. Recently, more reports of potential employers and current employers seeking to […]
March is here and spring is close but there may still be several days when heating up your oven to bake a delicious treat may be a comforting thing to do. Here are some recipes for cookies that I found in Mom’s recipe box. These are just a small sampling of the many that she […]
Mar 12 2012 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa’s very own Mayhem Girls, or OMG, hosted their first bout of the year at the PAC in Oskaloosa Saturday night, taking on the River City Dames of Anarchy. The prep began the day before with laying and installing the special surface used for roller derby. Sunday was used to pack it […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The internet has become a major source of revenue and the experts at Google stopped in Oskaloosa to help area businesses get themselves more prepared to be online companies. Two representatives took the 37 who registered and a few walk-ins on a journey of setting themselves up to be an online presence. […]
Mar 11 2012 | Posted in
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