Oskaloosa, Iowa – The old saying of “Finding common ground” may carry more impact in the coming months and years as plans to develop the regional airport progresses. The newest round to develop a regional airport had its first public meeting back at the end of 2010, with them being held at the Oskaloosa Public […]
By R.D. Keep Oskaloosa school board met in special session Monday night to approve the 2013-14 school budget and an agreement for preschool management. The meeting also included a couple action items relating to personnel. Despite the Iowa Legislature’s lack of agreement on allowable growth, school districts have to certify their budgets by the end […]
Des Moines, Iowa – Falling just short of winning it all, Barnes City resident probably won’t complain about only winning two million dollars in the Powerball. Barnes City, a town of only 177 residents, is best known for its figure 8 racing and Hawthorn Lake. But it can now add one more notable, Michael Lally. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The 3rd annual ‘Ladies Night’ visited the Musco Technology Center on the campus of William Penn University Friday night. The gala, filled with fashion, food and fun along with some raffles helped to raise funds for the Mahaska County Relay for Life. For the first time, this year also featured a ‘Queen […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa Christian School 8th grade student Ethan Kelderman has qualified to compete in the 2013 Iowa National Geographic Bee. The Bee is sponsored by Google and Plum Creek. Kelderman was chosen after winning the school’s competition, after which he took a qualifying test which was then submitted to the National Geographic Society. […]
Des Moines, Iowa – The debate about the future of Medicaid expansion in Iowa continues, and will draw more attention as debate begins in the Senate this morning. Iowa Governor Terry Branstad has made his case against Medicaid expansion in the state, while the hospital association has continued to lobby for the program. Branstad introduced […]
Oskaloosa–The William Penn baseball team has dug itself a little hole in the league after being swept by Grand View in its opener of Midwest Collegiate Conference play Saturday. The Statesmen (10-10, 0-2 MCC) lost the opener 7-4 (9 innings) and then dropped the nightcap 9-3. William Penn trailed 4-1 in the first game, but […]
(DES MOINES) – The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Association in West Branch has awarded the annual Hoover Uncommon Public Service Award to State Senator Amanda Ragan of Mason City and State Representative Dave Heaton of Mount Pleasant. The announcement and presentations took place at the Iowa State Capitol. The award commemorates Iowa native Herbert Hoover, […]
ST. LOUIS, MO.— Central College unleashed the long ball to go with its small-ball attack, belting three home runs to roll past Wis.-Platteville 8-0 (5 inn.) and Washington-St. Louis (Mo.) 7-1 Saturday. First baseman Katie Canney (sophomore, Adel, ADM HS) launched a grand slam to cap a six-run sixth inning and break open a tight […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – The desire to lose weight is one that plagues many people. Mahaska Health Partnership’s Family Nurse Practitioner Eva Sietsema said she was one of them. “I developed gestational diabetes during my pregnancy which turned into type 2 diabetes,” Sietsema explained. “I tried every new diet and experienced years of yo-yo weight loss.” […]
