by Eduardo Zamarripa, CRI Oskaloosa, Iowa – On Monday, the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution to amend the regional airport 28E agreement between Mahaska County, Oskaloosa and Pella. The amendment removes the eminent domain clause. Eminent domain refers to the government’s right to take private property for public use. In order for the resolution […]
Jul 16 2013 | Posted in
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Shirley Jordan November 4, 1935 – July 14, 2013 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 77 Loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother Shirley Jordan, 77, of rural Oskaloosa, died Sunday, July 14, 2013, at her home west of Oskaloosa. Shirley was born November 4, 1935, at Oskaloosa, the third oldest daughter of seven children born to James and […]
Jul 15 2013 | Posted in
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Oskaloosa, Iowa – Scientist and volunteers uncovered yet another mammoth tooth this past weekend. This specimen appears to come from the lower jaw, a first for the dig. Photos of the tooth have been sent off in hopes of helping to identify if this current find matches up with the other specimens found so far. […]
Jul 15 2013 | Posted in
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Des Moines, Iowa – With the heat rising in the Freedom Center at Camp Dodge, sixty families waited for the return of their loved ones. University Park Mayor George Toubekis was one of those sixty soldiers returning from active duty, having served 11 months, with the vast majority of that time spent in Afghanistan. Toubekis […]
Jul 15 2013 | Posted in
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GRINNELL, Iowa – The Grinnell College community lost a great friend Saturday morning with the death of Ray Obermiller. Obermiller, Professor Emeritus of Physical Education at the college and a highly successful swimming and diving coach for the Pioneers for nearly three decades, was inducted into the Grinnell Athletic Hall of Fame as part of […]
Jul 15 2013 | Posted in
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Weigh-ins Take Place at Eveland Access The Southern Iowa Carpfest, a bowfishing tournament hosted by the Bowfishing Association of Iowa, will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 27. The launch and weigh-ins will be held at the Eveland Access boat ramp located 4 miles south of Beacon, Iowa. Bowfishing teams […]
Jul 15 2013 | Posted in
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MAHASKA COUNTY – Are you going to be eligible for Medicare in the near future? Have you been on Medicare for awhile and want to better understand what it offers? If so, “Welcome to Medicare” can help you. This free, two-hour seminar is being offered by the State of Iowa’s Senior Health Insurance Information Program […]
Jul 15 2013 | Posted in
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PELLA — Bringing experience from four NCAA institutions, Jonathan Graupmann will join the Central College men’s and women’s cross country and track and field staff as an assistant coach. Most recently an assistant women’s track and field coach at Texas Lutheran University this past spring, Graupmann replaces Bryan George, who recently began duties as head […]
Jul 15 2013 | Posted in
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Summer just wouldn’t be complete without an Ice Cream Social and some good old country music! Join the folks at Nelson Pioneer Farm and Museum in Oskaloosa for “Serenades and Sundaes” on Saturday, August 10, 2013. The grounds and museum will open at 10 am. Test your skills with some Dairy Farmin’ Fun in the […]
Jul 15 2013 | Posted in
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By K.J. Pilcher NEWTON, Iowa–Timothy Peters knows the way to victory lane at Iowa Speedway. He followed that path Saturday night to his best finish of the season. It was the Red Horse Racing driver’s first win of the season and sixth in his career. He jumped to sixth in points. The track provided a […]
