Oskaloosa, Iowa – Getting attention is the name of politics, and those are usually obtained by having vastly different ideas from the norm, or by having deep enough pockets. Scott Schaben is a Republican candidate working to replace Tom Harkin (D) in the U.S. Senate. He was also in Oskaloosa on Saturday talking about why […]
DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey today commented on the Iowa Crops and Weather report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistical Service. The report is released weekly from April through October. “With just sporadic rainfall last week crop planting proceeded quickly and now both corn and soybean planting progress is slightly […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Bones play a major role in the body. They provide support and protect vital organs, as well as store calcium and help keep muscles in place. Osteoporosis, a disease of the bone that increases the likelihood of fractures affects approximately 9 million Americans. Mahaska Health Partnership encourages bone health and wants to […]
Georgiana, a musical by Oskaloosa resident Iola Cadwallader, follows the life of her parents and siblings as they ‘Go West!’ to Kansas. As a family, they face hardships through the Dust Bowl and Great Depression, and good times with marriage and strong familial bonds. At its heart, Georgiana is ultimately a celebration of ‘Family Fun.’ […]
Des Moines – Iowa Secretary of State Matt Schultz is reminding Iowans that they can vote early in-person by absentee ballot at the county auditor’s office through Monday, June 2 at 5 p.m. for the upcoming June 3 primary election. “I encourage all eligible Iowans take full advantage of their right to vote by registering […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Water Board got to business early Tuesday morning considering a contract for the departments general manager Chad Coon. Coon has not had a contract, so the Oskaloosa Water Board took up the discussion and consideration “of possible employment contract for general manager,” the sole item on a special meeting, which […]
If you’re familiar with Mahaska County, you probably know about the reminiscence of Abandoned Mine Land (AML). This land carries the history of Iowa’s coal mines. Most coal mining occurred in the southeastern part of Iowa, mostly in Mahaska and Marion County. The coal was used to heat homes and fuel the railroad industry. 1917 […]
GRINNELL, Iowa – Grinnell College’s Anthony Mack ’16 and Sam Tinkham ’16 have been named to the 2014 American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA)/Rawlings All-Central Region Team. Mack was a first-team selection, while Tinkham was named to the third team. Mack, a center fielder from Libertyville, Ill. (Libertyville), was recently named the Midwest Conference South Division […]
Plan will attract veterans to Iowa and match them with quality, high-paying jobs (DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry E. Branstad, joined by Iowa Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds, today signed the Home Base Iowa Act into law at the Iowa Gold Star Military Museum at Camp Dodge in Johnston, Iowa. In addition, Branstad signed Senate File […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Sergeant Elmer Lindgren may be gone, but his service to the United States of America is not forgotten. Elmer was a member of the Army and served in France during World War II. On Friday afternoon, Congressman Dave Loebsack presented the Bronze Star to the son of the late Sergeant Lindgren, Gary […]
