CEDAR RAPIDS – Cedar Rapids City Councilwoman and Mayor Pro Tempore Monica Vernon today announced her candidacy for Congress in Iowa’s First District. Vernon, who distinguished herself by leading and coordinating flood recovery efforts in Cedar Rapids in 2008 as well as leading the charge to build a shelter for homeless women and children, has […]
Washington D.C. – In a press release on the day Congressman Dave Loebsack was sworn in for his 5th term in office, he pledged “to continue the fight to grow the economy, expand the middle class and make education available to everyone.” Congressman Loebsack began serving in congress in 2007, and serves as Iowa’s Second […]
The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors will meet on Monday, January 19, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. in the Third floor conference room of the Mahaska County Courthouse, 106 South 1st Street, Oskaloosa, IA. · Approve agenda · 9:05 Public Hearing o Courthouse roof – revised project proposal · Approve minutes January 2nd, 12th, 13th, 14th, […]
December Revenue Report Shows Growth Iowa’s tax receipts experienced a major rebound in revenue growth during December, according to the Legislative Services Agency. State revenue in December was $109.8 million higher than the amount taken in during December 2013. This increase raised the revenue growth through the first six months of Fiscal Year 2015 to […]
by Matt Saville Tuesday night the Osky Indian boys’ basketball team looked to take the next step in becoming a consistent threat in the Little Hawkeye Conference, but what they got was a lesson in what physical basketball is all about. It was apparent that the Warriors were all about ball pressure at every position […]
Daryl Lee Coble May 9, 1971 – January 17, 2015 Cedar Rapids (Keswick), Iowa | Age 43 Funeral services for Daryl Coble, 43 of Cedar Rapids and formerly of Keswick will begin at 10:00 am on Friday, January 23, 2015 at the Holland-Coble Funeral Home in What Cheer. Visitation will begin at noon on Thursday […]
MOUNT VERNON— Competing in a field that included six teams ranked in the top 25 of Division III, the Central College wrestling team finished in 10th place at the Cornell Matmen Invitational Saturday in Mount Vernon. Two days removed from an Iowa Conference dual win on the road at Loras, the Dutch went back to […]
DUBUQUE — Guard Nile Eckermann (senior, Cosgrove, Clear Creek Amana HS) poured in a career-high 35 points Saturday, but a late first-half run by Loras was the difference in an 83-71 loss for the Central College men’s basketball team. After 10 minutes of play the Dutch (9-6 overall, 2-2 Iowa Conference) trailed the Duhawks (7-8, […]
Branstad calls for forward-thinking action to continue moving Iowa forward Madam Lieutenant Governor, Madam President, Mr. Speaker, leaders, justices, judges, legislators, elected officials, distinguished guests, family, friends and fellow Iowans, good morning. It is my honor to stand before you today in this great chamber – in front of a joint session of the Iowa […]
Milo J. Rice December 2, 1930 – January 16, 2015 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 84 Milo J. Rice, 84, of Oskaloosa died Friday, January 16, 2015, at Northern Mahaska Nursing and Rehab in Oskaloosa. He was born December 2, 1930, in Udell, Iowa, the son of Roy Justin and Anna McDonald Rice. Following school Milo […]
