Groups promoting fruits and vegetables, nuts and flowers encouraged to comment on program priorities, consider applying for funds DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey today reminded Iowans that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is accepting applications for grant funding through the Specialty Crop Block Grant program. The grants are […]
Oskaloosa–A dozen players got on the board as the Statesmen men’s basketball team finally earned an easy win over Baker, taking down the #8 seed 95-85 in Heart of America Athletic Conference Tournament Quarterfinal action Thursday. Top-seeded and #2 William Penn (28-3) advances to the tournament semifinals Saturday to host #5 seed Graceland in Oskaloosa […]
PELLA— The Iowa Conference handed out its postseason awards Thursday as Central College women’s basketball player Claire Marburger (Perry) received first-team honors and teammate Emily Dine (Oldsmar, Fla., East Lake HS) received honorable mention. During league play, Marburger averaged 18.3 points per game, the best in the conference. She finished fourth in the conference in […]
PELLA— The Iowa Conference handed out its postseason awards Thursday as Central College basketball player Colby Taylor (senior, Creston) received first-team honors, teammate Kyle Smith (Ionia, New Hampton HS) was named second-team and Pete Walker (senior, Red Oak) received honorable mention notice. Taylor garnered first-team honors after averaging 19.1 points per game during league play, […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – It seems like every time you turn on the TV or read an article, there is something new to avoid in your diet because it’s “bad.” One item that has gotten a bad reputation is carbohydrates. MHP Registered Dietitian Lea Rice explains why carbohydrates are an important part of a healthy diet. […]
This week found the Capitol extremely busy yet again. Funnel week brought with it a lot of meetings and hard deadlines for many bills. House Republicans are pushing through legislation that will benefit Iowa as a whole. Below you will find some helpful information concerning some issues the legislature is addressing this session. Please contact […]
We are in Funnel Week and the wheels of government continue to roll in spite of the rancor and emotion of the Labor and Life Bills. I ran a Bill in Subcommittee, Committee, and on the floor of the House allowing earlier access to military documents in Iowa for historians. The vote in every case […]
Pella, Iowa – The South Central Regional Airport Agency held its quarterly meeting this past week, and the board continues to await word from the Federal Aviation Administration about the environmental assessment of the proposed site. A resolution approving the officers of the SCRAA was passed, with Jim Hansen being Chair. David Barnes will be […]
Daisy Marie Long April 11, 1935 – March 1, 2017 Albia, Iowa | Age 81 Daisy Marie Long, age 81, of Albia, Iowa passed away Wednesday morning, March 1, 2017. at her son’s home in Fremont, Iowa. Visitation for Daisy will be held from 11:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M., Friday, March 3, 2017. at the […]
Edward Patrick Canny Jr. October 17, 1939 – February 28, 2017 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 77 Edward Patrick Canny Jr., 77, of Oskaloosa, passed away on February 28, 2017. Edward was born October 17, 1939, in Ottumwa Iowa, the son of Edward Patrick Canny Sr. and Lucille (Long) Canny. Ed graduated from Ottumwa High School […]
