Archive for: September, 2017

NORTHEY COMMENTS ON IOWA CROP PROGRESS AND CONDITION REPORT

Iowa Department of Agriculture

DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey today commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistical Service. The report is released weekly from April through October. “Combines are just starting to get rolling with 5 percent of soybeans now harvested. and I would expect more […]

IHCC Partners With Area Businesses To Raise Awareness Of Manufacturing

Indian Hills

OTTUMWA — Indian Hills Community College will be partnering with 10 area businesses to raise awareness of manufacturing as part of the observance of Advanced Manufacturing Day. According to Nathan Miller, Work-Based Learning Coordinator at Indian Hills, technological advances and changes in industry have transformed the way in which manufacturing work is performed. “On October […]

Leadership Now Conference Set For November 9th

Indian Hills

OTTUMWA — The fifth annual regional leadership conference, Leadership Now, will be held on Thursday, Nov. 9, from 8:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa. The conference is open to anyone who has an interest in leadership, particularly those leaders in Wapello and surrounding counties. The event is a collaborative […]

William Penn University Celebrates 2017 Homecoming Week with Campus Dedication, Awards Ceremonies

William Penn University

(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) – William Penn University celebrates 2017 homecoming this week, September 28–30. There are many exciting events occurring throughout the week, including Penn Hall’s 100th anniversary, the dedication of the George Daily Pavilion, and the induction of the 2017 Hall of Fame recipients. Mark your calendars for the following homecoming week celebrations: Dedication of […]

Highway 63 By-Pass Clears Environmental Study

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) are proposing to construct a two lane bypass north and west of the City of Oskaloosa in Mahaska County, Iowa. The proposed improvements include the construction or replacement of highway travel lanes, bridges, local roadways, intersections and an interchange. […]

Board of Trustees Announces Update on Leadership Changes at MHP

Mahaska Health Partnership

MAHASKA COUNTY – Jay Christensen is stepping down as CEO of Mahaska Health Partnership, effective immediately. Christensen led the Hospital as CEO for 18 years. He was involved in several building and expansion projects, including the Hospice Serenity House, the clinic addition and the new Patient Care Wing, opened in 2013, which houses Inpatient Services, […]

Oskaloosa School Board Leadership Changes

Former Oskaloosa School Board member and president Tom Richardson receives a plaque recognizing his years of service to the district.

Oskaloosa, Iowa – Some changes to the Oskaloosa School Board took place on Tuesday night when Tom Richardson retired from the board after being defeated by Lynette Stream. Before the change of the board and leadership, the previous board finished some business that was conducted under their watch. The board was presented with the 2016-17 […]

7th Grade Girls Defeat Norwalk

by Jodi Steinlage The 7th Grade Volleyball team was in action on Tuesday night against Norwalk. All 3 teams would find success in a sweep of the Warriors winning 10 of 12 games. The A-team would win all 3 of their games with scores of 25-5, 25-4, and 25-18 to stay undefeated. The girls would […]

William Penn University to Present Mike Gates with Distinguished Career Award

William Penn University

(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) – William Penn University alumnus Mike Gates (’65) began his career at the age of 11 when he delivered the Sunday New York Times on his bike at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station where his father was stationed as a test pilot. Gates went on to work numerous jobs before he found […]

8th Grade Girls Defeat Norwalk

Last night the 8th grade girls took on Norwalk. Both the A-team won and B-team WON ALL of their games for the night! The girls really seemed to over-power Norwalk for the victory. Our game was dominated by tough serves as Norwalk struggled to get the ball back over the net. They continue to grow […]

         

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