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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $243.7 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The $243.7 million includes 150 grants in 37 states to modernize airport infrastructure, improve runway safety, and create jobs to build a better America. “We saw […]
by Tony Witt The Oskaloosa Boys and Girls had a rough day on the lanes losing to Newton on Saturday. The Osky boys were only down 10 pins after the singles games and it went back and forth in the first 4 baker games but they ended losing the last game and lost by 45 […]
[Oskaloosa, 1/29/2024] — The Mahaska County YMCA is thrilled to announce an exciting expansion in service that reflects our commitment to fostering a healthier and more accessible community. Starting February 1, the YMCA will introduce 24-hour access to its facilities, allowing members to embrace flexible fitness routines tailored to their busy lives. This progressive initiative […]
Feb 1 2024 | Posted in
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AMES, Iowa – Although they wear many hats, perform many jobs and are referred to using many terms, it turns out the people who grow Iowa’s crops and livestock prefer to be called “farmers.” The 2023 Iowa Farm and Rural Life Poll was released this winter and asked those surveyed what they preferred to be […]
Jan 29 2024 | Posted in
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Ottumwa, IA: Newsweek, along with Plant-A Insights Group recently announced that Community 1st Credit Union has been recognized as one of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions for 2024, receiving a prestigious five-star rating on a five-star scale. This accolade is based on a comprehensive analysis of 9,440 financial institutions across the United States, […]
Mahaska Health, Oskaloosa’s leading healthcare organization, is thrilled to announce the arrival of Board-Certified Pediatric provider Dr. Holly Van de Voort to its esteemed team of healthcare providers. With a passion for education in pediatric care, Dr. Van de Voort brings her expertise as a medical school professor to help Mahaska Health patients and their […]
Jan 29 2024 | Posted in
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Week 3 One word… busy… week three in the Iowa House proved to be another intense week full of visitors, receptions, emails, phone calls, and especially, a dizzying array of subcommittee meetings. Subcommittees are the first step in the bill process. Once a bill is officially introduced, it can be assigned to a subcommittee consisting […]
January 27, 2024 LISBON, Iowa – On November 10, 1996, the Cedar County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a deceased newborn at a rural farmstead at 14 Highway 30 near Lisbon, IA. The caller reported the body of a newborn female had been found in a garbage bag in the barn. Law enforcement […]
Jan 27 2024 | Posted in
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CEDAR RAPIDS-A 13-0 finishing kick let Coe College escape the Central College women’s basketball team again, 69-55 Saturday. The Dutch (9-11 overall, 3-8 American Rivers) were edged at home by Coe 65-63 Dec. 9. But they threw another scare into the Kohawks (16-4 overall, 7-4 conference). Trailing by as many as nine in the first […]
Jan 27 2024 | Posted in
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CEDAR RAPIDS-Taking down not only the American Rivers leaders but a 43-year-old scoring record, all-American center Joshua Van Gorp (senior, Pella, Pella Christian HS) pumped in 48 points as the Central College men’s basketball team rocked No. 23-ranked Coe College 94-75 Saturday. Van Gorp topped the school mark of 45 established by two-time conference MVP […]
Jan 27 2024 | Posted in
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