Funding will create good-paying jobs, catalyze economic revitalization in legacy coal communities WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced that nearly $725 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is available to 22 states and the Navajo Nation to create good-paying jobs and catalyze economic opportunity by reclaiming abandoned coal mine lands. The […]
Jun 1 2023 | Posted in
National News |
Read More »
Program assists Iowa WIC recipients and lower-income seniors in obtaining fresh and nutritious local produce while building market demand for Iowa farmers DES MOINES, Iowa (June 1, 2023) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) checks are now available for eligible Iowa WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) […]
Jun 1 2023 | Posted in
State News |
Read More »
by Bill Almond Oskaloosa Indians (Varsity) defeated Norwalk 6-5 on Thursday thanks to a walk-off sacrifice fly. The game was tied at five with Oskaloosa Indians (Varsity) batting in the bottom of the eighth when Caleb Cohrt’s sac fly scored one run for Oskaloosa Indians (Varsity). Norwalk evened things up at five in the top […]
by Bill Almond Oskaloosa Indians (Varsity) watched the game slip away early and couldn’t recover in a 7-2 loss to Norwalk on Wednesday. Norwalk took the lead on a double in the second inning. In the first inning, Oskaloosa Indians (Varsity) got their offense started. Jarrod Parks drove in one when Parks singled. DJ Harris […]
NEW SHARON – North Mahaska got the bats rattling when they needed and forced BGM into errors to hold off the prowling Bears 3-1 in South Iowa Cedar League play. BGM took the early lead in the top of third inning then NM scored two in the third and another in the fourth to secure […]
Oskaloosa, IA, 5/31/23 The Mahaska County YMCA Board of Directors, after a nationwide search, partnering with the YMCA of the USA and the Heartland Alliance of YMCAs, announced today that Barry Martin will serve as the new Chief Executive Officer. Born in small town rural Kentucky, Barry Martin studied Mathematics and Secondary Education at Northern […]
Jun 1 2023 | Posted in
Local News |
Read More »
On Saturday, May 27th, the OHS academic club, C.R.A.M. (Cultural Reviews of Asian Media) traveled to Des Moines for CelebrAsian, Iowa’s largest Asian American event. The group enjoyed authentic food, cultural exhibits, and live entertainment. Highlights included henna at the Indian Village, watching the Takraw (foot volleyball) tournament, martial arts showcases, and amazing food! A […]
Lloyd Keith Phillips September 1, 1934 – June 18, 2021 The Cold War United States Army Loyd was a 1952 West Union High School graduate and then attended Upper Iowa University for two years. He enlisted in the Army in Des Moines on June 15, 1954. Lloyd served in the Signal Corps in Japan. He […]
GRINNELL, Iowa – Holly Roepke will return to Grinnell College with her appointment as Director of Athletics. She will also serve as Chair of the Department of Physical Education, Athletics, and Recreation (PEAR). Holly is currently Director of Athletics at California Lutheran University, where she also served as Senior Associate Director. She will begin work […]
Jun 1 2023 | Posted in
College Sports |
Read More »
DES MOINES – Today, Gov. Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority announced a $5 million investment in food banks and food pantry networks to help more Iowans in need get access to fresh, nutritious food. “Access to fresh foods is a challenge for those facing food insecurity and soaring inflation has made it even […]
Jun 1 2023 | Posted in
State News |
Read More »
