
If you have been waiting all winter to be able to get out and go for a walk, consider stopping by Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter to help make some adoptable dog’s day by taking them along with you for that walk. There are many little guys and gals with their tails wagging ready to take […]

“Round-Up” Donations Raised $1,272.93 for YMCA Afterschool Program OSKALOOSA, IA 3-22-2011 – Thanks to funds raised through a recent “Round-Up” campaign at the JCPenney at Penn Central Mall, more Oskaloosa children in need will continue to benefit from the educational opportunities offered by quality afterschool programming. From Dec. 1-14, JCPenney customers were invited to “round […]
(Newton, Iowa –March 24, 2011) Saturday, April 16, 2011 is fast approaching as runners will descend upon in the 5th Annual Iowa Speedway 8K “Where the Rubber Meets the Road”. “There is still plenty of time for everyone, from the beginner to follow through on that New Year’s goal to the expert who wants to […]
Mar 25 2011 | Posted in
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The Syngenta Heartland Laser Tour wants to extend an invitation for a unique free family event coming to Pella, Iowa. The location is the Two Rivers Cooperative at 109 South Street in Pella, IA this Friday, March 25. The show will run starting at 8:00 PM and continue through to 10:00 PM. This is the […]
Mar 24 2011 | Posted in
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For decades now we’ve been creating waste and dumping it into the environment without realizing the damage it is causing to all living beings around us. Lately, efforts have begun to promote recycling. With recycling, a substantial portion of our waste can be broken down into the original elements and be used to produce new […]
Mar 24 2011 | Posted in
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PELLA — Central College’s campus ministries, along with intercultural life, CAB, FCA and InterVarsity, will launch the Free|Five campaign the week of March 27. The purpose of the campaign is to raise awareness about human trafficking and provide students and the community with opportunities to join the global abolitionist movement. Kicking off the week is […]
Mar 24 2011 | Posted in
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The Mahaska County Relay for Life “Open House” Kick-Off was on Tuesday, March 22nd from 4 to 7 pm in the Cedar Bluff Conference Room at Mahaska Health Partnership. The purpose of the event was to sign up walkers for the event. The different teams come and pick up their information and packets needed for […]
Mar 24 2011 | Posted in
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PELLA, Iowa — Central College will hold an international dinner featuring foods from every study abroad location on Wednesday, March 30. The meal is served in Graham Conference Center starting at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $15 per person, $6 for children 6-10 and students with a Central College ID. Children 5 and under are free. […]
Mar 24 2011 | Posted in
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Editor’s Note: The video contained with this interview is Parental Discretion Advised for some violent content. Brian Gott is currently CEW’s Heavyweight Champion. I recently caught up with Brian and asked him some questions about himself and his time in CEW. I asked Brian if he would describe some about himself and where he lives. […]
Garlic Mustard is an invasive plant that was brought over to the United States by European settlers as an herb. Unfortunately, with none of its native competitors present, garlic mustard has spread virtually unchecked across the county and can be found in over thirty states as well as parts of Canada. Not only do these […]
Mar 23 2011 | Posted in
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