Des Moines – Iowa Secretary of State Matt Schultz is reminding Iowa voters that early voting for the November 4, 2014 general election starts on Thursday, September 25. “I hope all eligible Iowans take full advantage of their right to vote by registering to vote and casting a ballot either early in-person, by mail or […]
By Jeremy Fox Oskaloosa, Iowa (September 17th, 2014) –Wednesday night track points wrapped up at the Southern Iowa Speedway on Pepsi Cola Mahaska Bottling and KBOE Radio Season Championships. Fans were able to see the stars driving the hot rods because there was out of the car introductions before the features. Track Champions determined and […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership Home Health and Hospice Services is pleased to announce that Becky Wichhart has been named the 2014 Hospice Services Volunteer of the Year for Mahaska County. Wichhart was honored by the Hospice and Palliative Care Organization of Iowa at a special ceremony Sept. 5. When asked about her passion […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership Behavioral Health Services will be offering Mental Health First Aid Training on Friday, Oct. 17, from 8 am to 5 pm in the Cedar Bluff Learning Center (entrance #3) on the MHP campus. “There are many types of mental illnesses people might experience at some point in their lives,” […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – In a reversal of the previous two Oskaloosa City Council meetings, the proposed 2% increase to the franchise fee was defeated by a 4-3 vote. Council member Scotty Moore wanted to know how the rate increases by MidAmerican Energy would impact the current franchise fee at the average 10.4% increase that will […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met on Monday for their second scheduled meeting of the month. The roof of the Mahaska County Courthouse was once again the center of discussion for the meeting, as the Supervisors set about a course of action in getting it repaired. The roof was damaged back […]
Fort Wayne, Ind.–A historical win might just set the table for a memorable season as the William Penn football team defeated #6 Saint Francis (Ind.) 28-27 in an MSFA crossover game Saturday. The seventh time was the charm for the Statesmen (2-1) as they defeated the Cougars (1-1) for the first time ever on Saturday. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – It was the season’s first truly cold day, but the Pella Dutch remained red hot on the field as they rolled past the Oskaloosa Indians 61-6 Friday night at Lacey Stadium. I asked Oskaloosa Head Football Coach Mike Sterner if the score was somewhat expected going against the top ranked team in […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – It’s a difficult subject to talk about, but suicide and its prevention was the reason a walk was organized on the campus of William Penn University this past week. World Suicide Prevention Day was the reason for the walk, and SAFE (Students Advocating for Equality), which is a new organization at William […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – On the day a nation remembers its fallen, a group of volunteers have taken up paint brushes and push brooms to help make Oskaloosa just a little bit better. Day of Caring is a one-day event that matches up local volunteers with needs at nonprofits and individual homes. The event is a […]
