Oskaloosa, Iowa – The old saying of “Finding common ground” may carry more impact in the coming months and years as plans to develop the regional airport progresses. The newest round to develop a regional airport had its first public meeting back at the end of 2010, with them being held at the Oskaloosa Public […]
By R.D. Keep Oskaloosa school board met in special session Monday night to approve the 2013-14 school budget and an agreement for preschool management. The meeting also included a couple action items relating to personnel. Despite the Iowa Legislature’s lack of agreement on allowable growth, school districts have to certify their budgets by the end […]
Des Moines, Iowa – Falling just short of winning it all, Barnes City resident probably won’t complain about only winning two million dollars in the Powerball. Barnes City, a town of only 177 residents, is best known for its figure 8 racing and Hawthorn Lake. But it can now add one more notable, Michael Lally. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The 3rd annual ‘Ladies Night’ visited the Musco Technology Center on the campus of William Penn University Friday night. The gala, filled with fashion, food and fun along with some raffles helped to raise funds for the Mahaska County Relay for Life. For the first time, this year also featured a ‘Queen […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa Christian School 8th grade student Ethan Kelderman has qualified to compete in the 2013 Iowa National Geographic Bee. The Bee is sponsored by Google and Plum Creek. Kelderman was chosen after winning the school’s competition, after which he took a qualifying test which was then submitted to the National Geographic Society. […]
Des Moines, Iowa – The debate about the future of Medicaid expansion in Iowa continues, and will draw more attention as debate begins in the Senate this morning. Iowa Governor Terry Branstad has made his case against Medicaid expansion in the state, while the hospital association has continued to lobby for the program. Branstad introduced […]
One of the most important decisions the legislature and the Governor must make this year is how to deal with providing health care to uninsured Iowans with the new mandates of the federal government under the Affordable Health Care Act. Iowa legislators continue to receive many form e-mails encouraging the legislature to support Medicaid expansion. […]
Just How Big Can You Dream? EDDYVILLE, IA — March 8 marks International Women’s Day, a day recognized globally to celebrate the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present, and future. Last year on this day, Cargill-Eddyville created an event titled Day of Inspiration – an event that served to focus on retention […]
by Rep. Guy Vander Linden House File 604, the FY14/15 Education Appropriations Bill, appropriates $894.9 million in FY14 and $816.4 million in FY15 (85% of FY14) in General Fund dollars for the Department for the Blind, the College Student Aid Commission, the Department of Education, Community Colleges, Vocational Rehabilitation, Iowa Public Television, and the Board […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The community welcomed home NAIA Division II National Runner-up William Penn Statesmen Men’s Basketball Team last week from their school record setting run for a national title. On Thursday, William Penn University, The City of Oskaloosa and community members not only honored the basketball team, but all those athletes who have attained […]
