by CRI Oskaloosa, Iowa – Iowa lawmakers are moving forward with priority bills now that “funnel week” is past. That’s one topic covered in this week’s “Eggs and Issues” political forum. The forum is held at Smokey Row in Oskaloosa every two weeks during Iowa’s legislative session. It’s a way for local lawmakers to keep […]
The District Court Judges from Judicial Sub-District 8A conducted interviews on March 7, 2013 with candidates for the District Associate Judge vacancy which was created when Judge Randy DeGeest was appointed to serve as District Court Judge. The District Court Judges unanimously selected Rose Anne Mefford, of Cedar, as the next District Associate Judge for […]
March 7, 2013 Laurie Fiscella submitted her resignation on Tuesday night to Superintendent Russ Reiter effective June 1, 2013. Ms. Fiscella felt it was difficult to fulfill the responsibilities and the demands of the Board due to family commitments and her new career. The Board of Education will begin looking to replace Ms Fiscella’s position […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Southern Iowa Fairgrounds is gearing up for another busy season. The Speedway will begin racing on April 3rd with the 2nd Annual Frostbuster. This will be the second year with IMCA Racing at the speedway. Last year the car count was up and they are looking forward to another exciting season. […]
Government is properly committed to assuring that all children receive a minimum education. It currently does so by setting up and running schools, assigning students to a school district, and funding education for those who attend the government schools. Students either go to their designated schools or else they do not benefit from the government […]
Point Lookout, Mo – William Penn’s quest for a first-ever national title cleared one more hurdle Friday afternoon as the Statesmen handed Bethel their ticket home. Bethel was on a 17 point run in the second half. The Statesmen called a timeout to regroup. William Penn Center Keith Steffeck believes that timeout was needed in […]
Point Lookout, Mo.–The William Penn men’s basketball team weathered a second-half storm and then went on a huge run for a 101-84 win over #17 seed Bethel (Ind.) in the second round of the NAIA Division II National Championships Friday. The top-seeded Statesmen (32-1) went wire-to-wire for the victory and will now meet #25 seed […]
(DES MOINES) –On Wednesday, Reps. Guy Vander Linden (R-Oskaloosa) and Larry Sheets (R-Moulton) hosted students 7th grade students from Oskaloosa Christian School at the State Capitol. DES MOINES – Seventh grade students and principal Jason Alons from Oskaloosa Christian School traveled to Des Moines on Wednesday, March 6 for private education Celebration Day on the […]
Leighton, Iowa – A Facebook post by Mahaska County Supervisor Mark Doland and an email from Mahaska County Republican Party Chairman Rob Noah caused some pause for local media outlets. In the email, to committee members from Noah, it said: “You are invited to a Victory Celebration for Mark Doland. The Victory Party will be […]
Point Lookout, Missouri – It was a day for upsets, and the Statesmen were next in line to be the 4th upset if McPherson had its way, eventually winning 71-65. In a game that initially saw Penn shoot out to a small lead, ended up being a back and forth battle that had McPherson up […]
