Beacon, Iowa – Tuesday, September 4, 2012 7:00 p.m I. Call to Order II. General Business A. Review Minutes from August 2, 2012 Meeting B. Treasurer’s Report C. Claims Report D. Sewer Report – Kevin Bork E. Water Reports – Shirley Mitrisin Elwood Hanna Justin Scholtus F. Hall Rentals G. Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter H. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Oskaloosa Lions Club received notice at the end of August that the club approved for a grant to receive 400 children’s books from FirstBook. As part of International President Wayne Madden’s Reading Access Program, Oskaloosa Lions plan on distributing the books to children during the club’s ongoing KidSight preschool vision screening program. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The discoveries continue at a rural Mahaska County farm. Scientists continue to unearth not only more mammoth bones, but the understanding of prehistoric Iowa and its ecosystem. The University of Iowa Museum of Natural History has been at the forefront of coordinating the summer long process. Scientist now know that there are […]
Camp Dodge – The sound of bagpipes fills the small auditorium of Freedom Hall on the grounds of Camp Dodge in Johnston, Iowa. The packed to capacity crowd was a surprise to many people who are use to the send off ceremony. University Park Mayor George Toubekis was one of the approximately 60 soldiers standing […]
AMES, IOWA. Hardly a driver…is now alive…who passed…on hills…at 75. That roadside Burma-Shave jingle is vividly remembered by one of the editors of Our Iowa magazine. “It added a bit of fun to each drive as everyone in the car read the sequence of signs aloud,” he says. “I always wished someone would bring those […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Local Democrats are still riding that wave set in motion with the visit by President Obama, and they are using that momentum to build upon their base in Mahaska County. On Sunday afternoon, supporters gathered at the Organizing For America office, on the northeast corner of the square, to share some pizza […]
Searsboro, Iowa – The Iowa Firearms Coalition along with the National Rifle Association held their third annual rally at Brownell’s big Springs range. 1600 people came to see and learn more about the latest firearms along with a healthy dose of politics. The founder of the Iowa Firearms Coalition or IFC is Steve Hensyel and […]
Indianola, Iowa – The season opener for the Oskaloosa Indians was much like every other game was last year, an up and down emotional roller-coaster filled with nearly every twist and turn possible. The first quarter had Osky’s Jesse Van Dalen pulling the ‘quarterback keeper’ for the 1 yard run with 3:23 remaining on the […]
Mount Pleasant–The 14th-ranked William Penn football team had quite a battle on its hand midway through Saturday night’s rainy contest against Iowa Wesleyan, but an exceptional running game, paired with a nice defensive effort, helped the Statesmen claim a 39-14 season-opening win. William Penn (1-0) picked up all of its 357 yards on the ground, […]
Youth from across Iowa showcased their culinary skills at the Iowa State Fair. The third annual “Cook This!” culinary challenge was held in the 4-H Exhibits building. “With a great turn out and a large amount of participation, this summer’s contest was a success,” said Steph Ferguson, special events coordinator with Iowa State University Extension […]
