Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Iowa Barnstormers will be known for at least a couple of weeks as the Oskaloosa Barnstormers. Your chance to get a shirt saying that, and being able to get it autographed, will be just one of many special events Oskaloosa has to look forward to. Jon Sullivian, Director of the Oskaloosa […]
by Joe Milledge of KIIC Oskaloosa’s Dane Jones pinned Justin Klinkel from Ames Friday in the Quarterfinal round of class 3A State Wrestling at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. Jones’ pin came in just 24 seconds. This marks his second pin of the tournament as he continues through the consolation. Jones can still move […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – With many proms and other formals in the near future, the Green Dress Project has been helping young ladies find dresses. The William Penn Alumni Association has been coordinating the project, now in its 4th year. “The Green Dress Project is designed for families that are unable to afford prom dresses for […]
In the Senate, we’ve unanimously approved a bill to give more than 260,000 Iowa households a boost in their state tax return, including the families of 37 percent of Iowa’s children. Boosting the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) supports working families, places value on raising children and puts money into local economies. That’s why we […]
House Republicans Pass Historic Property Tax Reform and Relief House File 2274, the only property tax proposal which delivers significant tax relief and genuine reform to all classes of Iowa’s property tax payers, passed the Iowa House on Tuesday. This will be the fourth property tax reform proposal the House has sent to the Senate […]
by Joe Milledge of KIIC Des Moines – Eddyville Blakesburg Rocket Megan Black became the first female wrestler to win a contested match at the Iowa High School state wrestling tournament in Des Moines Thursday evening as she defeated her opponent from Don Bosco 10-1. After having transferred from Ottumwa, Black had to sit out […]
The Iowa High School State Wrestling tournament is underway at Well’s Fargo Arena in Des Moines opening this morning in Class 3A. Here are some local results from KIIC. 113 – Jay Fresh of Knoxville – Pinned in 1:12 by Fredy Stroker of Bettendorf. Stroker has only one loss on the year and advances to […]
Oskaloosa, IA, February 15, 2012- On the night of Tuesday, February 14, two 9 week old Chihuahua/Jack Russell Terrier mix puppies were stolen from the Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter. The two puppies, “Bronson” and “Gordon” were two of a litter of four that were surrendered to the animal shelter the previous week. When shelter staff […]
by R.D. Keep Oskaloosa, Iowa – Fee structure for the school district was a key of discussion at Tuesday’s Oskaloosa school board meeting. Student body president Bob Leonard spoke on behalf of the student body for fees for the next school year during the public comment portion of the meeting. He brought to the attention […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Town hall meetings are a good way for residents to hear and interact with their elected officials, and two major stops are in the near future for Oskaloosa. Governor Branstad and Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds will be hosting a town hall meeting Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 3:30 pm inside Smokey Row. […]
