Des Moines, Iowa – At a time that Iowans are use to seeing more snow on the ground and the heat coming from the golden dome, the 2012 Iowa Legislature came to life in Des Moines Monday. The Iowa House was set to convene at 10:00 am, and by 10:01 they were in session with […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – An afternoon accident just East of Oskaloosa involving two vehicles resulted in traffic being diverted as emergency crews worked to get the injured to Mahaska Health Partnership Sunday afternoon around 3:15 pm. A 1996 Pontiac Grand Am driven by Lori Hazen, 45, of What Cheer was East bound on Highway 92 just […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Last time we asked you if you planned on caucusing, 56% of people responding said they planned on attending their caucus. This week we turn to a story we reported on earlier this week in which an idea has been raised of combining Mahaska County and the City of Oskaloosa into a […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – In a time when business failure is the norm, one example has bucked the trend and survived during some of the roughest financial times since the Great Depression. CEW or Central Empire Wrestling, as it is known officially, recently celebrated it’s 5th anniversary at Bradbury Hall, on the grounds of Nelson Pioneer […]
The Dorian Festival is an annual select choir that takes places at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. It is the largest festival choir in the United States with over 1400 singers in the choir. Students from the Midwest as well as some from states farther away participate in this event. It is truly a spectacle […]
Iowa – The 2012 Iowa Caucuses have come and gone, but the shadow cast by a night that didn’t go off as planned is still causing problems for the Iowa GOP. The moments on CNN of “Edith and Carolyn” from Clinton County, where the duo helped to sort out missing numbers live on national TV, […]
(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today released their final recommendations for restoring Iowa’s standing as a leader in education and preparing all students to compete for jobs in a global economy. The document represents an overview of proposed education legislation that will be presented by the Governor and Lt. […]
Des Moines, Iowa – Iowa GOP Chairman Matt Strawn statement regarding Appanoose County caucus results: “Iowa GOP rules provide for a two-week certification process for each of the 1,774 precincts. The Iowa GOP will announce the final, certified results of the 2012 Iowa Causes following this process. Out of respect to the candidates involved, party […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Landon Gail Beinhart was born at 5:15 am on Jan. 4, 2012, making him Mahaska Health Partnership’s 2012 New Year’s Baby. Landon is the son of Nicholas Beinhart and Holly Albert of Keota. Landon weighed 7 pounds, 10 oz and was 19 inches long. MHP’s 2012 special delivery is shown with his […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – With the unusually warm weather, things usually reserved for spring and summer have worked their way back into Iowan’s lives for at least a few days. Motorcycles, BBQ grills and walks along the many miles of Oskaloosa’s recreation trail have been highlights this month for residents. As a person who loves to […]
