(DES MOINES)- Gov. Branstad today issued the following statement regarding the adjournment of the Iowa Legislature: First, I want to congratulate the members of the General Assembly for completing their work and making the extraordinary efforts to complete the state budget prior to the end of the fiscal year and for fulfilling their constitutional duty. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Tuesday was a very busy day in Iowa for politics. President Obama was in the Davenport area, Sarah Palin was in Pella and the Tea Party Bus made its’ stop in Oskaloosa. Presidential Candidate Rick Santorum was the scheduled speaker until some last minutes changes found him unable to attend. Mark Doland […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – With a slow start, summer has hit with a fury once again this week. Temperatures in the area will reach into the mid to upper 90’s today and Friday. The National Weather Services reports that some locations may rise into the 100s. The temps at night will not give much relief from […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Bradley Arterburn continues to be held without bond acoording to trial information made available after his preliminary hearing. In it, prosecutors accuse Bradley William Arterburn of Murder in the First Degree, committed as follows: Bradley William Arterburn, on or about the 19th day of June, 2011, in the County of Mahaska and […]
(OSKALOOSA) — Rep. Guy Vander Linden (R-Oskaloosa) announced today that he will be running for re-election in House District 79. After redistricting, District 79 is comprised of Western Mahaska County and portions of Marion County, including both Oskaloosa and Pella. Rep. Jim Van Engelenhoven, who would have been in the same district, announced his retirement […]
Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin shook hands and talked with lines of people standing in front of the Pella Opera House Tuesday afternoon at the premier of “The Undefeated”. Those in attendance of the premier were invited guests of the film maker, with an invitation only supper held behind the opera house. Palin worked her […]
OSKALOOSA – Mahaska Health Partnership New Directions hosted Charles Scott, MD, an innovator in the understanding and research of aggression. “Providers who attended the seminar we sponsored featuring Dr. Scott were able to benefit from his 20 years of experience researching and helping people who struggle with aggression,” MHP Director of New Directions Stephanie Faulkes […]
Welcome to today’s edition of Where in Mahaska County. The first person to accurately guess the correct location in the picture wins 2 passes for Mini Putt in University Park thanks to the fine folks at Mini Putt! When you guess the location remember to post your guess on Facebook, and the answer will […]
Celebrate the Independence Day Holiday at the Nelson Pioneer Farm on Sunday, July 3rd from Noon to 5:00 p.m. FREE admission for all ages, and FREE ice cream and watermelon! Kids’ races at 1:00 and 3:00, Tug of War competition at 2:00, and Old-time games all day long. Bring your own picnic! For more information […]
Last week, my family and I went on our annual family vacation. This year’s spot was one I have long desired to go to: Washington DC. Rather than fly, we drove. Long car rides are not difficult for me as we drive to our vacation spot every year no matter where stay. Since Washington DC […]
