Five foot ten inch Eddyville resident Tommy Ace is ready to step back into the ring, at the end of this month, at CEW’s March 26th show. In his 4th year with CEW, Ace will be taking on Supafli at Showdown. Ace and Evan Jordan, another CEW standout, both attended Eddyville-Blakesburg school together. But as […]
The Mahaska County Supervisors met in split session today. This was to allow for a public hearing on a resolution to designate Mahaska Health Partnership an Urban Renewal Zone to help pave the way for county sponsored general obligation bonds. The morning session that started at 9:00 am saw Mahaska County Treasurer Sone Scott grant […]
On Saturday, March 6th, the Eddyville / Blakesburg High School Jazz Band placed 1st in class 2A at the South East Iowa Bandmasters Association District Jazz Contest in Iowa City. The 1st and 2nd place bands from each class qualify for the Iowa Jazz Championships, which is held in Des Moines on April 12th. This […]
A semi-annual soup supper at Good News Chapel served a packed house once again. Pastor Alvern Boetsma said that the kids work to raise money for 2 years, then they take a trip to Kansas City. “We kind of have it as a fun time and a spiritual time, bible study and devotions.” There the […]
It may not seem like a big deal, unless your one of the many young FFA and 4H’ers that raise show animals. What may seem a simple choice for feed can be a major decision for the animals owner. The health of the animal, and it’s appearance can make or break a years worth of […]
The new year brought changes to the Mahaska County Supervisor Board, and Mahaska Health Partnership is once again bringing it’s desire to be designated for Urban Renewal. This designation would allow them them to have Mahaska County issue general obligation bonds on their behalf potentially saving them millions of dollars in interest. The last time […]
Last week, we asked you if you believed that the United States should get involved in the Northern Africa protests. 41 Residents responded with 36 residents (88%) saying No, 4 residents (10%) saying Yes, and 1 resident (2%) saying they were unsure. The question of the week poll is unscientific and does not reflect the […]
Beacon City Council Agenda Tuesday, March 8, 2011 I Call Meeting to Order II General Business A. Review Minutes of the February 8, 2011 Meeting B. Treasurer’s Report C. Claims Report D. Sewer Report E. Water Reports F. Hall Rentals III Old Business A. Alley Ordinance Revision Posting B. Annexation C. Fenton/Thomas Alley Sale D. […]
I recently wrote a brief history of the Iowa, and included responses from one of the two groups looking to turn the Iowa into a museum. Recently I spoke with Ron Ploof of the Pacific Battleship Center and asked him about his group, and their hopes of helping to preserve the USS Iowa and their […]
To kick off Extension Week, the Mahaska County Extension office will hold an Open House from 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 21. Everyone is invited to visit the Iowa State University Extension of Mahaska County office at 212 North I Street in Oskaloosa throughout the day to learn more about the Extension program areas, […]
