Iowa Corn Growers Association Releases Top State and Federal Policy Priorities for 2018
Dec 21, 2017
JOHNSTON, IA – December 20, 2017 – The Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA), one of the most effective, longest-standing agricultural associations in the country, released today its final list of state and federal policy priorities…
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Shots Fired on Dec. 19 in Oskaloosa
Dec 20, 2017
On the night of Dec. 19, just before 10:30 PM, officers with the Oskaloosa Police Department were dispatched to a call for service involving shots being fired. It was reported that 26-year-old male Deon Freeman…
FSA Welcomes Julie Van Waardhuizen Back to the Mahaska County Committee
Dec 19, 2017
Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Farm Service Agency (FSA) Office is pleased to announce that Julie Van Waardhuizen has been re-elected to serve a three-year term on the County Committee (COC). The Farm Service…
Attorney says DCI Worked Unfairly Against Knoxville Man in Civil Trial
Dec 19, 2017
The attorney for a Knoxville man who was charged with murder days after a civil trial found him liable in his mother's death, says his client was treated unfairly. Attorney Steven Wandro says law officers…
Persons Arrested for Thefts from Multiple Vehicles
Dec 18, 2017
On Friday, December 15, 2017, the Ottumwa Police Department received several reports of unattended vehicles that had been rummaged through and items stolen from the vehicles. The crimes occurred in the area of Pennsylvania Place…
Man Arrested for Burglary and Impersonating an Officer
Dec 18, 2017
On Saturday, Dec. 16 shortly before midnight, the Ottumwa Police Department responded to a Burglary in progress call. When police arrived it was determined that a suspect, later identified to be Joshua Michael Barnes, had…
Corps to maintain fall water levels at Lake Red Rock through February
Dec 18, 2017
Based on a request from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has approved a temporary deviation to Lake Red Rock’s authorized water control plan which will result in the…
Ernst Nominates 41 Iowa Students to be Considered for Appointments at U.S. Service Academies
Dec 15, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a combat veteran and member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced today that she has nominated 41 Iowa students to be considered for appointments to United States…
USDA Invests $40M in Rural Infrastructure
Dec 15, 2017
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today highlighted U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) investments in Fiscal Year 2017 that will help construct or improve infrastructure and boost economic growth in rural communities. “USDA is focused on improving…
WAUKEE STUDENTS WIN CONGRESSIONAL APP CHALLENGE
Dec 15, 2017
WAUKEE, IOWA - A team of Waukee students were announced the winners of the Third District Congressional App Challenge Monday. The team designed "City Recycle Day" which will remind users when their trash and recycling days…