E.B.F.H.S. Band Places 1st at Urbandale Invitational
Oct 07, 2015
On October 3rd, the Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont High School Marching Band placed 1st in class 2A competition at the Urbandale Marching Invitational. EBF was eight points ahead of the closest competitor. The band also received…
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Oskaloosa City Council 10/6/15
Oct 06, 2015
The Oskaloosa City Council met for their regularly scheduled meeting Monday night, but prior to that meeting, there was an intense study session regarding the updated project on the fire station improvements. A pair of…
Supervisors Discuss Funding New YMCA
Oct 06, 2015
On Thursday, several county residents voiced their support for a Local Option Sales Tax during a public input meeting with Mahaska County Board of Supervisors. Twenty speakers stood before the board supporting the approximate $800,000…
Community Battles Breast Cancer
Oct 05, 2015
Over 60 people came out to walk the square during Mahaska Health Partnership’s (MHP) breast cancer awareness walk. Organizers were pleased with the turnout. Throughout the park, precisely 2390 pink flags were placed, which represent…
Alzheimer's Association Walk To End Alzheimer's® Raises Over $34,000
Oct 02, 2015
More than 325 residents from South Central Iowa joined the Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s® and united in a movement to reclaim the future for millions Saturday, September 12th at the Ottumwa Park. Participants…
Supervisors Lend An Ear
Oct 02, 2015
Mahaska County Board of Supervisors were presented with several varying ideas on how the renewal of the Local Option Sales Tax could benefit the area during a public input meeting Thursday evening. The two most…
Dubuque Man, Daughter Team Up To Save Neighbors From Fire
Oct 02, 2015
Authorities say a Dubuque man and his 11-year-old daughter combined to save two neighbors from a fire. The Dubuque Telegraph Herald reports that Joshua Hentges and his family were watching television Monday evening when his…
Community Invited To Homecoming
Oct 01, 2015
William Penn University will be celebrating homecoming Thursday through Sunday. Although homecoming events are often catered toward alumni and current students, there are several activities that are open to the community. These include the Second…
Economists Question Bush's Prescription For Lower Gas Prices
Sep 30, 2015
Oil industry economists say a link between ending a 40-year oil export ban and lower prices at the gas pump is not as direct as Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush would have voters believe in…
Oskaloosa School Board 9-28
Sep 29, 2015
Members of the Oskaloosa School Board met Monday evening to close out business from the previous board and organize with new members. Nik Rule, Neal Hadden and Shawn Moyer were honored for their service to…