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…
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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…
Branstad Signs Executive Order On School Bullying In Iowa
Sep 29, 2015
Gov. Terry Branstad has signed an executive order to create an office that will tackle school bullying in Iowa, a move that follows years of failed attempts to pass comprehensive legislation on the issue. Branstad…
E.B.F.H.S Marching Band Wins at Pella
Sep 28, 2015
The Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont Marching Band had a great day in Pella Saturday as they outscored a total of 10 other bands at the Marching Dutch Invitational. The band placed 1st in class 2A with…
Statesmen Participate In Elementary Reading Night
Sep 28, 2015
As part of the NAIA's Champions of Character initiative, scores of Statesmen student-athletes participated in Oskaloosa Elementary School’s Reading Night Thursday. A handful of members from every athletics team on campus helped during the night,…