Osky schools to focus on social emotional learning
Aug 20, 2019
By: Joe Lancello At last week’s Oskaloosa School Board meeting, the Board set its goals for the upcoming school year. At the top of the list for school staff is something called social emotional learning. …
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Iowa State Fair breaks attendance record
Aug 20, 2019
By: Joe Lancello The Iowa State Fair set a new attendance record, as pleasant weather gave a boost to the usual attractions of food, animals, carnival rides and performances. Fair officials say that an unofficial…
William Penn adding women's wrestling
Aug 20, 2019
By: Joe Lancello William Penn University is adding another sport. Starting next winter, the Statesmen will have a women’s wrestling team. William Penn athletic director Nik Rule says the “current status of women’s wrestling fits…
Eric Church Doesn’t Plan To Do Another “Double Down”-Like Tour
Aug 20, 2019
Eric Church is set to launch another leg of his “Double Down Tour” September 13th and 14th in Green Bay, Wisconsin, but this leg may be the last time fans see him play two different…
Mahaska County shares county engineer
Aug 19, 2019
Mahaska County has been without a full time county engineer since last November, when Dave Shanahan resigned. Since then, the County has shared the services of Monroe County Engineer Jeremiah Selby. But at Monday’s (8/19)…
Trump, Biden top State Fair straw poll
Aug 19, 2019
During the Iowa State Fair, you may have taken part in a straw poll for the 2020 Presidential race. According to the final tally from Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate, President Donald Trump got…
How big will the sports betting market be?
Aug 19, 2019
BY DAR DANIELSON RADIO IOWA - Sports gambling got underway in Iowa Thursday at the casinos which are already cleared to take bets. Iowa Gambling Treatment program manager, Eric Preuss , says there’s one big question about…
CARRIE UNDERWOOD WILL HOST 2019 CMA AWARDS
Aug 19, 2019
Carrie Underwood will return to host the 2019 CMA Awards but without her longtime partner, Brad Paisley. Instead, Underwood will share the stage with two country music icons, Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire. This will represent the…
Florida’s iconic palm trees threatened by invasive disease
Aug 19, 2019
By TERRY SPENCER DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s iconic palm trees are under attack from a fatal disease that turns them to dried crisps in months, with no chance for recovery once they become ill.…
Statesmen volleyball prepare for season opener
Aug 19, 2019
By: Joe Lancello William Penn University’s volleyball team is getting ready to open their season this weekend. A year ago, the Statesmen finished 19-15 overall, the most wins for the team since 2012. Statesmen Coach…