Agency News

Jenny Schmidt and Mable Hart are true believers in mammograms. The two breast-cancer survivors argue new mammography guidelines issued by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force are not only wrong, it may be sending a dangerous message to women.

Four Great Prairie Area Education Agency Board members were elected to new four-year terms of office in September 2009.A Harold Mick from Albia was re-elected to the Board, representing Director District No.

Colin Johnson, 33, started full-time farming in Agency about a year ago. His father, who had managed the farm, passed away, and Johnson took over.

Emmetsburg, Ia. - Now that its losses have ended, the ethanol industry needs the federal government to increase the amount of the corn additive in gasoline, industry leaders say.

Representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Natural Resources Conservation Service and Rathbun Regional Water Association recentlyA toured water quality protection structures implemented in the Rathbun Lake Watershed.A Many of the structures were built through the Protect Rathbun Lake Project, ...

Iowa lags other states in complying with clean water standards meant to better protect people, aquatic life and the rivers they use.

After 6 miles of mud, branches and gravel, the kids were still laughing and smiling.

Nearly 3.5 million pounds of toxic chemicals dumped into Iowa waterways by industrial facilities are causing many problems across the state: rashes on paddlers, rivers with a nasty stench, waters that aren't fishable or swimmable, and possible long-term health risks.

Some people just stared in disbelief when a local business owner said he was preparing to install Ottumwa's first self-service pet-washing machine.

More big budget cuts are coming to Iowa. Gov. Chet Culver said Wednesday all options will be on the table as he addresses a $415 million revenue shortfall that will force spending cuts of up to 8.4 percent this fiscal year.

Lowell Vos believes in playing fair. The rural Kingsley man also believes in standing up for his rights, even when the odds are against him.

For people struggling to pay for health services, area health providers are offering a free health fair this weekend with free screenings and information.

Hanson heads to Des Moines Jan. 11. By CHRISTINIA CRIPPES ccrippes@thehawkeye.com The people of District 90 have voted for the status quo.

The state's version of stimulus funds, the I-JOBS infrastructure program, will bring more than $2 million to southeast Iowa after its initial competitive grants awards were announced Monday afternoon.

Are you concerned about healthcare and other senior related fraud? Seneca Area Agency on Aging will be doing a special fraud presentation at our 10 county seat congregate meal sites.

With a nearly two-year build up to last November's election, much of the electorate seems to be suffering from withdrawal.

On August 11, 2009 Wapello County Sheriffa s Deputy Don Phillips was recognized by members of the Ottumwa Police Department, Southeast Iowa Inter-Agency Drug Task Force and the Drug Enforcement Administration for his participation in a four-year investigation which led to the arrest and conviction of five individuals on state charges, and the ...

The two major party candidates vying for the open Iowa House District 90 will participate in a forum hosted by the Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce and Fairfield Economic Development Association at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug.

The Ankeny City Council received applications to annex more than one thousand acres of land southwest of the city.

Council members looked at three grant applications on Monday, hoping they would result in funds for a new police officer, flood protection and restoration work at City Hall.