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Beacon News

Local news for Beacon, IA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Monday Aug 25 | Oskaloosa Herald

Partnerships aid in improving Mahaska County water quality

The Mahaska County Soil and Water Conservation District held a public meeting on May 13 for partners of the Muchakinock Creek Watershed Project.

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Related Topix: Agriculture, Science, Mahaska County, IA

Fri Aug 22, 2008

Oskaloosa Herald

2nd reading of airport ordinance passes

The Oskaloosa City Council moved closer to amending the City Code to allow for a regional airport and heard a presentation on recreation activities at Monday's meeting.

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Related Topix: Oskaloosa, IA, Mahaska County, IA

Wed Aug 20, 2008

Oskaloosa Herald

Ready, set go to new playground in Beacon

Community volunteers and the William Penn men's soccer team help build a new playground at Beacon's City Park Friday.

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Related Topix: Leighton, IA, Mahaska County, IA

Fri Jun 13, 2008

Oskaloosa Herald

The Floods of 2008

The house of Milton Vos, at 1364 Old Highway 102, sits just 600 feet from the advancing water of the South Skunk River and Buckley Creek.

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Related Topix: Eddyville, IA, Richland, IA, Oskaloosa, IA, Mahaska County, IA

Wed May 21, 2008

Oskaloosa Herald

Three arrested on burglary charges

Three people are facing burglary charges after being arrested near Champion Storage.

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Related Topix: Oskaloosa, IA, What Cheer, IA, Mahaska County, IA

Tue Apr 15, 2008

Oskaloosa Herald

Farm southwest of Beacon sustains tornado damage Friday

“My wife looked out the window and saw some rotation in the clouds”

Wayne Ver Steeg was picking up the pieces Friday afternoon after a tornado damaged his barnyard the night before. via Oskaloosa Herald

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Related Topix: Oskaloosa, IA, Weather

Tue Apr 01, 2008

Oskaloosa Herald

Mahaska County sheriff showdown: DeGeest

“It was probably the most intense school I've ever been to”

Sheriff Paul DeGeest is planning to upgrade the fleet and install a new security system in the courthouse. via Oskaloosa Herald

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Related Topix: Mahaska County, IA, Oskaloosa, IA, University Park, IA, Eddyville, IA

Tue Jan 29, 2008

Oskaloosa Herald

Community reaches out to Malloy family

“There's been a real great outpouring of support.”

YMCA staff members prepare spaghetti dinners in the YMCA kitchen Monday evening for a benefit dinner for the family of Morgan Malloy. via Oskaloosa Herald

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Related Topix: Mahaska County, IA, Oskaloosa, IA

Sat Jan 26, 2008

Oskaloosa Herald

Four water mains break in one week

“It's been non-stop around here”

Four water mains have broke this week, causing the Oskaloosa Water Department to work around the clock to get things fixed. via Oskaloosa Herald

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Related Topix: Oskaloosa, IA

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Beacon, Iowa is located in Mahaska County. Zip codes in Beacon, IA include 52534.

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