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Ag Day Field Trip for Mahaska County 3rd Graders Teaches Youth About Importance of Agriculture

By Sam Parsons The Mahaska County Farm Bureau hosted their annual Ag Day field trip for Mahaska county 3rd graders yesterday at the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds. The event aims to teach Mahaska county 3rd grade…
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Students Build Future Through Construction Trades Program

OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Students in Oskaloosa High School’s Construction Trades program are putting the final touches on this year’s house, gaining hands-on experience in nearly every phase of home construction under the guidance of instructor…
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Pella City Council Approves Construction of New Rec Center

By Sam Parsons The Pella City Council held a regular meeting last night and formally approved the next steps to build a new indoor recreation center. The rec center has been in the works for…
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2025 Make Ottumwa Shine Litter Cleanup Set for April 18-27

OTTUMWA -- The City of Ottumwa announced that the annual Make Ottumwa Shine litter cleanup event will take place from April 18-27, 2025. This event, which coincides with Earth Day, is a regular spring event…
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Authorities Searching for Missing Juveniles

**UPDATE**: The missing juveniles have been found. PELLA -- The Pella Police Department requests the community's assistance in locating two missing juveniles. The juveniles are presumed to be together. Both were reported missing at approximately…
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Mahaska Health to Host 4th Annual Baby Fair Tomorrow

OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska Health, a designated Center of Excellence for Maternity Care and OB-GYN and Family Medicine team, is hosting its 4th Annual Baby Fair on Saturday, April 12th, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00…
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"Creating Buzz: The Joy, Ease, and Challenge of Supporting Pollinators" Presentation at the Environmental Learning Center Tomorrow

OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska County Conservation invites the public to join them at the Environmental Learning Center, 2342 Hwy  92, on April 11 for an engaging and inspiring presentation titled “Creating Buzz: The Joy, Ease, and …
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Friends of Mahaska County Conservation Awarded Grant from McWane Foundation

OSKALOOSA -- Friends of Mahaska County Conservation has been awarded a grant from the McWane Foundation.  This grant for $80,000 will be used for the Mahaska County Conservation All-Inclusive Nature Playscape and Community Area. The…
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Mahaska County Board of Supervisors Approves 28E Agreements for SE Connector, Police Protection Services

By Sam Parsons The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting yesterday morning and approved a 28E Joint Public Service Agreement between Mahaska County and the City of Oskaloosa for the Southeast Connector…
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Mahaska Health to Host 4th Annual Baby Fair

OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska Health, a designated Center of Excellence for Maternity Care and OB-GYN and Family Medicine team, is hosting its 4th Annual Baby Fair on Saturday, April 12th, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00…
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