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Oskaloosa, Mahaska County Government Representatives Speak at First Coffee and Conversation

By Sam Parsons The Mahaska Chamber hosted its first Coffee and Conversation event of 2025 on Saturday morning at Smokey Row Coffee. The weekend’s forum featured local government officials from the city of Oskaloosa and…
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Mahaska Chamber to Host First 2025 Coffee and Conversation Tomorrow

OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska Chamber & Development Group is announcing the anticipated 2025 lineup for its Coffee & Conversation event, previously known as Eggs & Issues. This engaging series of informative sessions provides Mahaska County…
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Chamber Scholarship Applications Available

OSKALOOSA -- High school seniors living in Mahaska County and attending any high school are eligible to apply now for a Chamber Scholarship sponsored by the Mahaska Chamber & Development Group. Information is available from…
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Newton Named Iowa Thriving Community for 2025; Oskaloosa, Knoxville Receive Extended Designations

DES MOINES -- Meeting the housing demands of our robust economy is going to require a strategic, proactive and innovative effort, including from Iowa communities and employers to ensure that all Iowans can afford and…
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"Pot of Gold 5k and Half Marathon" to Benefit OHS Runners

OSKALOOSA -- A new 5k/half-marathon event has been announced for the city of Oskaloosa this March. The Pot of Gold 5k and Half Marathon will be held on Saturday, March 29, at recreation trails throughout…
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Ottumwa Man Charged with Human Trafficking, Sexual Abuse

OTTUMWA -- On December 24, 2024, the Ottumwa Police Department received a complaint about a possible sexual assault at a residence in the 200 Block of South Ward Street in Ottumwa.  Police identified a 12…
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Sean Canto Named New Ottumwa Fire Chief

OTTUMWA -- Sean Canto of Rochester Hills, MI, has been named as the City of Ottumwa’s new Fire Chief. Chief Canto has been in the fire service for 33 years. He began his fire service…
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Mahaska County Board of Supervisors Hosts Organizational Meeting, Consolidates General Relief and Veteran's Affairs

By Sam Parsons The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors held their first regular meeting of the new calendar year this morning. The board re-elected Mark Groenendyk as Chair of the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors,…
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Mahaska County Board of Supervisors to Meet for First Time in 2025 This Morning

By Sam Parsons The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors will host their first meeting of the new calendar year this morning. The board will be hosting their annual organizational meeting, which will entail the election…
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Traffic Stop in Oskaloosa Leads to Charges for Bussey Man

OSKALOOSA -- A Bussey man is now facing charges after a traffic stop in the city of Oskaloosa yesterday. Yesterday afternoon, officers from the Oskaloosa Police Department conducted a vehicle stop in the 600 block…
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