57th Annual Fall Festival at Nelson Pioneer Farm This Weekend
Sep 11, 2023
OSKALOOSA -- The Nelson Pioneer Farm is hosting its 57th annual Fall Festival this Saturday (9/16). It's a celebration of pioneer living and a fun-filled community event for all ages. Enjoy games, crafts, petting zoo,…
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Open Burning Ban in Mahaska County Now in Effect
Sep 08, 2023
OSKALOOSA -- An open burning ban has taken effect in Mahaska County as of this morning. The office of the Iowa State Fire Marshal says they received a request from Oskaloosa Fire Chief Scott Vaughan…
Road Closure on Iowa 92 in Oskaloosa Scheduled for September 18
Sep 07, 2023
CHARITON -- If you are driving on Iowa 92 in Oskaloosa on Monday, Sept. 18, you will need to be aware of a hot-mix asphalt patching project that may slow down your trip. Construction crews…
Pella City Council Approves Ambulance Agreement with Surrounding Townships
Sep 06, 2023
By Sam Parsons The Pella City Council met last night and formally approved a 28E agreement for ambulance and emergency medical services with surrounding townships. The agreement includes Lake Prairie and Summit Townships in Marion…
City of Ottumwa Primary Candidates Set for October 10, 2023
Sep 05, 2023
OTTUMWA -- There will be a primary election to determine the final candidates for City Council race in this fall’s City election. Two Council seats will become open this fall. Current Council Members Russ Hull…
Oskaloosa Main Street Tabs New Director
Sep 01, 2023
OSKALOOSA -- Oskaloosa Main Street is excited to announce Angella Foster as the new Program Director. She will begin her position working in the Oskaloosa Main Street district on September 18. Angella joins Oskaloosa Main…
US Hwy 63, Eddyville Rd Intersection to Close in September
Aug 31, 2023
OTTUMWA -- The intersection of US Highway 63 and Eddyville Rd., locally called the "Chillicothe turn off" will be undergoing construction to improve safety at that intersection. On September 11, 2023, the intersection will be…
Iowa Department of Education releases new spring student assessment results
Aug 30, 2023
DES MOINES — The Iowa Department of Education today released new spring 2023 assessment results from the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress for students in grades 3-11. The overall results show little improvement over…
Mahaska YMCA Hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Aug 28, 2023
By Sam Parsons The Mahaska County YMCA commemorated the opening of its new facility in Oskaloosa on Sunday with its ribbon cutting ceremony. The ceremony featured an open house, guided tours, food trucks, inflatable games,…
Candidate Filing Period for Marion County Elections Begins Next Week
Aug 24, 2023
KNOXVILLE -- The Regular City School Election in Marion County will take place on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. All regular countywide polling sites (17) will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. The Marion…