Mahaska County Conservation Breaks Ground for Playscape Project
Apr 28, 2025
By Sam Parsons Mahaska County Conservation hosted the groundbreaking ceremony for their all-inclusive nature playscape and community area on Friday afternoon. Local officials and Mahaska County Conservation board members lined up with their shovels to…
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Clow Valve Grant Fuels Growth of Oskaloosa High School Robotics Program
Apr 25, 2025
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — A $5,000 grant from Clow Valve is powering up the Oskaloosa High School robotics program, helping students build more robots, explore bold ideas, and connect directly with local industry leaders in automation.…
Rabedeaux to Step Down as William Penn AD, Remain at WPU in New Role
Apr 24, 2025
OSKALOOSA -- Aleesha Rabedeaux has announced she will step down as William Penn Athletics Director to pursue a new career opportunity within the University. Rabedeaux, who has served as AD since February 2024, will transition…
Oskaloosa School Board Approves Budget, Levy
Apr 23, 2025
By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa Community School Board held a special meeting last night to conduct a public hearing on their certified budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The board approved a final property tax…
Oskaloosa City Council Appoints Mayor, Councilmember to SCRAA
Apr 22, 2025
By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa City Council hosted a regular meeting last night and held public hearings to certify their budget for the upcoming fiscal year and adopt that budget and its accompanying levying tax.…
Oskaloosa High School Receives Grant Funding to Renovate Weight Room
Apr 21, 2025
OSKALOOSA -- A collaborative effort supported by generous contributions from multiple community partners is set to transform the Oskaloosa High School weight room into a safer, more functional training space for students and athletes across…
Ag Day Field Trip for Mahaska County 3rd Graders Teaches Youth About Importance of Agriculture
Apr 18, 2025
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…
Students Build Future Through Construction Trades Program
Apr 17, 2025
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…
Pella City Council Approves Construction of New Rec Center
Apr 16, 2025
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…
2025 Make Ottumwa Shine Litter Cleanup Set for April 18-27
Apr 15, 2025
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…