Ottumwa Man Charged After 11 Year Old Girl Reported Missing and Found
May 31, 2023
OTTUMWA -- An Ottumwa man now faces multiple felony charges after an 11-year-old girl was reported missing and later found. On Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at approximately 4:35 a.m., the Ottumwa Police Department received information…
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Nathan Sage Named New Executive Director of Knoxville Chamber
May 25, 2023
KNOXVILLE -- The Knoxville Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has named Nathan Sage as its executive director. He will begin his role on May 30. "Nathan possesses many of the qualities that are required…
Oskaloosa Historical Trolley Stop Alley Ribbon Cutting and Open House to Take Place on June 10
May 24, 2023
OSKALOOSA – Organizers of the Trolley Stop Alley project will host a ribbon cutting and open house on Saturday, June 10 from 1 to 3 pm. The public is invited to attend the celebration for…
Pella School Board Approves Jefferson-Middle School Connector Project
May 23, 2023
By Sam Parsons The Pella Community School Board met last night and formally approved contract details for the construction of a connector between Jefferson Intermediate and Pella Middle School. The connector also includes a few…
Mahaska County Community Foundation Wraps up 2023 Grant Cycle
May 22, 2023
OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska County Community Foundation (MCCF) is pleased to announce that the 2023 grant cycle has concluded, with just over $110,000 awarded for projects within Mahaska County. The checks have been distributed to…
OHS Students Raising Funds for Trip to Debate Nationals
May 19, 2023
By Sam Parsons Two Oskaloosa High School students have qualified for the National Speech and Debate Tournament in Phoenix, Arizona, and are asking the community for help in raising funds for the trip. OHS seniors…
Old Hwy 163 Closed Starting Today
May 18, 2023
OSKALOOSA -- Starting today (5/18), Old Highway 163 in Mahaska County will be closed for a repaving project. The road will be closed until it is completely repaved, with the estimated completion date of mid-June.…
Pella City Council Approves Pay Increases for Volunteer Firefighters
May 17, 2023
By Sam Parsons The Pella City Council met last night and changed the city’s volunteer firefighter compensation plan. After discussing the possibility of pay increases at their previous council meeting, the council voted to increase…
Oskaloosa City Council Discusses 3-Lane Conversion Data, Vacant Buildings
May 16, 2023
By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa City Council met last night and received a presentation on the status of the city’s 3-lane conversion on A Avenue and Market Street, as well as the traffic signal installation…
Master Gardener Plant Sale will be held this Saturday
May 15, 2023
OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska County Master Gardeners will hold their annual plant sale Saturday May 20, 2023. It will be held 8 – 11 am at the Mahaska County Extension and Outreach Office auditorium. They…