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Two Arrested for Weekend Burglary

OSKALOOSA -- The Oskaloosa Police Department made two arrests in connection with the burglary of a vehicle over the weekend. On January 5, 2024, at around 6:47 a.m., officers were called to the 1000 block…
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Winter Storm Warning in Effect Starting This Afternoon

By Sam Parsons A winter storm warning will go into effect for our area beginning at 3pm this afternoon. The National Weather Service in Des Moines announced over the weekend that the area would be…
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Oskaloosa High School Launches New Esports Program

OSKALOOSA -- Oskaloosa High School will soon launch its new Esports program, an initiative aimed at bringing together students with a passion for gaming and providing them with a structured and competitive platform. The winter…
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Road Closures over Red Rock Dam Jan. 10-12, 17-19

KNOXVILLE, Iowa – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, announces a full road closure to Highway T15 across the Red Rock Dam January 10-12 and January 17-19. There will be no detour…
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Community Appreciation Open House to be Held for Outgoing Ottumwa Council Members

OTTUMWA -- A community appreciation open house for Marc Roe, Russ Hull, and Sandra Pope will be held on Thursday, December 28, 2023, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the second floor conference room…
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Ottumwa Youth Council to Form

OTTUMWA -- The City of Ottumwa is forming an Ottumwa Youth Council and invites area students that will be in grades 9-12 for the 2023-2024 school year to apply. Students need only to live in…
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Mahaska Resident Among Women Impacting Agriculture Honored

AMES, Iowa – Four women received the Women Impacting Agriculture award for their contributions to Iowa agriculture on Nov. 30 at the seventh annual Iowa Women in Ag Leadership Conference organized by Iowa State University…
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City of Oskaloosa Extends Agreement with Osky Main Street

By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa City Council held their final regular meeting of 2023 last night and approved a resolution of support and financial commitment for the Main Street Program. Main Street Iowa requires a…
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Marion County Development Accepting Nominations for Top 10 Under 40 Through January

KNOXVILLE -- The Marion County Development Commission (MCDC) announced this month that nominations are being accepted to honor 10 young professionals in the Red Rock Area.   The purpose of these annual awards is to highlight…
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Ottumwa Man in Custody After High-Speed Chase in Downtown Oskaloosa

OSKALOOSA -- A high-speed chase in downtown Oskaloosa yesterday concluded with an Ottumwa man wanted on multiple outstanding warrants being taken into custody. On December 14, 2023, at approximately 9:16 a.m., School Resource Officer Nord…
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