“Getting Started with Backyard Chickens” Workshop Set for January 25 in Oskaloosa
Dec 14, 2023
OSKALOOSA -- Learn the basics of choosing and caring for backyard chickens at a one-hour workshop Thursday January 25 in Oskaloosa. The workshop is sponsored by Mahaska County Extension and the ISU Extension and Outreach…
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Ottumwa's Citizen Police Academy Accepting Applications
Dec 13, 2023
OTTUMWA -- The Ottumwa Police Department will be holding their Annual Citizens Police Academy. The Academy gives citizens an opportunity to learn first-hand about local law enforcement. The curriculum covers patrol operations, crime investigation, use…
Two Deaths Confirmed in Ottumwa House Fire
Dec 12, 2023
OTTUMWA -- The city of Ottumwa has confirmed two deaths as a result of a house fire that occurred over the weekend. At 7:28 p.m. on Saturday, December 9, a house fire was reported at…
Oskaloosa Schools Accept Book Donations from Book Vault, Community Members
Dec 08, 2023
OSKALOOSA, IOWA — The Oskaloosa Community Schools would like to express its gratitude to Book Vault and the community members who participated in the "Christmas Around the World" event in November. The initiative aimed to…
Secretary Naig Announces Expansion of Southeast Iowa Water Quality Project
Dec 07, 2023
DES MOINES -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced that a successful Water Quality Initiative (WQI) project in Wapello, Mahaska, Keokuk, and Jefferson Counties is expanding in territory while beginning a new phase that…
Dog Licenses to be Available in Ottumwa
Dec 06, 2023
OTTUMWA -- Ottumwa dog owners are reminded that City dog licenses are required for any dog over the age of four months in the City of Ottumwa, unless the dog is kept in a kennel licensed by…
Mahaska Chamber Announces 2024 Lineup for "Coffee and Conversations"
Dec 05, 2023
OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska Chamber & Development Group is announcing the anticipated 2024 lineup for its Coffee & Conversation event, previously known as Eggs and Issues. This engaging series of informative sessions provides Mahaska County…
Area Dance and Color Guard Teams Compete in State Championships
Dec 04, 2023
By Sam Parsons The Iowa State Dance and Drill Team Association Championships took place late last week. Oskaloosa High School earned a total of 5 Division I ratings, as their Class II Color Guard team…
Oskaloosa's 36th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade is Tomorrow
Dec 01, 2023
OSKALOOSA -- The 36th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade will take place on Saturday, December 2nd in downtown Oskaloosa, starting at 7:00 pm. “The Oskaloosa Main Street office is gearing up for a magical event. This year’s theme…
Full Road Closure over Red Rock Dam Dec. 6-8 and 13-15
Nov 30, 2023
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 Dec. 6-8 and 13-15. During that time, a detour will…