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Students Build Future Through Construction Trades Program

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…
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Pella City Council Approves Construction of New Rec Center

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…
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2025 Make Ottumwa Shine Litter Cleanup Set for April 18-27

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…
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Authorities Searching for Missing Juveniles

**UPDATE**: The missing juveniles have been found. PELLA -- The Pella Police Department requests the community's assistance in locating two missing juveniles. The juveniles are presumed to be together. Both were reported missing at approximately…
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Mahaska Health to Host 4th Annual Baby Fair Tomorrow

OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska Health, a designated Center of Excellence for Maternity Care and OB-GYN and Family Medicine team, is hosting its 4th Annual Baby Fair on Saturday, April 12th, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00…
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"Creating Buzz: The Joy, Ease, and Challenge of Supporting Pollinators" Presentation at the Environmental Learning Center Tomorrow

OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska County Conservation invites the public to join them at the Environmental Learning Center, 2342 Hwy  92, on April 11 for an engaging and inspiring presentation titled “Creating Buzz: The Joy, Ease, and …
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Friends of Mahaska County Conservation Awarded Grant from McWane Foundation

OSKALOOSA -- Friends of Mahaska County Conservation has been awarded a grant from the McWane Foundation.  This grant for $80,000 will be used for the Mahaska County Conservation All-Inclusive Nature Playscape and Community Area. The…
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Mahaska County Board of Supervisors Approves 28E Agreements for SE Connector, Police Protection Services

By Sam Parsons The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting yesterday morning and approved a 28E Joint Public Service Agreement between Mahaska County and the City of Oskaloosa for the Southeast Connector…
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Mahaska Health to Host 4th Annual Baby Fair

OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska Health, a designated Center of Excellence for Maternity Care and OB-GYN and Family Medicine team, is hosting its 4th Annual Baby Fair on Saturday, April 12th, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00…
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Fatality Reported in Ottumwa Motorcycle Accident

OTTUMWA -- On 3/31/2025 at approximately 7:07 PM, the Ottumwa Police Department and Ottumwa Fire Department responded near the intersection of Clay and Benton Streets for a single vehicle accident involving a motorcycle.  Upon arrival,…
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