LOCAL NEWS

PELLA -- Central College President Mark Putnam announced the public launch of “A World of Good.” The $50 million initiative aims to generate unprecedented support for scholarships and endowments for student experiences, academic innovation, community partnerships and long-term sustainability.…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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 -- 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…

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…

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…

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…