Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress Launches Foundation
Aug 04, 2023
OTTUMWA – Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress is proud to announce the launch of Greater Ottumwa Development Foundation, an independently governed 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization to be located in Ottumwa, IA. The organization will serve…
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Pella City Council Approves Scholte Garden Historic District
Aug 03, 2023
By Sam Parsons The Pella City Council met earlier this week and held a public hearing to approve an ordinance forming the Scholte Garden Historic District. The city’s Historic Preservation Commission approved a request to…
Ottumwa City Council Discusses City Hall Improvements
Aug 02, 2023
By Sam Parsons The Ottumwa City Council met last night and held a public hearing to approve the plans, specs, form of contract, and estimated cost for their City Hall Improvements project. The project would…
City of Ottumwa Dismisses Three Firefighters After Investigation
Aug 01, 2023
By Sam Parsons After an investigation spanning over two months, the city of Ottumwa has dismissed three members of their fire department. In May, the city announced that it had hired the Des Moines-based firm…
Four-Vehicle Accident Results in Death of Local Couple Near Ottumwa
Jul 31, 2023
OTTUMWA -- A four-vehicle crash in a bridge work zone resulted in the death of a local couple on Friday night. The Iowa State Patrol reports that at around 7:57pm on Friday, a semi truck…
Mahaska Residents to be Inducted into 4-H Hall of Fame Next Month
Jul 28, 2023
OSKALOOSA -- Jerry and Kathleen Rempe of Mahaska County will be inducted into the 2023 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair on Sunday,…
36th Annual Sweet Corn Serenade is Today
Jul 27, 2023
OSKALOOSA -- The 36th Annual Sweet Corn Serenade is being held on Thursday, July 27 in downtown Oskaloosa. This year’s event includes kids’ activities, food vendors, and a Craft & Vendor Fair starting at 12…
Accident report says Pella man in Army's basic training died of severe head injury from a fall
Jul 26, 2023
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The Army Times is reporting the 19-year-old from Pella who died earlier this month at a military base in Georgia fell and hit his head during a nighttime drill.…
Heat Advisory In Effect Beginning at Noon Today
Jul 26, 2023
OSKALOOSA -- The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a heat advisory for much of the state of Iowa beginning at 12pm today (7/26) and running through 9pm tomorrow night. The NWS says…
Fall Master Gardener Training Applications Close on August 18
Jul 25, 2023
AMES, Iowa – The application window opened July 17 for the fall 2023 Master Gardener training cohort, which will be offered in 55 counties or extension regions, including Mahaska County. Iowans wishing to complete Master…