LOCAL NEWS

Mahaska Health Celebrates 12th Annual Run in the Sun

OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska Health Serenity House is hosting the 12th annual Run in the Sun 2k/5k event at the Statesman Community Stadium on August 5th, 2023. More than 300 runners, walkers, and volunteers are expected…
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Musical and Agricultural Heritage of Oskaloosa to be Celebrated at 36th Annual Sweet Corn Serenade

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…
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Pella City Council Discusses Community Center, Ambulance Services

By Sam Parsons The Pella City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday and had policy and planning discussions on the Community Center and ambulance service. In April, the council approved an architectural and engineering…
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New-Look Mahaska County YMCA Set to Open August 1

OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska County is about to get healthier in mind, body and spirit. On August 1, 2023, the Mahaska County YMCA will open its doors at 1521 Green Street, Oskaloosa. The new state-of-the-art facility…
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Oskaloosa City Council Approves Plan for New Recreation and Entertainment Facility

By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa City Council held a regular meeting last night and approved the site plan for a new recreation and entertainment facility at the Gateway Commercial Park subdivision. The proposed 46,000 SF…
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Southern Iowa Fair Begins Today

By Sam Parsons The Southern Iowa Fair returns to Oskaloosa for another go-round this week. Each day at the fair, the Kids Zone and Tractor Engine & Display will be open all day to visitors,…
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Oskaloosa High School FFA Hosting Annual Pie Social Next Week

OSKALOOSA -- Oskaloosa High School's FFA Chapter announced that they'll be hosting their annual pie social next week. This year, the event spans three nights filled with delicious pies and treats. Monday, July 17: Oskaloosa…
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City of Ottumwa Extends Blocks to Neighborhoods Program Deadline to July 26, 2023

OTTUMWA -- The City of Ottumwa is extending the deadline for the Blocks to Neighborhoods Grant Program. The Blocks to Neighborhoods program will reimburse property owners up to $2,500 for exterior property upgrades. In addition,…
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State leaders gear up to celebrate Oskaloosa Innovation Park

OSKALOOSA -- State officials are on their way to Oskaloosa to celebrate and begin promoting Iowa’s latest certified site for development. The official announcement will happen on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at 9 AM at…
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Drug Investigation in Ottumwa Leads to Arrest

OTTUMWA -- On Thursday, June 22, 2023, officers from the Ottumwa Police Department, Wapello County Sheriff’s Department, and the Southeast Iowa Inter-Agency Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at 515 Ray Street, in Ottumwa…
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