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City of Oskaloosa Receives RISE Grant for Southeast Connector

OSKALOOSA – Last Wednesday, a funding commitment from the Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy (RISE) Fund was approved by the Iowa Department of Transportation Commission for a connector project at the Oskaloosa Innovation Park, through the…
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Nomination Papers for Ottumwa City Council Election Now Available

OTTUMWA -- This year the City/School election will be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.  There are two City Council positions open for election this fall. The City Council positions are four-year terms. The terms…
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Stewards of the Beautiful Land Program Starts This Week in Mahaska County

OSKALOOSA -- Trees Forever, The Tallgrass Prairie Center, various County Conservation Boards and Roadside Programs are offering Stewards of the Beautiful Land for a sixth year, starting Thursday, June 22nd . Stewards of the Beautiful…
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6th Annual BBQ 4 Badges is Today and Tomorrow

OSKALOOSA -- The 6th Annual BBQ 4 Badges begins today with the main events happening tomorrow in downtown Oskaloosa. BBQ 4 Badges began in 2018 as a way to raise money for Mahaska County's Emergency…
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Life-Size Mammoth Replica Open House to be Hosted by Mahaska County Conservation Board

OSKALOOSA -- On June 27th, 2023, 4pm-8pm The Mahaska County Conservation Board will be hosting an Open House at the Environmental Learning Center 2342 Hwy 92 Oskaloosa, Iowa to celebrate the arrival of the full…
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2023 Art on the Square Held

OSKALOOSA -- On this past picture-perfect Saturday, Art on the Square returned for its 54th year. Festivities included over 30 artist booths, an Emerging Artist area for first-time participants, live local musicians from Muse Music…
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Remains of Korean War Corporal from Ottumwa Area Identified

OTTUMWA -- The remains of a U.S. Army Corporal from the Ottumwa area who died as a prisoner of war during the Korean conflict were recently identified and will be returned to Iowa for burial. …
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City of Oskaloosa Receives $300,000 Brownfields Assessment Grant

LENEXA, KAN. – On Friday, June 9, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 presented a $300,000 ceremonial check to the City of Oskaloosa, Iowa. The city hosted the ceremony at the Oskaloosa Town…
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Inmate Found Unresponsive in Jasper County Jail

NEWTON -- An inmate was found unresponsive in the Jasper county Jail last night and authorities are now investigating the cause. The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office says that at around 12:25am on Thursday morning, Jasper…
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Iowa Hwy 23 Road Closure Begins Today

CHARITON – If you are driving on Iowa Highway 23 southeast of Oskaloosa you will need to be aware of a construction project that may slow down your trip. Construction crews will be replacing a…
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