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City of Ottumwa to Host City Council Primary Election Tomorrow

OTTUMWA -- The City of Ottumwa would like to remind citizens of a Primary occurring on August 13, 2024. Four candidates have filed paperwork to fill the City Council seat vacated by Sandra Pope late…
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Mahaska Health Celebrates Community for Record-Breaking Run in the Sun Event

OSKALOOSA -- On Saturday, August 3rd, 2024, Mahaska Health hosted its annual Run in the Sun fundraising event for the Mahaska Health Foundation and the Hospice Serenity House. With over 600 participants and over $50,000…
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Central College Breaks Scholarship Fundraising Goal

PELLA -- Central College exceeded its goal for the Journey Scholarship Fund receiving $1,723,466 during fiscal year 2023-24 to support annual student scholarships. At Central, 100% of gifts to the Journey Scholarship Fund directly support…
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Ottumwa Storm Debris Collection Site Closing This Weekend

OTTUMWA -- The storm debris collection site in the gravel parking lot on the other side from Bridge View Center will be closing Sunday August 11, 2024. Curbside yard waste pickup is still available. Sticks…
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Mahaska Board of Supervisors Approves 28E Agreements with City of Fremont, Discontinues Search for Economic Development Director

By Sam Parsons The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting yesterday morning. The board approved new 28E agreements with the city of Fremont for Police Protection Services in fiscal years 2024 and…
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Mahaska County Board of Supervisors to Consider 28E Agreements, Hiring of Economic Development Director

By Sam Parsons The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors have their next regularly scheduled meeting scheduled for this morning. The agenda features the consideration of 28E agreements with the city of Fremont for Police Protection…
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Mahaska Health's 13th Annual Run in the Sun is Tomorrow

OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska Health is excited to host the annual 5K/2K Run in the Sun supporting Hospice Serenity House and caregivers in their mission to provide personalized, compassionate care to patients and their families. The…
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Attorney General Bird Warns Iowans of Lottery Scams

DES MOINES -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today issued a warning to Iowans about devastating lottery scams. Last year, Americans lost nearly $340 million to lottery scams. Lottery scams occur when con artists tell victims that they…
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Ottumwa Man Charged with Murder after Stabbing

OTTUMWA -- An Ottumwa man is being charged with murder after a fatal stabbing in the overnight hours yesterday. On July 30, 2024 at approximately 1:02 a.m., police were called to Foster Park in Ottumwa…
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Heat Advisory for Our Area Today

DES MOINES -- A heat advisory will be in effect for our area today.  The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a heat advisory for portions of central, south central, southeast, southwest, and…
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