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INTERIM DIRECTOR OF TEACHING AND LEARNING BEGINS IN AUGUST

OSKALOOSA, IOWA — Oskaloosa Community Schools will have a new curriculum leader this fall as Johanna Cooper is appointed the Interim Director of Teaching and Learning. This position replaces the curriculum director position held by…
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Arrest Made in Wapello County Auto Theft

PRESS RELEASE - Wapello County Sheriff's Office On June 6th, 2022, at approximately 10:41 A.M., a concerned citizen contacted the Wapello County Sheriff’ Office and explained that he found a recently burnt vehicle in a…
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Pella Police Recover Stolen Vehicle

Pella, IA- On July 18, 2022 at approximately 7:30 am, a Pella Police officer observed a silver F-150 traveling northbound on Broadway Street near the intersection of Liberty Street. The vehicle was traveling very slow,…
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Van Utrecht crowned queen

PRESS RELEASE By: RD Keep, North Mahaska Communications Specialist OSKALOOSA – Lexi Van Utrecht, a 2022 graduate of North Mahaska High School, is wearing a new crown. The 2021 North Mahaska homecoming queen is this…
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Local/Urban Prairie Field Day to Be Held

Mahaska County office of Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) along with the Mahaska County Master Gardeners will host an Local/Urban Prairie Field Day Tuesday, August 23, beginning at 6 pm at the Oskaloosa Elementary.  Other…
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Pella Regional to Offer Free Vision Screenings for Young Children

Pella Regional Health Center is partnering with the Oskaloosa Lions Club to offer free vision screenings for children from six months old through kindergarten. The screenings are designed to provide early detection and treatment of…
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Mahaska Chamber Hosting Business & Industry Forum on Potential Transload Facility

OSKALOOSA – The Mahaska Chamber & Development Group, in partnership with the City of Oskaloosa and Mahaska County continue to investigate critical infrastructure in and around the Oskaloosa Innovation Park. They are inviting any businesses…
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Diaper Derby Returns to Southern Iowa Fair

OSKALOOSA – Back by popular demand, the Diaper Derby is returning to the Southern Iowa Fair in Oskaloosa on Saturday, July 23. The event will be held at the Free Stage starting at 9 am.…
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IHCC Receives Grants for Facility Renovation

Indian Hills Community College has been named the recipient of three community grants to support the creation of the new Criminal Justice Training Facility for current and future law enforcement officers. The Van Buren Foundation,…
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Oskaloosa Elementary Awarded Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Grant

Oskaloosa Elementary School has been selected as a Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) school. The FFVP provides all enrolled children in participating schools with a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables throughout the school…
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