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Mahaska County Farm Bureau Hosts Breakfast Battle for Food Insecure Families

By Sam Parsons Mahaska County Farm Bureau hosted their annual Breakfast Battle at the Oskaloosa Hy-Vee and the Oskaloosa Fareway this morning. The event was hosted in recognition of National Ag Week, and it featured…
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Fremont Man Arrested after Single Vehicle Accident

FREMONT – A Fremont man was arrested this week after a single vehicle accident in the city of Fremont. The Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office says that on Tuesday evening, they were dispatched to the Fremont…
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High Wind Warning Takes Effect at 4pm

DES MOINES -- A High Wind Warning will go into effect for our area this afternoon. The National Weather Service in Des Moines issued the warning for Appanoose, Mahaska, Monroe, Davis, and Wapello Counties. It…
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Mahaska Board of Supervisors Discusses Police Protection with Keomah Village

By Sam Parsons The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting this morning and approved a 28E agreement for police protection services with the city of Leighton. The Board also discussed police protection…
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Mahaska County Conservation Wins Prestigious Award at Iowa Tourism Conference

ALTOONA -- Mahaska County Conservation is thrilled to announce its recognition at the 2025  Iowa Tourism Conference, held on March 12-13 at Prairie Meadows in Altoona. The organization was  honored with one of only eight…
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Red Flag Warning, Wind Advisory in Effect Today as Severe Weather Approaches

DES MOINES -- Two severe weather alerts go into effect for our area at 1pm this afternoon as severe weather is in the forecast this evening. The National Weather Service in Des Moines issued a…
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Bridge View Center to Host Several Concerts This Month

By Sam Parsons The Bridge View Center in Ottumwa is set to host several different concert performances this month. A performance from Fool House will hit the stage this Saturday, while the last week of…
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Mahaska Man Charged with Forgery, Fraudulent Sales Practice, Theft and Identity Theft

Des Moines - Benjamin Doak, age 44, of Oskaloosa, has been charged with one count of Forgery (Aggravated Misdemeanor), one count of Fraudulent Sales Practice over $10,000 (Class C felony), one count of theft in…
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Eldon Man Arrested for Sexual Abuse in Case that Began in 2005

ELDON -- An Eldon man has been arrested following the re-opening of a sexual abuse investigation from 2005. In 2024, the Wapello County Sheriff's Office re-opened an investigation into a 2005 sexual abuse case in…
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Oskaloosa Council Approves Hires for City Manager, City Clerk/Finance Director

By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa City Council met earlier this week and officially announced the hiring of their new city manager. Nebraska native Shawn Metcalf will be the city’s next manager effective on April 7,…
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