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Pella School Board Hears Project Updates
Aug 23, 2022 by Sam Parsons
The Pella Community School District held a board meeting last night and heard updates on some of their ongoing projects. Construction on a new HVAC system is still ongoing at the high school, and superintendent…
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United Way of Mahaska County Gearing Up for Day of Caring
Aug 23, 2022 by Sam Parsons
United Way of Mahaska County is gearing up for its Day of Caring next month, and we spoke with director Michela Friesen about what to expect. Friesen told us about what Day of Caring is…
Disc Golf 101 at Caldwell Park
Aug 22, 2022 by Sam Parsons
OSKALOOSA -- You can learn how to throw discs and play disc golf by attending the Disc Golf 101 at Caldwell Park, just behind the Environmental Learning Center on Friday, August 26th from 6:00-7:30 pm. The…
Central College to Host STEM Visit Day
Aug 19, 2022 by Sam Parsons
PELLA -- Central College will host a hands-on STEM Visit Day for high school students Friday, Sept. 30. The event allows prospective students to make connections, tour campus, get their hands dirty and discover what…
Ottumwa Council Discusses New State Laws on ATV/UTV Usage
Aug 19, 2022 by Sam Parsons
The Ottumwa city council met this week and had a brief discussion on the new ATV and UTV laws that went into effect at the state level last month. City Administrator Philip Rath said that…
EBF School District Awarded Therapeutic Classrooms Grant from Iowa Dept of Education
Aug 18, 2022 by Sam Parsons
EDDYVILLE -- The EBF school district was awarded a Therapeutic Classroom grant from the Iowa Department of Education for $222,240. “We are very excited about receiving this grant to provide support to the Explore Academy…
Ottumwa Man Arrested After Wife Shot with Crossbow
Aug 18, 2022 by Sam Parsons
OTTUMWA -- An Ottumwa man is facing an attempted murder charge after police officers say he shot his wife with a crossbow. The Ottumwa Police Department reports that yesterday morning, officers responded to a report…
Pella Council Moves Forward With Airport Expansion
Aug 17, 2022 by Sam Parsons
The Pella city council met last night and began by swearing in new officer Mitchell Monarchino to the Pella police department. The council also heard a report from the city's main electric utility company, Missouri…
Ottumwa Motorcyclist in Critical Condition After Accident
Aug 17, 2022 by Sam Parsons
OTTUMWA – A motorcyclist in Ottumwa is now in critical condition at a Des Moines hospital after the motorcycle he was driving collided with a car yesterday. The Ottumwa Police Department reports that yesterday morning,…
Long Time Oskaloosa Police Officer Gary Kutcher Retiring
Aug 16, 2022 by Sam Parsons
The Oskaloosa city council met last night and recognized the retirement of long time police officer Gary Kutcher. Kutcher has served the Oskaloosa Police Department for 33 years, the last five of which were mostly…
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