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Pella Police Department to Host Citizens Public Safety Academy

The Pella Police Department announced that they will be hosting the Citizens Public Safety Academy beginning in September. The Citizens Public Safety Academy will incorporate components from the Pella Police and Fire Departments, as well…
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Tuition goes up by 4.25% at Iowa public universities

IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH BY: ROBIN OPSAHL Going to college will cost more at Iowa public universities starting next year, after the Iowa Board of Regents unanimously approved a tuition hike Wednesday. The board voted in favor…
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You didn’t win Mega Millions. Here’s when you can go for $1B

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A giant Mega Millions lottery jackpot ballooned to $1.02 billion after no one matched all six numbers Tuesday night and won the top prize. The new estimated jackpot for Friday’s…
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Iowa Department of Education awarded nearly $100,000 to increase use of locally grown foods in school meals

DES MOINES — The Iowa Department of Education today was awarded nearly $100,000 through a competitive grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and supported by matching funds from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship aimed…
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35th Annual Sweet Corn Serenade Happening on Thursday

The Sweet Corn Serenade makes its return this week in Oskaloosa for its 35th year. Some of the highlights for this year include craft and other vendors as well as food trucks set up in…
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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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