Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Decreases to 2.9 Percent in March
Apr 19, 2024
DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 2.9 percent in March from a revised February rate of 3.0 percent. The state’s labor force participation rate fell to 67 percent from 67.2…
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Central College Opens Registrations for Leadership Youth Summit
Apr 18, 2024
PELLA -- Central College will host the inaugural Leadership Youth Summit from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 10-11. The two-day camp is open to students who will be in grades 7-12 in the fall…
Road Closure over Red Rock Dam April 22-24
Apr 17, 2024
KNOXVILLE, Iowa – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, announces a full road closure to Highway T15 across the Red Rock Dam April 22-24. The closure is necessary for contractors to continue…
Senior Art Showcase to Feature Art and Art Research
Apr 16, 2024
PELLA -- Central College's Class of 2024 Senior Art Exhibition will include work from nine students. The exhibit opens Wednesday, April 17, in the Mills Gallery, Lubbers Center on Central's campus. An artists' reception will…
Food Safety Certification Class Offered Next Month
Apr 15, 2024
OSKALOOSA -- Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach is offering a food safety training for food service managers on May 13 at Mahaska County Extension Office, 212 N. I Street in Oskaloosa from 9:00-6:00…
Music Concerts at Central This Spring
Apr 12, 2024
PELLA -- Central College music programs will perform throughout April. The public has many opportunities to enjoy musical ensemble concerts and recitals, all free. The A Cappella Choir and Chamber Singers will perform at 3…
Oskaloosa CSD Sets Public Hearing Date for 2024-25 Budget
Apr 11, 2024
By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa Community School District has set the date for a public hearing for their 2024-25 budget. The school board unanimously approved the budget for publishing during their regular meeting on Tuesday,…
Portion of Volksweg Trail at Lake Red Rock closed for repairs
Apr 10, 2024
KNOXVILLE, Iowa – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, has temporarily closed a small section of the Volksweg Trail at Lake Red Rock for repairs. The closure impacts the trail located near…
Weekly Crop Progress and Condition Report
Apr 09, 2024
DES MOINES -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally,…
Whitebreast Campground and Boat Ramp temporarily closed for roadwork
Apr 08, 2024
KNOXVILLE, Iowa – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, has temporarily closed the Whitebreast Campground entrance road at Lake Red Rock for repairs. The closure, which is anticipated to last until April…