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Water Summary Update: October rainfall breaks streak of dry months
Nov 10, 2023 by Sam Parsons
DES MOINES - October’s above-normal precipitation broke a streak of drier-than-normal months that began in March, according to the latest Water Summary Update. October’s statewide average precipitation was 3.12 inches, or 0.43 inches above normal.…
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City of Ottumwa 2023 City Council Election Results and Vacancies
Nov 09, 2023 by Sam Parsons
OTTUMWA -- Ottumwa City Council elections were held November 7, 2023. The winners of this election were Bill Hoffman Jr. and Keith Caviness. With Council Member Russ Hull being an appointed position to finish out…
Iowa’s furharvest season began Nov. 4
Nov 08, 2023 by Sam Parsons
DES MOINES -- Iowa trappers can expect to find good numbers of furbearers statewide during the 2023-24 season, that began on Nov. 4. “Our furbearer population is stable or trending up for most species, except…
OHS Marching Band Earns 50th Consecutive Division 1 Rating at IHSMA State Festival
Nov 03, 2023 by Sam Parsons
OSKALOOSA -- On October 14, the Oskaloosa High School Marching Band achieved a remarkable milestone by securing its 50th consecutive Division I (superior) rating at the Iowa High School Music Association (IHSMA) State Marching Band Festival. The…
Mahaska County Master Gardeners to Host Presentation on Types of Gardening Techniques
Nov 02, 2023 by Sam Parsons
OSKALOOSA -- On Thursday November 16 Types of Gardening Techniques will be the topic at the Noon horticulture presentations by Mahaska County Master Gardeners Aideen Vega Van Auken and Ezra Mixdorf. You have heard of some planting…
DNR looking for gray fox as part of a research project
Nov 01, 2023 by Sam Parsons
DES MOINES -- The Iowa DNR is asking trappers for help with a study on Iowa’s gray fox population. “We’re asking trappers who happen to catch a gray fox alive to contact me or wildlife…
ISU Extension ‘Money Smart’ Statewide Virtual Series Begins Nov. 14
Oct 31, 2023 by Sam Parsons
AMES, Iowa – As financial pressure from inflation continues, many Iowans may be worrying and wondering how they can cut costs and save money. The uncertainty may make anyone feel anxious about their personal financial…
Love INC Hosting Mahaska Connect This Weekend
Oct 30, 2023 by Sam Parsons
OSKALOOSA – Are you concerned about homelessness in our county or people that are struggling to survive? Sometimes determining where to go to find a particular service or knowing how to obtain those services is…
Iowa Department of Education releases new state school performance ratings and federal designations
Oct 27, 2023 by Sam Parsons
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Education today released the new Iowa School Performance Profiles, which includes new state school performance ratings and federal designations. The website shows: Schools that have been identified for additional support…
Secretary Naig Announces New Phase, Expanded Area for Southeast Iowa Water Quality Project
Oct 26, 2023 by Sam Parsons
DES MOINES -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that a successful Water Quality Initiative (WQI) project in Mahaska County is expanding into Jasper and Marion Counties while also adding a new phase…
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