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DES MOINES – On Friday, Governor Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced $38 million in workforce housing tax credits to develop new housing opportunities in communities across the state. The awards will…

OTTUMWA -- The U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance, through Justice & Security Strategies, Inc. announced that it will award the Ottumwa Police Department a micro-grant for body-worn cameras.  This is part of…

DAVIS COUNTY -- The Davis County Sheriff’s Office reports that missing teenager Kaylee Arnold has been located and is being reunited with family. Two nights ago, the sheriff’s office, along with the Iowa Department of…

KNOXVILLE -- The Marion County Development Commission (MCDC) is now accepting applications for the 2023-24 Leadership Red Rock class.  Leadership Red Rock is an issue-oriented leadership program that develops leadership skills and increases community awareness…

OTTUMWA -- On June 6, 2023, the Ottumwa Police Department started an investigation involving 4 female juvenile victims who had been sexually assaulted by the same male.  Three victims were 14 years old and the…

DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announced today that his office has released a new and updated handbook for Iowa notaries. Iowa notaries are essential components of Iowa’s business, legal, financial, and…

OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska County Master Gardeners announced a Tomato Fest will be held Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 6 PM.   Their first Tomato Fest was celebrated in 2005 when Stan & Susan Gilland, then Master…

By Sam Parsons The Marion County Sheriff's Office reported three missing juveniles yesterday and are seeking public assistance in locating them. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information to assist us in locating Connor…

PELLA — Pella Regional Health Center is partnering with the Oskaloosa Lions Club to offer free vision screenings for children, from 6 months old through kindergarten, on Thursday, August 3 from 4-6 pm. The screenings…

OSKALOOSA -- Suzette Striegel, Mahaska County Extension Horticulture and Education Program coordinator will be answering questions about the upcoming Master Gardener training on Thursday, August 3, beginning at 12 pm (Noon). Suzette has coordinated the local Master Gardener training since 2003. The…