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OTTUMWA -- Area firefighters responded to two fires over the weekend of February 23, 2024. The first was a grass fire that occurred on February 23 in an empty field near the Gray Eagle Wildlife…

OSKALOOSA — The Mahaska County Courthouse will have altered hours of operation today, 2/26, as courthouse staff will be participating in various safety courses. The Mahaska County Sheriff’s office and EMA are holding various safety…

OTTUMWA -- Beginning Monday, February 26, 2024, the contractor constructing the new OHS Athletic Center will begin setting up construction fencing and traffic control around the construction zone. During the project, there will be NO…

OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska County Courthouse will have altered hours of operation next Monday, 2/26, as courthouse staff will be participating in various safety courses. The Mahaska County Sheriff’s office and EMA are holding various…

DES MOINES -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig released the following statement following the Iowa Senate's passage of the legislation that strengthens Iowa's foreign ownership of farmland law: “Iowa’s prohibition on the foreign ownership…

PELLA -- Central College earned five Best of Red Rock awards from the Marion County Economic Development Commission. Central received awards for: Best Catering Service Provider One of the Top 10 Things to Do/Attractions One…

OSKALOOSA -- Herbs are powerful flavor enhancers and an item you can grow to use in your own kitchen.  A presentation from Mahaska County Master Gardeners Ann Evans, Veronica Grim, and Lois Harris on Monday…

OSKALOOSA, IOWA — The Oskaloosa Community School District has named Sarah McGriff as the district’s new director of finance, effective February 26. McGriff brings a wealth of experience and a strong educational background to her…

OSKALOOSA -- Farmers can improve their knowledge of current pasture topics by attending a “Pasture Topics Discussion” Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 2 pm at the ISU Extension and Outreach- Mahaska County office, 212 North I Street,…

OSKALOOSA -- In recognition of American Heart Month, Mahaska Health, an Iowa ‘Center of Excellence for Cardiology,’ is hosting a free heart health community event. The Mahaska Health Cardiology Services team invites the community to…