Central College to Host an MLK Day Program
Jan 05, 2024
PELLA -- Central College will launch into the Spring 2024 semester with a full day of programming to recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day on campus. The community is invited to attend events beginning at…
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Ottumwa Holiday Tree Collection in January 2024
Jan 04, 2024
OTTUMWA -- Ottumwa residents wishing to dispose of live Christmas trees can leave them on the curb for regular weekly bulky item collection in the month of January. The trees are recycled into mulch and…
Mahaska County Master Gardeners to Host Seed Starting Presentation
Dec 22, 2023
OSKALOOSA -- Maree Johnson, Mahaska County Master Gardener intern will be sharing information on Seed Starting on Thursday, January 18 at 6:30 pm. Maree starting the seeds for her extensive vegetable garden. The event is free and open to the public. Registration is not…
Weekly Fuel Report
Dec 21, 2023
DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline rose 3 cents, averaging $2.85 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas…
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Case Confirmed in Mahaska County
Dec 20, 2023
DES MOINES -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have confirmed a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza…
Mahaska County Board of Supervisors Meets for Final Time in 2023
Dec 19, 2023
By Sam Parsons The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors held their final regular meeting of 2023 this morning and approved a resolution relating to the financing of proposed projects to be undertaken by Mahaska County.…
‘Tis the Season to Not Get Scammed
Dec 18, 2023
AMES, Iowa – The “most wonderful time of the year” is also a busy time for scammers, who increase their efforts to steal your money or personal information. Protect the joys of the season and…
Commercial Manure Applicator Training Scheduled for Jan. 4
Dec 15, 2023
AMES, Iowa -- Commercial manure applicators can attend annual training to meet commercial manure applicator certification requirements on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources…
Stay safe as Iowa lakes freeze over
Dec 14, 2023
DES MOINES -- The recent blast of arctic air is growing ice on lakes and ponds across the northern two-thirds of Iowa. Anglers are ready to get out for the popular early ice fishing season.…
Hunters encouraged to discuss hunting plan, safety after weekend hunting incidents
Dec 13, 2023
DES MOINES -- The opening weekend of Iowa’s second gun deer season saw another 50,000-plus hunters’ enjoying time in the timber in pursuit of legendary whitetails. Unfortunately, there were three hunting incidents that serve as a…