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Road Closure on Iowa 92 in Oskaloosa Today

CHARITON — If you are driving on Iowa 92 in Oskaloosa today, you will need to be aware of a hot-mix asphalt patching project that may slow down your trip. Construction crews will need to…
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Central College Homecoming Weekend Set to Start September 29

PELLA -- Central College will celebrate Homecoming 2023 Friday, Sept. 29, to Sunday, Oct. 1, on campus with special anniversaries, family-focused events and traditions. The Central Dutch football team will take the field against the…
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Megan VandeVoort Honored with Golden Apple Award

By Sam Parsons A teacher at Oskaloosa Elementary School was honored by WHO-13 yesterday for her outstanding performance as a teacher in Iowa. Megan VandeVoort has been at Oskaloosa Elementary for 14 years, and she…
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2024 Tulip Queen and Royal Court Nominations Are Open

PELLA -- Nominations are now being accepted for the 2024 Tulip Time Royal Court. Nomination ballots must be submitted by 4:30pm on Tuesday, September 26. Nominees must: be a high school senior girl be 17 years…
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Standoff in Spring Creek Village Results in Arrest

OSKALOOSA -- An armed standoff in Spring Creek Village yesterday that lasted several hours came to an end with authorities peacefully apprehending one man. On September 11, 2023, at approximately 9:58 a.m., the Oskaloosa Police…
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57th Annual Fall Festival at Nelson Pioneer Farm This Weekend

OSKALOOSA -- The Nelson Pioneer Farm is hosting its 57th annual Fall Festival this Saturday (9/16). It's a celebration of pioneer living and a fun-filled community event for all ages. Enjoy games, crafts, petting zoo,…
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Dr. Tim Foster Named Fellow for the National Book Foundation Teacher Fellowship

OSKALOOSA — The National Book Foundation has named Oskaloosa High School Spanish teacher Dr. Tim Foster one of eight members of the inaugural cohort selected for the NBF Teacher Fellowship. The NBF Teacher Fellowship is a…
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Open Burning Ban in Mahaska County Now in Effect

OSKALOOSA -- An open burning ban has taken effect in Mahaska County as of this morning. The office of the Iowa State Fire Marshal says they received a request from Oskaloosa Fire Chief Scott Vaughan…
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Road Closure on Iowa 92 in Oskaloosa Scheduled for September 18

CHARITON -- If you are driving on Iowa 92 in Oskaloosa on Monday, Sept. 18, you will need to be aware of a hot-mix asphalt patching project that may slow down your trip. Construction crews…
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Pella City Council Approves Ambulance Agreement with Surrounding Townships

By Sam Parsons The Pella City Council met last night and formally approved a 28E agreement for ambulance and emergency medical services with surrounding townships. The agreement includes Lake Prairie and Summit Townships in Marion…
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