Mahaska County Board meeting held today
Jan 02, 2019
The Mahaska County Board began its new year Wednesday (1/2). County Supervisors Steve Wanders and Steve Parker took their oaths of office after being elected last November. County Attorney Andrew Ritland, Treasurer Connie Van Polen…
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Mahaska County Board holding a special meeting today
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Pella teacher on Governor's Teachers Cabinet
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