OHS Storybook Players to Perform at the Mahaska County Environmental Learning Center
Jan 17, 2025
OSKALOOSA -- All ages are invited to a special OWLS program on Friday, January 24th from 11:00 am -12:00 pm at the Mahaska County Environmental Learning Center. The talented Oskaloosa High School Storybook Players return…
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Turning Classrooms into Careers: Oskaloosa projects prepare students for the future
Jan 16, 2025
OSKALOOSA, IA — Jestina Falconer and Jackson Sisul, seniors at Oskaloosa High School, are taking hands-on learning to new heights with their Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects. Part of the FFA curriculum, these projects allow…
Ottumwa Man Charged with Several Crimes After Alleged Strangling Attempt
Jan 15, 2025
OTTUMWA – An Ottumwa man has been charged with several crimes following an incident in which authorities say he attempted to strangle a female victim. According to court records, on January 9, around 10pm, 24-year-old…
Pella School Board Hosts Public Hearing on Budget Cuts
Jan 14, 2025
By Sam Parsons The Pella Community School Board held their first regular meeting of the new calendar year last night. The board held a public hearing regarding proposed budget cuts in the district. The current…
Oskaloosa, Mahaska County Government Representatives Speak at First Coffee and Conversation
Jan 13, 2025
By Sam Parsons The Mahaska Chamber hosted its first Coffee and Conversation event of 2025 on Saturday morning at Smokey Row Coffee. The weekend’s forum featured local government officials from the city of Oskaloosa and…
Mahaska Chamber to Host First 2025 Coffee and Conversation Tomorrow
Jan 10, 2025
OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska Chamber & Development Group is announcing the anticipated 2025 lineup for its Coffee & Conversation event, previously known as Eggs & Issues. This engaging series of informative sessions provides Mahaska County…
Chamber Scholarship Applications Available
Jan 09, 2025
OSKALOOSA -- High school seniors living in Mahaska County and attending any high school are eligible to apply now for a Chamber Scholarship sponsored by the Mahaska Chamber & Development Group. Information is available from…
"Pot of Gold 5k and Half Marathon" to Benefit OHS Runners
Jan 08, 2025
OSKALOOSA -- A new 5k/half-marathon event has been announced for the city of Oskaloosa this March. The Pot of Gold 5k and Half Marathon will be held on Saturday, March 29, at recreation trails throughout…
Ottumwa Man Charged with Human Trafficking, Sexual Abuse
Jan 07, 2025
OTTUMWA -- On December 24, 2024, the Ottumwa Police Department received a complaint about a possible sexual assault at a residence in the 200 Block of South Ward Street in Ottumwa. Police identified a 12…
Sean Canto Named New Ottumwa Fire Chief
Jan 06, 2025
OTTUMWA -- Sean Canto of Rochester Hills, MI, has been named as the City of Ottumwa’s new Fire Chief. Chief Canto has been in the fire service for 33 years. He began his fire service…