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Jasper County Sheriff's Office Charge Man With Sexual Abuse

On July 26th, 2016 the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a sexual assault that occurred in rural Jasper County. During the subsequent investigation, a subject was identified as a possible suspect. On…
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Oskaloosa Fire Station Construction On Track

Oskaloosa, Iowa – “The construction and renovation project for the Oskaloosa Fire Station is on track”, says Fire Chief Mark Neff. The updates were passed by Oskaloosa voters in November of 2014, to the tune…
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Arrest Made After Pursuit Of Stolen Car

On 08-10- 2016 at approximately 0618 hours the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by Marshall County Sheriff’s Office of a pursuit that began in Marshall County and was about to enter Jasper County. Information…
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Oskaloosa Elementary School Receives Funding For Reading Program

Students falling behind in reading will again get the help they need this year. Oskaloosa Elementary School has been awarded funding for two full-time reading tutors in the 2016-2017 school year. The tutors are part…
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Woman Pleads Guilty In Death Of Daughter

PELLA (AP) — A Pella woman has pleaded guilty in the death of her 13-month-old daughter, who was left in a bathtub and drowned. Pella police say 28-yearold Anna Nicole Sothman pleaded guilty Friday in…
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Oskaloosa School Board Holding Next Meeting August 9th

The Oskaloosa School Board will hold their next regular meeting on Tuesday, August 9th at 7 pm in the George Daily Auditorium Board Room. The board will consider Renewal of a Revised 28E Agreement with Preschool…
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City Council Meeting Swift, Jovial

OSKALOOSA — The Oskaloosa City Council held its monthly meeting Monday to discuss community issues. What was a bit unusual was that there wasn’t really much on the docket. It was also a bit unusual…
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Soil Testing Basics Presentation

Join ISUEO Field Agronomist, Rebecca Ahlers, to learn how to sample soil for testing.  She’ll indicate what these test results mean on Monday, September 12 at 6 pm at the Mahaska County Extension office, 212…
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Jasper Sheriff's Office Actively Seeking Man With Several Warrants

The Jasper Sheriff’s Office is actively seeking Nicholas Craig Hartgers, DOB 08-11-1987. Hartgers is a white male, 6-00 tall, 160 lbs. with numerous tattoos. Hartgers is currently wanted on several warrants for his arrest, issued…
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Mahaska County Board Eye County Issues

Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met on Monday, Aug. 1 in a regular meeting. Present were Recorder Sue Brown, Chair Willie Van Weelden, Vice Char Mike Vander Molen and Supervisor Mark Doland. Several items were…
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