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On Wednesday January 27th, 15 members of the EBFHS Band performed with the 2016 SCC All-Conference Band at Knoxville High School. The guest conductor was Erin Bodnar, band director from Graceland University. Pictured are: 1st…

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — For all the hype surrounding the February 1st caucuses, only a fraction of Iowa's registered voters participate. So over the final weekend, campaigns on both sides of the aisle were…

OSKALOOSA — Van Maanen, Sietstra, Meyer & Nikkel, PC, Certified Public Accountants recently released an audit report on the Oskaloosa Community School District in Oskaloosa, Iowa. The District’s revenues totaled $30,875,708 for the year ended June…

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A report that makes recommendations on how Iowa should handle its Medicaid program under private care also highlights confusion over how recipients will be able to voice complaints. Deanna Clingan-Fischer…

Republican presidential candidate Carly Fiorina visited Oskaloosa Wednesday at noon. She spoke to around 70 people in Smokey Row Coffee Shop about a range of topics, including the EPA, the government, and technology. Fiorina told…

OTTUMWA, Iowa (AP) — Authorities have arrested two men suspected of starting a 2006 fire that killed two Ottumwa residents in Wapello County. The Iowa Department of Public Safety says the two were arrested Monday…

Democratic President Candidate Hillary Clinton stopped by the Oskaloosa Smokey Row Monday afternoon. Oskaloosa was one of multiple stops for Clinton, as she continued her campaign swing through Iowa. After a short introduction video, Clinton…

Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio held a town hall meeting at the American Legion Post 34 Banquet Hall in Oskaloosa Tuesday morning. Rubio spoke to just over 100 people, covering topics such as healthcare, immigration,…

OSKALOOSA — On February 1, 2016, Mahaska county voters will converge upon several locations within the county to demonstrate support for presidential candidates. Location information may be found at the Mahaska County Courthouse. Democrats and…

According to the Iowa State Patrol, around 7 pm on Saturday, a fatal accident occurred on Highway 92 West near mile marker 175. Solomon Habtesion, age 39 of Ottumwa, was driving a 2006 Toyota Highlander…