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Truck Driver Found Asleep at Wheel in Traffic, Arrested in Oskaloosa

OSKALOOSA -- A North Carolina man was arrested in Oskaloosa last week after he was found asleep at the wheel of a semi-truck blocking traffic. On Friday, August 16th at 2:49 p.m., officers from the…
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Iowa National Guard Soldier Receives Iowa Medal of Merit in Oskaloosa

OSKALOOSA -- An amazing story of military training put into a real-life scenario that saved a person suffering a massive heart attack.   On December 18, 2023, Nathan Kessler was surveying a field in Peru, IA…
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Osky Food Park and Mahaska County YMCA Present Final Family Movie Night of Summer

OSKALOOSA — The Osky Food Park, in partnership with the Mahaska County YMCA, is excited to announce the third and final installment of its highly successful summer Family Movie Night series. This free event will…
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Oskaloosa Schools Appoints Interim Middle School Principal

OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Oskaloosa Schools has appointed a one-year interim principal for Oskaloosa Middle School for the 2024-25 school year. At a time of healing and transition, OMS welcomes Linda Brock as the interim…
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Eveland Access Campground Vendor Fair and Silent Auction to Happen This Weekend

OSKALOOSA -- The public is welcome to attend The Eveland Access Campground Vendor Fair and Silent Auction on  August 17th, 2024. The event will be from 10 am to 8pm on the east side of…
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Community Invited to Central's Big Red Rally Aug. 22

PELLA -- Central College invites the public to a free mini-block party with the Iowa Wild Hockey 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, for the inaugural Big Red Rally on the Central campus. Iowa Wild will…
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City of Ottumwa to Host City Council Primary Election Tomorrow

OTTUMWA -- The City of Ottumwa would like to remind citizens of a Primary occurring on August 13, 2024. Four candidates have filed paperwork to fill the City Council seat vacated by Sandra Pope late…
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Mahaska Health Celebrates Community for Record-Breaking Run in the Sun Event

OSKALOOSA -- On Saturday, August 3rd, 2024, Mahaska Health hosted its annual Run in the Sun fundraising event for the Mahaska Health Foundation and the Hospice Serenity House. With over 600 participants and over $50,000…
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Central College Breaks Scholarship Fundraising Goal

PELLA -- Central College exceeded its goal for the Journey Scholarship Fund receiving $1,723,466 during fiscal year 2023-24 to support annual student scholarships. At Central, 100% of gifts to the Journey Scholarship Fund directly support…
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Ottumwa Storm Debris Collection Site Closing This Weekend

OTTUMWA -- The storm debris collection site in the gravel parking lot on the other side from Bridge View Center will be closing Sunday August 11, 2024. Curbside yard waste pickup is still available. Sticks…
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