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Ottumwa Schools to Empower Youth Sports With Three New Mini-Pitches in 2024

OTTUMWA -- In cooperation with the U.S. Soccer Foundation, Delta Dental, Kick It Forward, and Musco Lighting, the Ottumwa Community School District will add three more soccer mini-pitches to the community this summer. With the…
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Advocates cheer as governor signs two cancer-related bills into law

By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Governor Reynolds signed two insurance-related bills into law yesterday morning. One requires that insurance plans cover diagnostic tests like MRIs that are used to detect breast cancer. Forty-nine-year-old Kimberly…
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Southeast Iowa Response Group Receives $1,000 ICAP Grant

OTTUMWA -- The Southeast Iowa Response Group has received a $1,000 grant from the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool (ICAP), the member’s property and/or casualty coverage provider. The ICAP Grant provides up to $1,000 per member…
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City of Ottumwa to Conduct Prescribed Burn at Memorial Park

OTTUMWA -- In 2016, the City of Ottumwa initiated a water quality improvement project through a program with the Iowa DNR and the State Revolving Fund. Part of this project is the restoration of 9.5…
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Oskaloosa Elementary School Hosts Career Day

By Sam Parsons Oskaloosa Elementary School hosted its Career Day on Friday, with industry professionals from various occupations on hand to share details on what they do for a living with elementary youth. OES counselor…
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Mahaska County Farm Bureau Hosts “Ag Day” at Southern Iowa Fairgrounds

By Sam Parsons The Mahaska County Farm Bureau hosted “Ag Day” at the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds yesterday with 3rd grade students from Mahaska County on hand to learn about agriculture and its impact on local…
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Trolley Stop Alley Grand Re-Opening to be Held Tonight

OSKALOOSA – Organizers of the Trolley Stop Alley project and the Golden Goose Club proudly announce the grand re-opening of Trolley Stop Alley burrowed in the heart of downtown Oskaloosa. Thursday April 25th, 2024, 6:30- 8:00 PM, the…
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Mahaska Health Joins Physicians and Leaders at 2024 Rural Maternity Care Innovations Summit

OSKALOOSA -- On March 21st, the 2024 Rural Maternal Health Innovation Summit provided an opportunity to convene six rural innovative rural obstetrics innovators, physicians, nurses, and government leaders to connect about improving Healthcare for women…
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Taking Fast Action: Oskaloosa High Schooler's Leadership Response Averts Tragedy

OSKALOOSA, IOWA — Amidst the cheers and competition of a track and field event at East Marshall High School, the spotlight unexpectedly shifted to an Oskaloosa student-athlete, whose quick actions, training and composure left spectators in…
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3 Arrested for ATM Theft Attempt

OTTUMWA -- The Ottumwa Police Department made 3 arrests on Saturday after a reported theft attempt. On Friday, April 19, 2024, at approximately 5:43 a.m., the Ottumwa Police Department received a report of someone trying…
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