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Ottumwa City Council Discusses City Hall Improvements

By Sam Parsons The Ottumwa City Council met last night and held a public hearing to approve the plans, specs, form of contract, and estimated cost for their City Hall Improvements project. The project would…
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City of Ottumwa Dismisses Three Firefighters After Investigation

By Sam Parsons After an investigation spanning over two months, the city of Ottumwa has dismissed three members of their fire department. In May, the city announced that it had hired the Des Moines-based firm…
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Four-Vehicle Accident Results in Death of Local Couple Near Ottumwa

OTTUMWA -- A four-vehicle crash in a bridge work zone resulted in the death of a local couple on Friday night. The Iowa State Patrol reports that at around 7:57pm on Friday, a semi truck…
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Mahaska Residents to be Inducted into 4-H Hall of Fame Next Month

OSKALOOSA -- Jerry and Kathleen Rempe of Mahaska County will be inducted into the 2023 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair on Sunday,…
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36th Annual Sweet Corn Serenade is Today

OSKALOOSA -- The 36th Annual Sweet Corn Serenade is being held on Thursday, July 27 in downtown Oskaloosa.  This year’s event includes kids’ activities, food vendors, and a Craft & Vendor Fair starting at 12…
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Accident report says Pella man in Army's basic training died of severe head injury from a fall

By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The Army Times is reporting the 19-year-old from Pella who died earlier this month at a military base in Georgia fell and hit his head during a nighttime drill.…
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Fall Master Gardener Training Applications Close on August 18

AMES, Iowa – The application window opened July 17 for the fall 2023 Master Gardener training cohort, which will be offered in 55 counties or extension regions, including Mahaska County. Iowans wishing to complete Master…
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Mahaska Health Celebrates 12th Annual Run in the Sun

OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska Health Serenity House is hosting the 12th annual Run in the Sun 2k/5k event at the Statesman Community Stadium on August 5th, 2023. More than 300 runners, walkers, and volunteers are expected…
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Musical and Agricultural Heritage of Oskaloosa to be Celebrated at 36th Annual Sweet Corn Serenade

OSKALOOSA -- The 36th Annual Sweet Corn Serenade is being held on Thursday, July 27 in downtown Oskaloosa.  This year’s event includes kids’ activities, food vendors, and a Craft & Vendor Fair starting at 12…
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Pella City Council Discusses Community Center, Ambulance Services

By Sam Parsons The Pella City Council held a regular meeting on Tuesday and had policy and planning discussions on the Community Center and ambulance service. In April, the council approved an architectural and engineering…
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