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Iowa's Newest Certified Site Recognized and Promoted by State Leaders

MAHASKA COUNTY — Oskaloosa and Mahaska County are one step closer to being home to several major employers, and the space is ready for development right now. The Mahaska Chamber & Development Group, the City…
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New-Look Mahaska County YMCA Set to Open August 1

OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska County is about to get healthier in mind, body and spirit. On August 1, 2023, the Mahaska County YMCA will open its doors at 1521 Green Street, Oskaloosa. The new state-of-the-art facility…
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Oskaloosa City Council Approves Plan for New Recreation and Entertainment Facility

By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa City Council held a regular meeting last night and approved the site plan for a new recreation and entertainment facility at the Gateway Commercial Park subdivision. The proposed 46,000 SF…
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Southern Iowa Fair Begins Today

By Sam Parsons The Southern Iowa Fair returns to Oskaloosa for another go-round this week. Each day at the fair, the Kids Zone and Tractor Engine & Display will be open all day to visitors,…
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Oskaloosa High School FFA Hosting Annual Pie Social Next Week

OSKALOOSA -- Oskaloosa High School's FFA Chapter announced that they'll be hosting their annual pie social next week. This year, the event spans three nights filled with delicious pies and treats. Monday, July 17: Oskaloosa…
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City of Ottumwa Extends Blocks to Neighborhoods Program Deadline to July 26, 2023

OTTUMWA -- The City of Ottumwa is extending the deadline for the Blocks to Neighborhoods Grant Program. The Blocks to Neighborhoods program will reimburse property owners up to $2,500 for exterior property upgrades. In addition,…
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State leaders gear up to celebrate Oskaloosa Innovation Park

OSKALOOSA -- State officials are on their way to Oskaloosa to celebrate and begin promoting Iowa’s latest certified site for development. The official announcement will happen on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at 9 AM at…
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Drug Investigation in Ottumwa Leads to Arrest

OTTUMWA -- On Thursday, June 22, 2023, officers from the Ottumwa Police Department, Wapello County Sheriff’s Department, and the Southeast Iowa Inter-Agency Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at 515 Ray Street, in Ottumwa…
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Mahaska Health Durable Medical Equipment Team Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary

OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska Health is thrilled to commemorate a decade of outstanding care and service provided by the Mahaska Health Durable Medical Equipment (DME) team. For the past 10 years, this dedicated team has been…
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Pella City Council Discusses Ambulance Services

By Sam Parsons The Pella City Council met this week and had an extensive discussion on the Pella Ambulance and Dispatch, approximately one year after it officially became a city-run entity. The discussion included an…
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