LOCAL NEWS

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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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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