Stewards of the Beautiful Land Program Starts This Week in Mahaska County
Jun 19, 2023
OSKALOOSA -- Trees Forever, The Tallgrass Prairie Center, various County Conservation Boards and Roadside Programs are offering Stewards of the Beautiful Land for a sixth year, starting Thursday, June 22nd . Stewards of the Beautiful…
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6th Annual BBQ 4 Badges is Today and Tomorrow
Jun 16, 2023
OSKALOOSA -- The 6th Annual BBQ 4 Badges begins today with the main events happening tomorrow in downtown Oskaloosa. BBQ 4 Badges began in 2018 as a way to raise money for Mahaska County's Emergency…
Life-Size Mammoth Replica Open House to be Hosted by Mahaska County Conservation Board
Jun 15, 2023
OSKALOOSA -- On June 27th, 2023, 4pm-8pm The Mahaska County Conservation Board will be hosting an Open House at the Environmental Learning Center 2342 Hwy 92 Oskaloosa, Iowa to celebrate the arrival of the full…
Worker Dies in Construction Accident at Twin Cedars Elementary
Jun 15, 2023
By Sam Parsons A construction worker at Twin Cedars Elementary School died yesterday morning as the result of an accident involving a power line. The Twin Cedars Community School District shared on Facebook yesterday morning…
2023 Art on the Square Held
Jun 14, 2023
OSKALOOSA -- On this past picture-perfect Saturday, Art on the Square returned for its 54th year. Festivities included over 30 artist booths, an Emerging Artist area for first-time participants, live local musicians from Muse Music…
Remains of Korean War Corporal from Ottumwa Area Identified
Jun 13, 2023
OTTUMWA -- The remains of a U.S. Army Corporal from the Ottumwa area who died as a prisoner of war during the Korean conflict were recently identified and will be returned to Iowa for burial. …
City of Oskaloosa Receives $300,000 Brownfields Assessment Grant
Jun 12, 2023
LENEXA, KAN. – On Friday, June 9, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 presented a $300,000 ceremonial check to the City of Oskaloosa, Iowa. The city hosted the ceremony at the Oskaloosa Town…
Inmate Found Unresponsive in Jasper County Jail
Jun 09, 2023
NEWTON -- An inmate was found unresponsive in the Jasper county Jail last night and authorities are now investigating the cause. The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office says that at around 12:25am on Thursday morning, Jasper…
Iowa Hwy 23 Road Closure Begins Today
Jun 08, 2023
CHARITON – If you are driving on Iowa Highway 23 southeast of Oskaloosa you will need to be aware of a construction project that may slow down your trip. Construction crews will be replacing…
Ottumwa City Council Approves New Collective Bargaining Agreement with Police Union
Jun 07, 2023
By Sam Parsons The Ottumwa City Council met last night and approved a new Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Ottumwa Police Union. The previous CBA had been set to expire at the end of this…