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U.S. News & World Report Recognizes North Mahaska Elementary Among the 2025 Best Schools
Feb 13, 2025 by Sam Parsons
WASHINGTON, D.C. – North Mahaska was notified this past week that it has been ranked No. 51st in Iowa among the 2025 Best Elementary School rankings by U.S. News & World Report. The rankings include…
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Construction of Oskaloosa Middle School Under Budget with Added Roof Project
Feb 12, 2025 by Sam Parsons
OSKALOOSA, IA — Oskaloosa Middle School's ongoing renovations are advancing smoothly, allowing an additional roof project to be added years ahead of schedule, thanks to proactive steps taken by Oskaloosa Schools and Boyd Jones Construction.…
Centerville Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Federal Prison for Producing Child Pornography of Minor Victim
Feb 11, 2025 by Sam Parsons
DES MOINES, Iowa – A Centerville man and Texas native was sentenced on Friday, February 7, 2025 to 40 years in federal prison for production of child pornography. According to public court documents and evidence produced…
Free Community Cholesterol Screening Event at Mahaska Health This Weekend
Feb 10, 2025 by Sam Parsons
OSKALOOSA -- In recognition of American Heart Month, Mahaska Health is hosting a free heart health community event. The Mahaska Health Cardiology Services team invites the community to receive free heart health screenings at its…
Marshalltown Man Arrested in Connection to Two Newton Burglaries
Feb 07, 2025 by Sam Parsons
NEWTON -- In June 2024, World Liquor & Tobacco in Newton was burglarized, with the unknown suspect stealing a safe containing an undisclosed amount of money. An initial investigation did not develop any immediate leads.…
School Closings and Delays for 2/6/25
Feb 06, 2025 by Sam Parsons
Icy conditions on the roadways this morning have led to many school districts in the area announcing delayed starts. The following districts have announced 2 hour delays for Thursday, February 6: BGM Colfax-Mingo Grinnell-Newburg Indian…
From Classroom to Boardroom: OHS Students Solve Business Problems in Innovation Workshop
Feb 05, 2025 by Sam Parsons
OSKALOOSA, IOWA — Oskaloosa High School students are tackling real-world business problems through the school’s Innovation Workshop, a hands-on program that partners students with local businesses to find creative solutions to operational challenges. Fifteen students…
Mahaska County Board of Supervisors Approves Plans for 1st Phase of SE Connector Project
Feb 04, 2025 by Sam Parsons
By Sam Parsons The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met this morning and approved the final plans for the first phase of the southeast connector project. The project would create a connection between Highway 63…
Under 2 Months Remaining for Chamber Scholarship Applications
Feb 03, 2025 by Sam Parsons
OSKALOOSA -- High school seniors living in Mahaska County and attending any high school are eligible to apply now for a Chamber Scholarship sponsored by the Mahaska Chamber & Development Group. Information is available from…
Central College to Host Intercollegiate Honor Band Festival
Jan 31, 2025 by Sam Parsons
PELLA -- Central College welcomes the public to the Intercollegiate Honor Band Festival at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, in Douwstra Auditorium on Central's campus. A public concert will conclude the two-day Intercollegiate Honor Band…
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