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PELLA -- Central College's music program invites the community to celebrate the season with a series of festive performances. The College Community Orchestra will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, in the…

AMES – Iowa 4-H Youth Development today announced the receipt of a $50,000 grant from Iowa Total Care, a provider of Medicaid healthcare coverage in Iowa and a Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC). The grant will…

By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) There’s no U.S.D.A. weekly crop report due to the government shutdown, but the state’s top ag official says the end of the harvest is close. Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig…

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Oskaloosa High School students entered a completely transformed strength and conditioning room this week. The new space features updated equipment, enhanced safety features, and a fresh energy that students and coaches say…

OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska County Master Gardeners are hosting a presentation by Emma Hanigan which will cover the three critical phases of tree establishment: selection, planting and care.  Attendees walk away with measurable, practical skills…

OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska County Conservation Board invites the public to join in celebrating a major milestone — the Grand Opening of the new Nature Playscape and the 50th Anniversary of Mahaska County Conservation on…

DES MOINES -- The Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors today approved more than $5.7 million in grants to assist 42 agencies with homelessness assistance initiatives during the 2026 calendar year. The University of Iowa…

MONTEZUMA -- Poweshiek County Conservation and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will discuss upcoming lake restoration efforts planned for Diamond Lake at an open house on Nov. 12, at 6 p.m., at the…

By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa City Council held a regular meeting last night and passed a resolution approving the CORE Downtown Improvement Grant Program. “CORE” stands for “Community-Oriented Revitalization & Enhancement,” and the grant program…

OSKALOOSA -- Would you like to nominate a business or individual who has made a big difference in Mahaska County in the past year? Mahaska Chamber & Development Group will again be presenting several civic awards.…