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Cold Weather Advisory In Effect This Morning; Another to Take Effect Tonight

DES MOINES -- A cold weather advisory remains in effect for our area until noon today (2/18), and another cold weather advisory will take effect tonight. The advisory for this morning is effective for portions…
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Garden Journal Presentation to be Held Next Month

OSKALOOSA -- ISU Extension and Outreach of Mahaska County will be hosting a presentation on garden journals next month. Record keeping is an important part of gardening.  We think we will remember information, but the…
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Free Community Cholesterol Screening Event at Mahaska Health Tomorrow

OSKALOOSA -- In recognition of American Heart Month, Mahaska Health is hosting a free heart health community event tomorrow. The Mahaska Health Cardiology Services team invites the community to receive free heart health screenings at…
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Friends of Mahaska County Conservation Pushing to Collect 1 Million Plastic Shopping Bags

OSKALOOSA -- Friends of Mahaska County Conservation has been collecting plastic shopping/grocery bags for recycling. Since 2019 over 700,000 shopping/grocery bags have been collected and have been recycled and kept out of the Mahaska County…
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Oskaloosa Among Area Cities to Declare Snow Emergency Today

OSKALOOSA -- A Snow Emergency and Parking Ban has been declared for the City of Oskaloosa beginning at 12:00 AM Wednesday, February 12, 2025, and ending at 11:59 PM Wednesday, February 12, 2025. 1. Parking…
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Ottumwa Firefighters Overcome House Fire on Gara Street

OTTUMWA -- The Ottumwa Fire Department responded to a house fire at 220 Gara Street shortly after 11:00 p.m. on Monday, February 10, 2025. Crews arrived to find heavy smoke and flames coming from the…
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Central College Announces Adam Gregg will be the 2025 Commencement Speaker

PELLA -- Adam Gregg, president and CEO of Iowa Bankers Association, will deliver the keynote address at Central College's Commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium. A…
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Central College Unveils 1853 Challenge

PELLA -- Central College will expand its annual Hoo-Rah Day challenge into the 1853 Challenge. The revamped initiative, formerly called the 53-Mile Challenge, adds volunteerism as a component. The 1853 Challenge encourages the Central community…
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Mahaska Chamber to Host Next Coffee and Conversation Tomorrow

OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska Chamber will host their third Coffee and Conversation event of the year tomorrow. This engaging series of informative sessions provides Mahaska County residents with invaluable insights to state, county and local…
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56th Annual Art on the Square Now Taking Applications

OSKALOOSA -- Oskaloosa Main Street's 56th annual Art on the Square event is set to take place in downtown Oskaloosa on Saturday, June 14, from 9am-3pm, and they are now taking applications from artists to…
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