Greater Ottumwa PIP receives grant from John Deere Foundation
Apr 02, 2020
The John Deere Foundation has awarded a $76,000 grant to Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress—formerly known as the Ottumwa Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Organization. The money will be used for technology upgrades and…
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Ottumwa man accused of making threats
Apr 01, 2020
A man is in custody in Ottumwa for allegedly threatening to set fire to the Ottumwa Regional Health Center and also for allegedly making a bomb threat at a local motel. Wapello County law enforcement…
Regional Airport Authority buys land for proposed airport
Mar 31, 2020
The group seeking to build an airport just outside Oskaloosa has reached a deal to buy a parcel of land for that airport. The South Central Regional Airport Agency agreed to buy property from the…
Playground closings
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The Oskaloosa School District has now closed all school playgrounds until further notice. And the City of Pella and Pella Community School District have closed all playgrounds effective immediately. The City has closed the tennis…
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Osky Elementary teachers
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COVID-19 update
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Osky students won't make up time missed to coronavirus
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Mahaska Health seeks grant for telehealth services
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Eggs and Issues cancelled
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