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JASPER COUNTY – An accident on I-80 in Jasper County on Saturday resulted in the death of an Urbandale man. Traffic records show that on Saturday morning, around 10:45am, 45-year-old Mebratu Menteso Wonjala of Urbandale…

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – A new four-legged team member will join Oskaloosa Elementary School this spring. David, a certified campus facility dog trained to provide comfort and support, is set to unleash its debut, bringing excitement…

AMES, Iowa – Producers who are raising small ruminants can gain valuable insights and practical knowledge by participating in the 2025 Small Ruminant Webinar Series. This educational series takes place on the fourth Thursday of…

OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska County Master Gardeners held their annual Celebration of their activities in 2024 on January 14, 2025. A wonderful potluck was enjoyed by many members and their spouses/guests. After completing initial training, members…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…