New DNA Evidence Reveals Identity of Body Found in Missouri in Late 1970s as Missing Ottumwa Girl
Apr 04, 2024
OTTUMWA -- Nearly half a century after her remains were discovered, the identity of the young woman previously known as “Lincoln County Jane Doe” has finally been unveiled. Through a multi-agency partnership leveraging the latest…
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Neil Nakadate, Author, to speak at Central College Writers Reading
Apr 03, 2024
PELLA -- Central College will welcome Neil Nakadate, author of "Looking After Minidoka: An American Memoir." Nakadate will read from his book during the Writers Reading at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, in the Boat,…
Master Gardeners Hosting "Color In Your Garden" Presentation
Apr 02, 2024
OSKALOOSA -- Do you enjoy seeing color in your garden throughout the gardening season? A presentation from Mahaska County Master Gardener Lois Harris on Tuesday April 16 at 6:30 pm will help you how. Lois…
Oskaloosa City Council Special Election to be Held Tomorrow
Apr 01, 2024
OSKALOOSA -- The city of Oskaloosa is holding their special election tomorrow to fill a seat on the city council that has been vacant since the end of January. The Oskaloosa City Council voted to…
Farm Custom Rate Survey Shows What Iowans Are Charging and Paying in 2024
Mar 29, 2024
AMES, Iowa – Farmers who depend on custom work or provide custom services can review rates charged by others across the state in the latest Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey. The 2024 report was published…
Ottumwa Park Campground Opening March 29
Mar 28, 2024
OTTUMWA -- The Ottumwa Park Campground will open for the 2024 season on Friday, March 29. Camping fees are still only $20 per night for both RVs and tents. Campground hosts this year will be…
PPI Presents Gift to Central College
Mar 27, 2024
PELLA -- Central College announces that PPI, Inc., formerly known as Precision, Pulley and Idler, will invest $50,000 to support the college in exploring the development of a curriculum around artificial intelligence, digital transformation and…
Absentee Ballots Available for June Primary Elections
Mar 26, 2024
OSKALOOSA -- The first day to request an Absentee Ballot for the Primary Election is today, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, and the first day to mail absentee ballots is Wednesday, May 15. To obtain an…
North Mahaska FFA Hosts Farm & Home Show
Mar 25, 2024
The North Mahaska FFA hosted their Farm & Home Show on Saturday. The Farm & Home Show was a shoppable vendor and small business fair with dozens of vendors participating. The event featured a silent…
Garden Seed Library Established by Mahaska County Master Gardeners
Mar 22, 2024
OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska County Master Gardeners established a garden seed library for gardeners in 2021 to encourage fellow gardeners to try new crops and varieties of vegetables and flowers and have added new seed for 2024. …