Good Nutrition on a Budget Presentation to be held January 2 & 3
Dec 18, 2024
OSKALOOSA -- Eating healthy while sticking to a tight grocery budget, isn’t always easy to accomplish but it can be done. Suzette Striegel, Mahaska County Extension Horticulture and Education Program Coordinator, will present strategies you…
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Oskaloosa Main Street Celebrates a Successful 2024 Lighted Christmas Parade and Holiday Season
Dec 17, 2024
OSKALOOSA -- The 2024 Lighted Christmas Parade held on Saturday, December 7, was a huge success. “It was a night to remember,” shared Angella Foster, Oskaloosa Main Street Director. “Seeing the joy on people’s faces,…
Iowa Finance Authority Awards more than $12.5 million to Local Housing Trust Funds to Advance Housing Priorities
Dec 16, 2024
DES MOINES -- The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) Board of Directors recently announced the award of a total of more than $12.5 million in grants to 27 Local Housing Trust Funds to support local housing…
Winter Weather Advisory to go into Effect This Afternoon
Dec 13, 2024
A winter weather advisory will go into effect for much of central Iowa this afternoon. The National Weather Service in Des Moines says mixed precipitation is expected, with total ice accumulations of up to two…
Central Announces Record-Breaking Participation in Giving Tuesday
Dec 13, 2024
PELLA -- The Central College community demonstrated remarkable generosity this Giving Tuesday, reaching 127% of its fundraising goal. Central had a record-breaking level of participation by alumni, families and friends who contributed more than $129,700…
Man Identified in Lake Red Rock Drowning Case
Dec 11, 2024
KNOXVILLE -- Authorities have identified the man whose body was found in Lake Red Rock over the weekend. According to a press release from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, on December 7th, 2024 at around…
Week of December 31 Proclaimed Miss Iowa Week in Oskaloosa
Dec 10, 2024
OSKALOOSA -- The city of Oskaloosa announced that December 31, 2024 – January 5, 2025, has officially been proclaimed Miss Iowa Week in Oskaloosa. During a special ceremony, Mayor Pro Tem Bob Drost presented the…
Friends of Mahaska County Conservation Receive $20k Grant for Natural Playscape Project
Dec 09, 2024
OSKALOOSA -- Friends of Mahaska County Conservation has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the Pella Rolscreen Foundation. This grant will help fund the Mahaska County Conservation All-Inclusive Nature Playscape and Community Area. This grant…
Oskaloosa's 37th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade is Tomorrow Night
Dec 06, 2024
OSKALOOSA -- Oskaloosa Main Street’s37th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade will occur on Saturday, December 7 at 7:00 pm. This year's theme is “Twinkling Christmas.” Grab your spot along the sidewalk to see all the bright and…
Weekly Fuel Report
Dec 05, 2024
DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 5 cents, averaging $2.70 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil rose this week on the West Texas…