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Spring Concert by Forrest McCurren to be held at Ottumwa Public Library

OTTUMWA -- The Ottumwa Public Library is hosting singer and song writer Forrest McCurren on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 6 pm. Forrest McCurren comes from the heart of the heartland, where the foothills of…
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Mahaska Health Honors Mahaska County's First Responders

OSKALOOSA -- On Saturday, May 6th, Mahaska Health had the honor of celebrating Mahaska County first responders. Mayor David Krutzfeldt declared the first Saturday of May to be Mahaska County First Responder’s Day, a day…
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Ottumwa School Board Discusses High School Renovation

By Sam Parsons The Ottumwa Community School Board met last night and discussed the renovation plan for Ottumwa High School.  Superintendent Mike McGrory said that the renovation involves 3 phases, with the first phase beginning…
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Lemonade Day Ottumwa is This Weekend

OTTUMWA -- May 13th marks the arrival of Lemonade Day, an annual event hosted by Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress (GOPIP). This year, 20 lemonade stands will be set up throughout Ottumwa and Agency, featuring…
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Mahaska County Master Gardeners Hosting "Learn About Herbs" Presentation May 18

OSKALOOSA -- Lois Harris and Veronica Grim, Mahaska County Master Gardeners will be sharing information on growing herbs on Thursday, May 18, beginning at 12 pm (Noon). The event is free and open to the public.  Registration is…
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Mahaska County Extension Offering Informational Meeting for Food Safety at Events

OSKALOOSA -- ISU Extension and Outreach - Mahaska County is offering an event for any adults and youth who serve food at community events.  It will be held at the Mahaska County Extension Auditorium 212 North…
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Secretary Naig Announces Funding for 16 Urban Water Quality Projects; Oskaloosa, Montezuma Among Awardees

DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship will partner in 16 urban water quality projects across the state by investing nearly $2.8 million.…
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OHS Hosting Senior Career Ready Recognition Event

OSKALOOSA -- Oskaloosa High School announced their 4th annual Senior Career Ready Recognition Event. This event  recognizes Oskaloosa High School seniors who have made the choice to pursue a post-secondary education in a career field…
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Scott Tjeerdsma Named Next Pella Middle School Principal

PELLA -- Pella Community School District is excited to announce the hiring of Scott Tjeerdsma for Pella CSD Middle School Principal. Scott, a long-time staff member at Pella Schools and the current Dean of Students…
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Borings into Marion County sinkhole could answer questions about origin

By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) Marion County is hoping borings taken by the state Ag Department will help them figure out what caused a big sinkhole there. Public information officer, Emily Feagins, says that work…
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