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DES MOINES – The Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors recently approved more than $5.7 million in grants to assist 48 agencies with homelessness assistance initiatives during the 2025 calendar year. Crisis Intervention Services, which…

OSKALOOSA -- Aspiring beekeepers and nature enthusiasts are invited to join Beginning  Beekeeping Classes at the Environmental Learning Center, located at 2342 Hwy 92, Oskaloosa. These  hands-on classes, sponsored by the Iowa Honey Producers Association…

DES MOINES -- Meeting the housing demands of our robust economy is going to require a strategic, proactive and innovative effort, including from Iowa communities and employers to ensure that all Iowans can afford and…

By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) John Deere has notified state officials it will lay off 75 workers from its Ottumwa plant next month. Last year, Deere offered early retirement to over 100 employees at…

OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska County homeowners in need of financial assistance for home repairs can now apply to the 2025 Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program. The program is offered through the Area 15 Regional Planning Commission. Eligible…

OSKALOOSA -- On 12/28/24, a garage burglary was reported in the 400 block of S. Market St. Yesterday morning, officers from the Oskaloosa Police Department executed a search warrant in the 3300 block of Barrows…

OSKALOOSA -- Women play a vital role in the future of Iowa farms, especially when it comes to farm succession and transition planning. To empower women and all farm families to navigate this critical process,…

OSKALOOSA -- ISU Extension and Outreach - Mahaska County will be having an open house for Master Gardener training on Thursday, January 9, 4-6 pm.   Current Master Gardeners and Suzette Striegel Mahaska County Coordinator will be available questions for their upcoming training and current activities. The…

DES MOINES -- The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for our area today. The advisory was issued for portions of central into east central Iowa, including much of I-80, U.S. Highway…

OTTUMWA -- The City of Ottumwa is accepting applications for property tax abatement until January 14, 2025. The residential and commercial property tax abatement programs are designed to encourage improvements and new development by reducing…