Montezuma's Kevin Gartman Named Central Rivers Regional Teacher of the Year
Nov 19, 2024
DES MOINES -- The Iowa Department of Education today announced nine teachers, representing all education regions of the state, as the first-ever Iowa Regional Teachers of the Year. Each teacher represents outstanding achievements in K-12…
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Holiday Plants Presentation to be Held in December
Nov 18, 2024
OSKALOOSA -- Join the Mahaska County Master Gardeners on Thursday December 10 at 2 pm for presentations on Holiday Plant care. They will be talking about amaryllis, forced bulbs, Holiday Cacti, and poinsettia. The event is FREE and open to…
Sen. Adrian Dickey Elected Senate Assistant Majority Leader
Nov 15, 2024
DES MOINES -- Senator Adrian Dickey, R-Packwood, was elected on Tuesday as an assistant majority leader by his colleagues for the 91st General Assembly. “With 35 members, four of them new, Senate Republicans have an…
Weekly Fuel Report
Nov 14, 2024
DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 5 cents, averaging $2.80 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil fell this week on the West Texas…
Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report
Nov 13, 2024
DES MOINES -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally,…
Building Robots, Building Leaders: Oskaloosa Students Excel in Expanded Robotics Program
Nov 12, 2024
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — In a room bustling with parts and creativity, students at Oskaloosa High School (OHS) are building more than robots—they’re shaping leadership skills and preparing for future careers. The school's robotics program, now…
Marion County Chiropractor Guilty of Theft
Nov 11, 2024
Des Moines, Iowa - Theodore Richard Liautaud Jr., age 46, of Knoxville Iowa was arrested on May 1, 2024, following a warrant for his arrest. Liautaud was charged with one count of Insurance Fraud Presenting…
Water Summary Update: A very dry October concludes with some beneficial rainfall
Nov 08, 2024
DES MOINES -- After the driest September in 152 years of records, nearly all of October experienced similar record dry conditions, according to the latest Water Summary Update. October’s preliminary statewide precipitation was 1.90 inches,…
Watch the Iconic 'A Christmas Carol' Production at Central
Nov 07, 2024
PELLA -- Central College's theatre program will perform "A Christmas Carol" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, Friday, Nov. 15, and Saturday, Nov. 16, as well as 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17. This holiday classic…
Mahaska County Community Foundation Donates $25k to Friends of Mahaska County Conservation
Nov 06, 2024
OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska County Community Foundation recently awarded a Community Betterment Grant totaling $25,000. This grant will help fund the Mahaska County Conservation All-Inclusive Nature Playscape and Community Area. Mahaska County Community Foundation is a…