Open House for Master Gardener Training in Mahaska County to be held
Jan 03, 2025
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…
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Winter Weather Advisory in Effect Today
Jan 02, 2025
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…
City of Ottumwa's Tax Abatement Deadline is January 14
Jan 02, 2025
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…
Several Area State Parks Will Offer First Day Hikes Tomorrow
Dec 31, 2024
DES MOINES -- What’s the best way to spend New Year’s Day? Take a First Day Hike in an Iowa state park or forest! More than 40 parks are hosting either a guided group hike…
Knoxville Man Charged Following Road Rage Incident on Sunday Morning
Dec 30, 2024
KNOXVILLE -- A Knoxville man is facing charges following a Sunday morning road rage incident involving a firearm. According to a release from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, at 9:16 am Sunday, the Marion County…
Increased Law Enforcement Presence Expected on Iowa Roads for Holiday Season
Dec 20, 2024
DES MOINES -- It’s hard to have a happy holiday if you’re arrested for drunk driving. The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) is partnering with law enforcement across Iowa to urge drivers to designate before…
Bird Food Giveaway at the Environmental Learning Center This Saturday
Dec 19, 2024
OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska County Conservation Board is providing the public free cracked corn for bird feeding this Saturday, December 21, 2024 from 9:00 am – noon behind the Environmental Learning Center. Families can get…
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…
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…