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By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa Community School Board held a regular meeting last night and formally approved a one-year extension of superintendent Mike Fisher’s contract with the district. It’s a rolling three-year contract, so the…

OTTUMWA -- Ottumwa dog owners are reminded that City dog licenses are required for any dog over the age of four months in the City of Ottumwa, unless the dog is kept in a kennel…

By Sam Parsons Oskaloosa Main Street hosted the 38th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade in the city of Oskaloosa on Saturday night. Holiday activities were offered all day throughout Oskaloosa and the parade persisted through Saturday’s…

OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska Health announced they are welcoming Michelle Harban, ARNP, a board-certified Nurse Practitioner specializing in women’s health and oncology/hematology, joining Dr. Nair, Mahaska Health Medical Oncology Medical Director to the newly expanded Oncology…

OTTUMWA – An Ottumwa woman is behind bars after authorities say she was found in possession of a stolen vehicle with drugs and a firearm. According to court documents, officers from the Ottumwa Police Department…

OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska County Master Gardeners are hosting a presentation by Zach Nie which will cover what active forest management in Iowa looks like and why it is important.  He will also cover tip…

OSKALOOSA – An Oskaloosa High School student was arrested this week on a warrant for sexual abuse. According to court documents, 18-year-old Kaiden Parker was taken into custody by authorities on Tuesday for 3rd Degree…

OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska Chamber & Development Group is getting ready for the Coffee & Conversation events. This engaging series of informative sessions provides Mahaska County residents with invaluable insights to state, county and local…

By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa City Council held a regular meeting last night and recognized the 2025 Oskaloosa Police Officer of the Year. Officer Stephen Stangl was the recipient of the award; the OPD says…

OSKALOOSA -- Oskaloosa’s 38th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade is set to bring thousands downtown on December 6 for a full day of holiday celebrations. The festivities are a blend of long-standing traditions with new experiences that highlight…