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OSKALOOSA -- The Oskaloosa Student Council is excited to announce the annual Oskaloosa High School prom, themed "A Night of Chance," scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026. The promenade, which is open to the public,…

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is coming up this month. Twice a year, the DEA observes Prescription Drug Take Back Day as a means for people to safely and anonymously dispose of their unused…

By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa City Council held a regular meeting on Monday and discussed a collaborative housing project with the Oskaloosa Community School District. The district had shared on social media that their building…

Oskaloosa, IA — Community members are invited to enjoy an evening of fresh, locally sourced cuisine and community connection at the upcoming Mahaska County Farm-toTable Dinner on June 23, 2026, with social hour beginning at…

DES MOINES— Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Wapello County in response to severe weather that occurred on April 2, 2026, and continuing. Governor Reynolds’ proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond…

OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska Health, a designated Center of Excellence for Maternity Care and OB-GYN, is hosting its 5th Annual Baby Fair on Saturday, April 11th, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The event is…

OTTUMWA -- The City of Ottumwa has a prescribed burn scheduled at Memorial Park on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, beginning around 9:00 a.m. The burn is part of ongoing maintenance of a 9.5-acre oak savannah…

OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska Health welcomes Ronald Collins, MD, to its Inpatient Care Team. Dr. Collins is a board-certified Hospitalist specializing in Internal Medicine and brings extensive experience in patient care and medical leadership. Dr. Collins…

KNOXVILLE -- The previously scheduled full road closure to Highway T15 across the Red Rock Dam for April 1-3, 2026 has been CANCELLED. Please keep in mind that additional partial and full road closures may…

PELLA -- Once a year, something remarkable happens across Central College's alumni network and campus community. Social feeds fill with red and white. "Go Dutch" can be heard across the country. And donations begin rolling…