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PELLA -- Joy Harjo, former U.S. Poet Laureate, will read from her works and participate in an interview with Harry Smith, distinguished Central College Class of 1973 alumnus and former NBC Today Show and CBS…

OSKALOOSA -- William Penn University is proud to announce its upcoming Worldview Forum, set to take place on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024, at the George Daily Auditorium. This semester’s forum will explore the timely and…

OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska Health is excited to welcome Dr. Nathan Schneider, DO, to the Orthopedics & Sports Medicine team. Dr. Schneider is a highly trained Orthopaedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Specialist who will specialize in…

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,…

OTTUMWA -- Absentee ballots may be cast at the Wapello County Auditor’s Office- 2nd Floor of the Wapello County Courthouse starting now until September 9, 2024.  Absentee ballots that were mailed to voters have a…

APPANOOSE COUNTY -- A 2-vehicle accident in rural Appanoose County last night resulted in injuries to both drivers. Traffic records show that at around 8:26pm yesterday evening, a Chevrolet Cobalt driven by 36-year-old Rachel Lawrence…

OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska Health is pleased to announce the addition of Marc Zoutte, PA-C, to the Mahaska Health Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine team.  Marc Zoutte, PA-C, is a board certified and highly skilled Orthopaedics &…

DES MOINES -- As students head back to school, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird reminds Iowans about laws and tips to keep school kids safe. “Passing a stopped school bus is not only illegal, but…

OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska County is now excepting Absentee  Ballot Requests. You may call the Auditor’s Office at 641-673-7148 or stop in the office  Monday through Friday 8:00AM – 4:30PM to request an Absentee ballot. The…

DES MOINES -- The late-summer heat wave that began over the weekend isn't going away early this week. The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Heat Advisory for portions of southeast Iowa…