Weekly Crop Progress and Condition Report
May 01, 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,…
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Gas Explosion on Asbury Circle on Sunday
Apr 30, 2024
OTTUMWA -- On Sunday, April 28, 2024, at approximately 6:56 a.m., the Ottumwa Fire Department responded to a report of a gas explosion at 19 Asbury Circle. Upon arrival, they found a one story residence…
Growing a Salsa Garden Presentation Next Week at Mahaska County Extension Office
Apr 29, 2024
OSKALOOSA -- Salsa is many people’s favorite condiment. It can be used many ways; is easy make, and fairly easy to grow the ingredients. Come and learn how to grow the tomatoes, peppers, and onions…
Mahaska County Extension to Host Presentation on Twelve Culinary Herbs You Should Consider Growing
Apr 26, 2024
OSKALOOSA -- Culinary herbs add so much flavor your food, and are fairly easy to grow. Learn about growing twelve common herbs on May 3 at Noon by Mahaska County Extension Horticulture and Education Program…
Central College Theatre to Perform 'The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940'
Apr 25, 2024
PELLA -- Central College's theatre program presents John Bishop's "The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940" at 7 p.m. April 25-27, and 2 p.m. April 28, in the Kruidenier Theatre on campus. C.D. Adamson, associate professor…
Ottumwa Police Department Investigator Honored by DOJ for National Crime Victims' Rights Week
Apr 24, 2024
DES MOINES, Iowa – The Department of Justice’s Office for Victims of Crime and the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa join federal, state, and local communities nationwide in observing National Crime…
Central College Annual Run Set for April 26
Apr 23, 2024
PELLA -- The Dutch Dash, the new name for Central College's annual springtime run on campus, is scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday, April 26. The public is welcome to join this free, fun run or…
Prescribed Burn Planned for Memorial Park
Apr 22, 2024
OTTUMWA -- The city of Ottumwa says a prescribed burn is planned for Memorial Park on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. The event is planned to start at 9:00 a.m., weather permitting. For safety, please stay…
Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Decreases to 2.9 Percent in March
Apr 19, 2024
DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 2.9 percent in March from a revised February rate of 3.0 percent. The state’s labor force participation rate fell to 67 percent from 67.2…
Central College Opens Registrations for Leadership Youth Summit
Apr 18, 2024
PELLA -- Central College will host the inaugural Leadership Youth Summit from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 10-11. The two-day camp is open to students who will be in grades 7-12 in the fall…