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Road Closure over Red Rock Dam April 22-24

KNOXVILLE, Iowa – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, announces a full road closure to Highway T15 across the Red Rock Dam April 22-24. The closure is necessary for contractors to continue…
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Senior Art Showcase to Feature Art and Art Research

PELLA -- Central College's Class of 2024 Senior Art Exhibition will include work from nine students. The exhibit opens Wednesday, April 17, in the Mills Gallery, Lubbers Center on Central's campus. An artists' reception will…
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Food Safety Certification Class Offered Next Month

OSKALOOSA -- Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach is offering a food safety training for food service managers on May 13 at Mahaska County Extension Office, 212 N. I Street in Oskaloosa from 9:00-6:00…
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Music Concerts at Central This Spring

PELLA -- Central College music programs will perform throughout April. The public has many opportunities to enjoy musical ensemble concerts and recitals, all free. The A Cappella Choir and Chamber Singers will perform at 3…
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Oskaloosa CSD Sets Public Hearing Date for 2024-25 Budget

By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa Community School District has set the date for a public hearing for their 2024-25 budget. The school board unanimously approved the budget for publishing during their regular meeting on Tuesday,…
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Portion of Volksweg Trail at Lake Red Rock closed for repairs

KNOXVILLE, Iowa – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, has temporarily closed a small section of the Volksweg Trail at Lake Red Rock for repairs. The closure impacts the trail located near…
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Weekly Crop Progress and Condition Report

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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Whitebreast Campground and Boat Ramp temporarily closed for roadwork

KNOXVILLE, Iowa – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, has temporarily closed the Whitebreast Campground entrance road at Lake Red Rock for repairs. The closure, which is anticipated to last until April…
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Out of the Darkness Walk Coming to Central College Campus

PELLA -- The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will host an Out of the Darkness Walk on Sunday, April 14, on the Central College campus. The return of this event to Central has been led…
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New DNA Evidence Reveals Identity of Body Found in Missouri in Late 1970s as Missing Ottumwa Girl

OTTUMWA -- Nearly half a century after her remains were discovered, the identity of the young woman previously  known as “Lincoln County Jane Doe” has finally been unveiled. Through a multi-agency partnership  leveraging the latest…
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