Iowa’s Unemployment Rate Decreases to 2.8 Percent in April
May 23, 2024
DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 2.8 percent in April, down from last month’s rate of 2.9 percent and tying the rate from a year ago. The state’s labor force participation…
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Mahaska Health Awarded Education Recognition for Diabetes Self-Management Program
May 22, 2024
OSKALOOSA -- This month, Mahaska Health achieved a significant milestone by receiving the Education Recognition award from the American Diabetes Association. On behalf of the American Diabetes Association, Health Care & Education President, Patti Urbasnki,…
Oskaloosa Public Library to Host Summer Reading Kickoff
May 21, 2024
OSKALOOSA -- The Oskaloosa Public Library is excited for the return of the Summer Reading Program. The theme for this summer is “Adventure Begins at Your Library” and will run from June 3 – July…
Marion County Development to Host Housing Summits This Week
May 20, 2024
KNOXVILLE -- Marion County Development invites you to attend the release of the 2024 Marion County Comprehensive Housing Assessment findings on March 21 or March 22. Maxfield Research who conducted the study will be presenting results at two…
Oskaloosa High School Baseball Field Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to be Held Next Week
May 17, 2024
OSKALOOSA, IOWA — Oskaloosa Schools announces the completion of renovations aimed at elevating the safety and playability of its baseball diamond. A Chamber Diplomats’ ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new high school baseball diamond is scheduled…
Central RED Welcomes Alumnus and Iowa's Lieutenant Governor
May 16, 2024
PELLA -- The Central RED Society members will meet Iowa's Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg on Thursday, May 23. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. and the program begins at 6 p.m. in the Boat,…
Deadline Approaching for Century and Heritage Farm Applications
May 15, 2024
DES MOINES -- The June 1 deadline for eligible Iowa farm owners to apply for Century or Heritage Farm recognition is quickly approaching, and the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is encouraging farm…
Applications Open for Farm Bureau Federation's "Grow Your Future" Award
May 14, 2024
WEST DES MOINES -- Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF), the state’s largest grassroots farm organization, encourages young farmer entrepreneurs between 18-35 years old with an ag-related business to enter the Grow Your Future Award for…
Ottumwa Citywide Drop-Off Day set for May 18
May 13, 2024
OTTUMWA -- The City of Ottumwa and Bridge City Sanitation will hold the Citywide Drop-Off Day on Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Hydro Parking Lot. The Citywide Drop-Off…
Leaf Casting Workshop to be held Next Month
May 13, 2024
OSKALOOSA -- Join Master Gardener John Langstraat and other Mahaska County Master Gardeners for this hands-on two session workshop to create your own leaf casting. The first session will be held Monday, June 10 at 6 pm.…