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You can hear a reading of the Declaration of Independence this coming Tuesday (6/28) in downtown Oskaloosa.  Teri Rogers with the Mahaska County Republican Party Central Committee says the event starts at 7 at the…

The City of Ottumwa is now accepting applications for its Human Rights Commission.  The Commission will consist of nine members serving three year terms beginning July 1.  The Mayor and City Council will have the…

Oskaloosa’s City Council will go over a draft of a plan to improve the city’s storm water system Monday (6/20).  That will be at a work session starting at 5:00.  Then at 6, the City…

Earlier this week, we mentioned that an artist from Oskaloosa will have her work displayed at the Des Moines Arts Festival next week.  Megan Rohr is one of seven artists who will have their work…

BY RADIO IOWA CONTRIBUTOR Dozens of Farm Service Agency offices across Iowa are seeking new employees. Matt Russell, the Iowa FSA director, says they’re hiring for a host of positions in dozens of Iowa communities. “One…

Iowa Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg was in Albia Tuesday (6/14).  He visited the Perry Building, which has received a State Downtown Housing Grant.  The developer plans to convert the second floor into four apartments.  Gregg…

BY DAR DANIELSON The Iowa Department of Transportation is taking public input on the plan to develop a network of electric vehicle charging stations across the state. The DOT’s Stuart Anderson says the state will get…

New Sharon’s Spring Festival began Thursday (6/9) and runs through Saturday (6/11).  Lindsey Phillips of the Spring Festival Committee says there will be plenty going on at North Mahaska High School Friday night (6/10), weather…

Downtown Oskaloosa will be alive with the sound of music Thursday night (6/9).  Maize Island will play at Thankful Thursday in The Alley between 6 and 8pm.  Then at 8:00, the Oskaloosa City Band will…

Three Iowa House incumbents from the No Coast Network listening area were defeated in Tuesday’s (6/7) primary elections.  In the new House District 88, Helena Hayes defeated incumbent Dustin Hite in the Republican primary.  Hayes…