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OHS graduate wins statewide poetry contest

A recent Oskaloosa High School graduate has won a statewide poetry contest.  Ian Kilgus won first place in the Iowa Poetry Association’s annual Poetry Contest.  His prize-winning poem is called “Borrowed Love” and was rated…
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Iowa law sets new rules for food delivery apps

BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - A new state law is establishing new restrictions on food delivery apps like Uber Eats, Grubhub and DoorDash. The companies must have an agreement with a restaurant, bar or…
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New Iowa law requires radon testing in public school buildings

BY O. KAY HENDERSON The governor has signed a bill into law that requires testing for radon gas in public school buildings. The legislation is named in honor of Gail Orcutt, a retired teacher from Pleasant…
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NC company pays civil penalty for 2020 excavations that led to two deaths

Iowa’s Attorney General has reached a settlement in an Iowa One Call lawsuit alleging that a contractor conducted an illegal excavation in Pella that led to two deaths.  Attorney General Tom Miller filed the lawsuit…
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No moratorium on land seizures in Iowa for carbon pipelines

BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - A temporary moratorium on the use of eminent domain to seize property along carbon pipeline routes passed the House in March, but it was never considered in the Iowa…
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Mahaska County Board special meeting

The Mahaska County Board will hold a special meeting Tuesday afternoon (5/24).  The agenda item is awarding a contract for the County Courthouse HVAC replacement project.  That special Mahaska County Board meeting will start at…
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Oskaloosa City Council to meet in closed session

The Oskaloosa City Council will meet in closed session Monday afternoon (5/23).  The meeting is to discuss possible legal action regarding the swimming pools at the Early Childhood Education and Recreation Center.
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Marion County Public Health reopens Monday

Marion County Public Health will be re-opening to the public starting Monday (5/23).  The Public Health building has been closed to the public since April 25 because of construction.  That construction is now finished and…
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Barnes Scores First Ever, VanDerWal Gets First Of Season At SIS

By: Jerry Mackey Oskaloosa, Iowa: Mother Nature provided a beautiful evening for Stock Car racing on Wednesday night at the Southern Iowa Speedway in Oskaloosa. The racers provided another entertaining night of racing with the…
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Mahaska County Board, Sheriff, 911 EMA Board talk

The battle between the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors and the County’s 911 Emergency Management Board has now spilled over into the County Sheriff’s Office.  At Monday’s (5/16) meeting, the Board considered rescinding the authority…
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