OCSD Finance Director Announces Resignation
Oct 21, 2025
OSKALOOSA – The Finance Director for the Oskaloosa Community School District announced her resignation yesterday. Sarah McGriff tendered her resignation effective on November 17, 2025, and in her resignation letter to the district, she cited…
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Oskaloosa City Council to Meet Tonight
Oct 20, 2025
By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa City Council has a regular meeting scheduled for tonight. The council will receive an update on their 28E agreement with Wastewater, as well as a monthly update on the YMCA…
Secretary Naig Announces Eight Additional Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Projects
Oct 17, 2025
DES MOINES -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is beginning construction on eight additional abandoned mine land (AML) reclamation projects in southeast Iowa.…
Ottumwa Man Sentenced in 20 Year Old Sexual Abuse Case
Oct 16, 2025
ELDON – An Ottumwa man was sentenced this week for a sexual abuse incident that took place 20 years ago. The Wapello County Sheriff’s Office says that 48-year-old Jeffary Ian Dowding was charged in February…
Oskaloosa See Enrollment Growth as More Families Choose Osky Schools
Oct 16, 2025
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Oskaloosa Community Schools are growing. The district’s served enrollment count increased by 36 students this year, marking a steady rise and positioning Oskaloosa above 2020 enrollment levels. The rebound reflects a larger…
Cover Crop and Water Quality Field Day to be held near Oskaloosa November 4
Oct 15, 2025
AMES, Iowa—Iowa Learning Farms will host a cover crop and water quality field day near Oskaloosa on Tuesday, November 4 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Drost Farms. The no-cost event is open to farmers…
Ottumwa's Trick or Treat Night Set for October 31
Oct 14, 2025
OTTUMWA -- The Ottumwa Police Department has announced that Trick or Treat Night is set for 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 31, 2025. If a Trick-or-Treater and/or Homeowner is feeling ill please…
October Gardening Tips presentation to be Held Tomorrow
Oct 13, 2025
OSKALOOSA -- Several Mahaska County Master Gardeners will present October Gardening Tips on Tuesday, October 14 , 2025 at 7 pm. The presentation will be held at the Mahaska County Extension Office, 212 North I…
Mahaska Health Welcomes Dr. Marissa Haubrich to the Family Medicine Team
Oct 10, 2025
OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska Health is proud to welcome Marissa Haubrich, DO, to its Family Medicine team. Dr. Haubrich is a board-certified Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine who specializes in Family Medicine and is dedicated to providing…
Vehicle Theft in Wapello County Leads to Arrest
Oct 09, 2025
OTTUMWA – Authorities in Wapello County arrested an Ottumwa man this week following a vehicle theft. According to the Wapello County Sheriff’s Office, in the early hours of Monday morning, a Wapello County Deputy on…