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By Isabella Luu (Radio Iowa) The Animal Rescue League of Iowa is opening two low-cost vet clinics in central Iowa. The clinics are called ARL Afford-a-Care and are located in the central and southern parts…

DES MOINES -- A cold weather advisory is in effect for our area this morning. The National Weather Service in Des Moines issued the advisory for portions of central into southeastern Iowa - including Mahaska,…

PELLA -- Central College will observe its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day commemoration with a public session featuring keynote speaker Jaime Schultz, professor of kinesiology at Penn State. Her visit is made possible through…

OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska County Master Gardeners held their annual Celebration of their activities in 2025 on January 13, 2026. A wonderful potluck was enjoyed by nineteen members and their spouses/guests. After completing initial training, members perform…

OTTUMWA -- Hospice Inc., a pillar of end-of-life care in the region, announces the donation of its Ottumwa building and property to First Resources Corp., a private non-profit organization providing home and community-based services and…

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – What began as a simple question, “How engaged are our students, really?” has grown into a multi-year effort to rethink how learning happens in Oskaloosa Schools. Through listening, research, and collaboration with…

FAIRFIELD – The police chief for the city of Fairfield has passed away. Yesterday morning, the city of Fairfield made the announcement that police chief Dave Thomas had died unexpectedly, adding that they were working…

By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa Community School Board has their first regular meeting of 2026 scheduled for tonight. The board is set to host a public hearing for an easement agreement with the Oskaloosa Water…

OTTUMWA -- The City of Ottumwa is accepting applications for property tax abatement until January 13, 2026. The residential and commercial property tax abatement programs are designed to encourage improvements and new development by reducing…

JEFFERSON COUNTY – A rollover accident in Jefferson County last week resulted in serious injuries to the driver. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, the accident was reported on Thursday, January 8, at approximately…