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PELLA -- Central College earned five Best of Red Rock awards from the Marion County Economic Development Commission. Central received awards for: Best Catering Service Provider One of the Top 10 Things to Do/Attractions One…

OSKALOOSA -- Herbs are powerful flavor enhancers and an item you can grow to use in your own kitchen.  A presentation from Mahaska County Master Gardeners Ann Evans, Veronica Grim, and Lois Harris on Monday…

OSKALOOSA, IOWA — The Oskaloosa Community School District has named Sarah McGriff as the district’s new director of finance, effective February 26. McGriff brings a wealth of experience and a strong educational background to her…

OSKALOOSA -- Farmers can improve their knowledge of current pasture topics by attending a “Pasture Topics Discussion” Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 2 pm at the ISU Extension and Outreach- Mahaska County office, 212 North I Street,…

OSKALOOSA -- In recognition of American Heart Month, Mahaska Health, an Iowa ‘Center of Excellence for Cardiology,’ is hosting a free heart health community event. The Mahaska Health Cardiology Services team invites the community to…

OTTUMWA -- The City of Ottumwa Historic Preservation Commission will host a community workshop for Historic Preservation Plan from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Thursday March 7, 2024 at Hotel Ottumwa. “All Ottumwa residents are stakeholders…

OSKALOOSA -- The City Council of the City of Oskaloosa, Iowa, has received and accepted the resignation of Steve Burnett as Fourth Ward City Council member for the City of Oskaloosa. The City Council has…

PELLA -- The Central RED Society will present "Lely North America, The Way to Dairy," with Chad Huyser, Class of 1997, on Wednesday, Feb. 21. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. in the Boat/Moore/Weller…

OSKALOOSA -- In recognition of American Heart Month, Mahaska Health, an Iowa ‘Center of Excellence for Cardiology,’ is hosting a free heart health community event. The Mahaska Health Cardiology Services team invites the community to…

PELLA -- Central College's music program will showcase three concerts in February and bring joy during the winter. A Cappella Choir will perform alongside 10th-12th grade students from 14 different high schools to conclude Singfest.…