Mahaska County Hosting 4th Annual Reading of Declaration of Independence Next Tuesday
Jun 22, 2023
OSKALOOSA -- The 4th annual reading of the Declaration of Independence in Mahaska County will take place next Tuesday at the Bandstand in Osky Square. The event is free and open to the public. A…
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Oskaloosa City Council Approves “One West” Site Plan Application
Jun 21, 2023
By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa City Council met on Monday and approved a site plan application from Brian Ridge of Commercial Edge for a proposed 3-story, mixed-use building on a 3-acre site on Coal Mine…
"Annie Jr." to Take the Stage at Penn Central Mall This Weekend
Jun 20, 2023
OSKALOOSA -- America’s favorite orphan, Annie, brings her antics and her dog to Penn Central Mall this Sunday, June 25 at 6 p.m. Annie Jr., a shortened version of the Broadway musical, is produced by…
Drought starting to stress crops
Jun 19, 2023
By Dar Danielson (Radio Iowa) Crops are starting to show signs of stress brought on by the drought. Iowa Sate University Extension field agronomist Angie Rieck Hinz sees it in the corn in her north-central…
Governor Reynolds Announces Iowa Homeownership Incubator Competition
Jun 16, 2023
DES MOINES -- Governor Reynolds today celebrated national homeownership month with the announcement of the opening of the second annual Iowa Homeownership Incubator competition. The Iowa Homeownership Incubator is a challenge to Iowa lending institutions…
USDA Accepts More Than 1 Million Acres in Offers Through Conservation Reserve Program General Signup
Jun 15, 2023
WASHINGTON -- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced earlier this week that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting more than 1 million acres in this year’s Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) General signup. This is…
New rules and laws address raccoons, create year-round open season
Jun 14, 2023
DES MOINES -- Changes are coming soon to the way Iowans can hunt and trap raccoons, and how farmers can deal with raccoon depredation issues. Raccoons were the focus of a bill approved during the…
General Food Preservation Class Offered
Jun 13, 2023
OSKALOOSA -- Preserving your summer bounty is a great way to enjoy home-grown produce year-round. The key is not serving food borne illness, like botulism, with your home preserved foods. Home food preservation is not…
Marion County's Annual Tax Sale is Next Monday
Jun 12, 2023
KNOXVILLE -- The annual Marion County tax sale will be held online on June 19, 2023. Any unpaid property taxes will be offered for sale to qualifying tax investors, and the monthly penalty will increase…
54th Annual Art on the Square is Tomorrow
Jun 09, 2023
By Sam Parsons Oskaloosa Main Street is hosting the 54th annual Art on the Square in downtown Oskaloosa tomorrow from 9am-3pm. The schedule of events, along with a map of the artists that will be…