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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Scheduled for April 25

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is coming up this month. Twice a year, the DEA observes Prescription Drug Take Back Day as a means for people to safely and anonymously dispose of their unused…
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Oskaloosa City Council Approves Negotiations with Oskaloosa CSD for Building Trades Program Help

By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa City Council held a regular meeting on Monday and discussed a collaborative housing project with the Oskaloosa Community School District. The district had shared on social media that their building…
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Farm-to-Table Dinner to Celebrate Local Producers

Oskaloosa, IA — Community members are invited to enjoy an evening of fresh, locally sourced cuisine and community connection at the upcoming Mahaska County Farm-toTable Dinner on June 23, 2026, with social hour beginning at…
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Gov. Reynolds Issues Disaster Proclamation for Wapello County in Response to Severe Weather

DES MOINES— Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Wapello County in response to severe weather that occurred on April 2, 2026, and continuing. Governor Reynolds’ proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond…
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Mahaska Health Invites Community to 5th Annual Baby Fair

OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska Health, a designated Center of Excellence for Maternity Care and OB-GYN, is hosting its 5th Annual Baby Fair on Saturday, April 11th, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The event is…
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Prescribed Burn Scheduled at Memorial Park in Ottumwa

OTTUMWA -- The City of Ottumwa has a prescribed burn scheduled at Memorial Park on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, beginning around 9:00 a.m. The burn is part of ongoing maintenance of a 9.5-acre oak savannah…
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Mahaska Health Welcomes Hospitalist Dr. Ron Collins to the Inpatient Care Team

OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska Health welcomes Ronald Collins, MD, to its Inpatient Care Team. Dr. Collins is a board-certified Hospitalist specializing in Internal Medicine and brings extensive experience in patient care and medical leadership. Dr. Collins…
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Road Closure Canceled for Highway T15

KNOXVILLE -- The previously scheduled full road closure to Highway T15 across the Red Rock Dam for April 1-3, 2026 has been CANCELLED. Please keep in mind that additional partial and full road closures may…
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Central College Ramps Up for Hoo-Rah Day

PELLA -- Once a year, something remarkable happens across Central College's alumni network and campus community. Social feeds fill with red and white. "Go Dutch" can be heard across the country. And donations begin rolling…
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This Week Spring Cleanup Week in Pella

PELLA -- Spring cleanup week, scheduled for March 30th to April 3rd, is a means for Pella residential customers to conveniently dispose of bulky items that do not fit inside a garbage tote. Pick up…
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