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Free Vision Screenings for Children at Pella Regional Tomorrow

PELLA — Pella Regional Health Center is partnering with the Oskaloosa Lions Club to offer free vision screenings for children, from 6 months old through kindergarten, on Thursday, August 3 from 4-6 pm. The screenings…
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Mahaska County Extension Hosting Master Gardener Q&A This Week

OSKALOOSA -- Suzette Striegel, Mahaska County Extension Horticulture and Education Program coordinator will be answering questions about the upcoming Master Gardener training on Thursday, August 3, beginning at 12 pm (Noon). Suzette has coordinated the local Master Gardener training since 2003. The…
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Mahaska Health's Run in the Sun is This Weekend

OSKALOOSA — Mahaska Health Serenity House is hosting the 12th annual Run in the Sun 2k/5k event at the Statesman Community Stadium on August 5th, 2023. More than 300 runners, walkers, and volunteers are expected to attend…
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Lake Keomah State Park restoration being planned

OSKALOOSA – Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and other project partners are planning a lake restoration project at Lake Keomah State Park to improve water quality and recreational opportunities. Construction is scheduled to start…
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Excessive Heat Warning in Effect Today and Tomorrow

By Sam Parsons The heat advisory in our area expires at noon today, but it will be replaced with an Excessive Heat Warning. The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued an Excessive Heat…
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Heat Advisory In Effect Beginning at Noon Today

OSKALOOSA -- The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a heat advisory for much of the state of Iowa beginning at 12pm today (7/26) and running through 9pm tomorrow night. The NWS says…
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Another Closure on Highway T-15 Starts Tomorrow

KNOXVILLE -- Highway T-15 across the Red Rock Dam will experience another short full road closure beginning tomorrow. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, announced that the closure will last through Friday,…
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Swimming Not Recommended at Lake Red Rock’s Whitebreast and North Overlook Beaches

KNOXVILLE, Iowa – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District is recommending no swimming at Lake Red Rock’s Whitebreast and North Overlook Beaches due to elevated bacterial counts. The beaches will be posted…
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Ottumwa HyNoon Kiwanis to Hold Pork BBQ Fundraiser at Live After Five

OTTUMWA -- The Ottumwa Hy-Noon Kiwanis Club will hold their annual Pork BBQ Dinner at Central Park from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 28th as part of "Live After Five." The BBQ dinner…
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Central College Welcomes Six New Board Members

PELLA -- Central College announced changes to its Board of Trustees with the addition of six new members and the retirement of three individuals. Joining the Central board are Lori Fegley, Kara Kohler Hoogensen, Shannan Mattiace,…
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