OHS Storybook Players to perform at OWLS Lunch & Learn
Jan 16, 2023
OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska County Conservation Board invites adults of any age to the O.W.L.S. (Older, Wiser, Livelier Souls) program on Friday, January 20th from 11:30 am -12:30 pm at the Mahaska County Environmental Learning…
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PACE Alliance Accepting Nominations for Pella Impact Awards
Jan 13, 2023
PELLA -- The Pella Area Community and Economic Alliance has begun accepting nominations for their Pella Impact Awards from their membership and from the general public. AWARD CATEGORIES Business Impact: A business that has been a leader…
City of Ottumwa Announces Holiday Closures for MLK Day
Jan 12, 2023
OTTUMWA, IA -- Monday, January 16 is the state and federal holiday to honor the birthday of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. City offices will be closed and some city services are changed due…
Ottumwa Police Investigating Ottumwa Regional Health Center Assaults
Jan 11, 2023
OTTUMWA, IA -- On Sunday, October 15, 2022, the Ottumwa Police Department became involved in the death investigation of Devin Michael Caraccio, age 27, of Centerville, IA. At the time of his death, Caraccio was…
Wild-Harvested Mushroom Certification Classes Set for Spring
Jan 10, 2023
AMES, Iowa – Mushroom gatherers who wish to sell wild-harvested mushrooms can attend one of two certification workshops to be held in March and April. The certification is a requirement for those selling any of…
Cover Crop Workshop to be Held at Boender Farm near Oskaloosa January 24
Jan 09, 2023
AMES, Iowa—Iowa Learning Farms will host a cover crop workshop on Tuesday, January 24, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Steve Boender’s Farm near Oskaloosa. The free event is open to farmers and landowners and…
ISU Extension Hosting "The Benefits of Native Vegetation in Iowa’s Roadsides" Presentation Next Month
Jan 06, 2023
OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska County Master Gardeners will be hosting Ben Hoskinson, Mahaska County Roadside Vegetation Manager at a program to be held Tuesday, February 7, beginning at 7 pm. The presenter will speak about the history of Roadside Vegetation Management in…
Ottumwa Tax Abatement Deadline is January 25
Jan 05, 2023
OTTUMWA, IA -- The City of Ottumwa is accepting applications for property tax abatement until January 25, 2023. The residential and commercial property tax abatement programs are designed to encourage improvements and new development by…
Mahaska County Board of Supervisors Holds Organizational Meeting
Jan 04, 2023
By Sam Parsons The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met this morning and had their annual organizational meeting. Mark Groenendyk was re-elected as board chair while Steve Wanders was elected as board vice chair. The…
Marion County Sheriff Named President of ISSDA
Jan 03, 2023
By Sam Parsons Marion County Sheriff Jason Sandholdt was recently named the 2023 President of the Iowa State Sheriffs and Deputies Association. The announcement was made at the ISSDA’s winter conference in December. Sandholdt becomes…