City of Ottumwa to Host Dedication Ceremony for Jefferson St. Viaduct
Oct 19, 2023
Ottumwa, IA – On October 25, 2023, friends and family of Lew “Skip” Stevens will be conducting a memorial dedication ceremony at the north end of the Jefferson Street Viaduct to rename the bridge “Skip…
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Ottumwa Police and DCI Investigating Homicide
Oct 18, 2023
OTTUMWA -- On October 16, 2023, at approximately 10:46 p.m., officers with the Ottumwa Police Department were dispatched to 301 S. Ward Street on the report of a stabbing. Responding officers located an injured male…
KBOE Receives NWS Award for Length of Service
Oct 17, 2023
By Sam Parsons KBOE Radio received the Honored Institution Award yesterday from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The station received the award for 50 years of weather observations with the National Weather Service. Marvin…
Alta Vista Property Returns to Local Control in Purchase
Oct 16, 2023
Ottumwa, IA – The Greater Ottumwa Development Foundation (a nonprofit development arm of Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress), in a collaborative partnership with the Ottumwa Legacy Foundation, The City of Ottumwa, and Wapello County are…
Students First ESA applications for 2023-2024 closed; 18,893 applications approved
Oct 13, 2023
DES MOINES – Today, the Iowa Department of Education announced that 18,893 Students First education savings accounts (ESAs) were approved by the Sept. 30 program close date. ESA accounts for applicants who did not meet…
Oskaloosa Schools Announces "Five to Thrive" Strategic Plan
Oct 12, 2023
OSKALOOSA -- Oskaloosa Schools has launched a five-year strategic plan to enhance extracurricular experiences for students in grades 7-12, titled “Five to Thrive.” The long-term goal of the plan is to increase overall student participation…
Central College Expands Scholarship Options and Offers Scholar Days
Oct 11, 2023
PELLA -- Central College will host four Scholar Day experiences for prospective students to earn top academic scholarships beyond financial aid awards at the time of admission, up to full tuition. Scholar Days will be…
Mahaska County Extension Hosting Forest, Aquatic, and Right-of-Way Continuing Instruction Course Oct. 18
Oct 10, 2023
OSKALOOSA -- Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Mahaska County office will host an Forest, Aquatic, and Right-of-Way Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. The program provided by…
Ottumwa City Hall to Close Later This Month
Oct 09, 2023
OTTUMWA -- The city of Ottumwa announced that their city hall will be closed for a week later this month as they’ll be moving their operations to a new location while the city hall construction…
Mahaska Health Hosts Annual Women’s Health Night October 17th
Oct 06, 2023
OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska Health is proud to host their annual Women’s Health Night at the Gateway church in Oskaloosa. Join Mahaska Health experts for Women’s Health Night on October 17th from 5:30 PM to 8…