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KNOXVILLE -- The Marion County Development Commission (MCDC) is now accepting applications for the 2023-24 Leadership Red Rock class.  Leadership Red Rock is an issue-oriented leadership program that develops leadership skills and increases community awareness…

OTTUMWA -- On June 6, 2023, the Ottumwa Police Department started an investigation involving 4 female juvenile victims who had been sexually assaulted by the same male.  Three victims were 14 years old and the…

DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announced today that his office has released a new and updated handbook for Iowa notaries. Iowa notaries are essential components of Iowa’s business, legal, financial, and…

OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska County Master Gardeners announced a Tomato Fest will be held Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 6 PM.   Their first Tomato Fest was celebrated in 2005 when Stan & Susan Gilland, then Master…

By Sam Parsons The Marion County Sheriff's Office reported three missing juveniles yesterday and are seeking public assistance in locating them. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information to assist us in locating Connor…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…