Oskaloosa Students Walk Into a Stronger, Safer Weight Room
Nov 11, 2025
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Oskaloosa High School students entered a completely transformed strength and conditioning room this week. The new space features updated equipment, enhanced safety features, and a fresh energy that students and coaches say…
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Selecting, Planting and Caring for Young Trees presentation To be held November 18
Nov 10, 2025
OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska County Master Gardeners are hosting a presentation by Emma Hanigan which will cover the three critical phases of tree establishment: selection, planting and care. Attendees walk away with measurable, practical skills…
Mahaska County Conservation to Celebrate 50th Anniversary with Grand Opening of New Nature Playscape Tomorrow
Nov 07, 2025
OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska County Conservation Board invites the public to join in celebrating a major milestone — the Grand Opening of the new Nature Playscape and the 50th Anniversary of Mahaska County Conservation on…
Iowa Finance Authority Awards more than $5.7 Million for Homelessness Assistance Initiatives
Nov 06, 2025
DES MOINES -- The Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors today approved more than $5.7 million in grants to assist 42 agencies with homelessness assistance initiatives during the 2026 calendar year. The University of Iowa…
November 12 open house to discuss Poweshiek County’s Diamond Lake restoration project
Nov 05, 2025
MONTEZUMA -- Poweshiek County Conservation and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will discuss upcoming lake restoration efforts planned for Diamond Lake at an open house on Nov. 12, at 6 p.m., at the…
Oskaloosa City Council Approves CORE Downtown Improvement Grant Program
Nov 04, 2025
By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa City Council held a regular meeting last night and passed a resolution approving the CORE Downtown Improvement Grant Program. “CORE” stands for “Community-Oriented Revitalization & Enhancement,” and the grant program…
Today is the Deadline to Submit Nominations for Mahaska Chamber Awards
Nov 03, 2025
OSKALOOSA -- Would you like to nominate a business or individual who has made a big difference in Mahaska County in the past year? Mahaska Chamber & Development Group will again be presenting several civic awards.…
Shooting in Ottumwa Results in Felony Charges for Juvenile
Oct 31, 2025
OTTUMWA – A teenager in Ottumwa is now facing several felony charges after a shooting involving two groups of juveniles last night. According to the Ottumwa Police Department, yesterday evening at around 7:11pm, emergency and…
Ottumwa Man Arrested for Knifepoint Robbery Attempt
Oct 31, 2025
OTTUMWA – An Ottumwa man was arrested for allegedly robbing a man at knifepoint while the victim was treating his apartment for pests. According to court records, on Wednesday, October 29, at around 11:48am, the…
Cover Crop and No-Till Field Day to be Held Near Ollie Nov. 18
Oct 31, 2025
AMES, Iowa—Iowa Learning Farms will host a cover crop and no-till field day near Ollie on Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Scott Swanson’s farm. The event is open to farmers and…