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Farm-to-Table Dinner to Celebrate Local Producers

Oskaloosa, IA — Community members are invited to enjoy an evening of fresh, locally sourced cuisine and community connection at the upcoming Mahaska County Farm-toTable Dinner on June 23, 2026, with social hour beginning at…
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Gov. Reynolds Issues Disaster Proclamation for Wapello County in Response to Severe Weather

DES MOINES— Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Wapello County in response to severe weather that occurred on April 2, 2026, and continuing. Governor Reynolds’ proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond…
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Mahaska Health Invites Community to 5th Annual Baby Fair

OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska Health, a designated Center of Excellence for Maternity Care and OB-GYN, is hosting its 5th Annual Baby Fair on Saturday, April 11th, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The event is…
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Prescribed Burn Scheduled at Memorial Park in Ottumwa

OTTUMWA -- The City of Ottumwa has a prescribed burn scheduled at Memorial Park on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, beginning around 9:00 a.m. The burn is part of ongoing maintenance of a 9.5-acre oak savannah…
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Mahaska Health Welcomes Hospitalist Dr. Ron Collins to the Inpatient Care Team

OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska Health welcomes Ronald Collins, MD, to its Inpatient Care Team. Dr. Collins is a board-certified Hospitalist specializing in Internal Medicine and brings extensive experience in patient care and medical leadership. Dr. Collins…
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Road Closure Canceled for Highway T15

KNOXVILLE -- The previously scheduled full road closure to Highway T15 across the Red Rock Dam for April 1-3, 2026 has been CANCELLED. Please keep in mind that additional partial and full road closures may…
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Central College Ramps Up for Hoo-Rah Day

PELLA -- Once a year, something remarkable happens across Central College's alumni network and campus community. Social feeds fill with red and white. "Go Dutch" can be heard across the country. And donations begin rolling…
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This Week Spring Cleanup Week in Pella

PELLA -- Spring cleanup week, scheduled for March 30th to April 3rd, is a means for Pella residential customers to conveniently dispose of bulky items that do not fit inside a garbage tote. Pick up…
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Mahaska County Farm Bureau Hosts 3rd Annual Breakfast Battle

By Sam Parsons The Mahaska County Farm Bureau hosted its 3rd annual breakfast battle yesterday in honor of National Ag Week. The battle took place at the Hy-Vee and Fareway in Oskaloosa and featured participants…
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Iowa 14 Improvements between Monroe and Knoxville to Resume This Spring

DES MOINES -- Iowa 14 between Monroe and Knoxville will be improved beginning spring 2025 through 2029. In 2026, the bridges over White Breast Creek and the bridge over Teter Creek will be overlayed. Traffic…
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