Iowa’s high school graduation rate climbs to 88.3% for the class of 2024
Apr 01, 2025
DES MOINES – Iowa’s high school graduation rate climbed nearly a full percentage point, reaching 88.3% for the graduating class of 2024, according to figures released today by the Iowa Department of Education. This marks…
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Incoming Oskaloosa AD Drawn to District’s Potential, Community Involvement
Apr 01, 2025
By Sam Parsons Oskaloosa High School will be welcoming a new Activities Director in July. Ms. Jamie Jacobs will be moving to the district after spending the past few years working for the Oelwein Community…
Pella Police Investigate Attempted Murder
Apr 01, 2025
PELLA – At approximately 9:54 p.m. on March 30, 2025, the Pella Police Department and Pella Community Ambulance were requested in the 1200 block of Main Street in Pella, IA, for a male who had…
Chemical Fire in Otley Prompts Evacuations, Shelter-In-Place Recommendations
Apr 01, 2025
OTLEY – A large chemical fire broke out in the city of Otley yesterday afternoon, forcing residents to evacuate. Marion County Emergency Management reports that the fire started at the Two Rivers Cooperative fertilizer storage…
REBA GETS A BIG SURPRISE ON HER 70TH BIRTHDAY
Apr 01, 2025
Hard to believe, but Reba McEntire is 70 years old! Over the weekend, on her birthday, the legend performed in Uncasville, Connecticut and the crowd serenaded her with a rousing rendition of "Happy Birthday." Part of that…
Historic tree to be cut down at the White House over safety concerns
Mar 31, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — A tree that's nearly two centuries old will be removed from the White House grounds because it's deteriorating, President Donald Trump said Sunday. The southern magnolia stands near the curved portico on…
Bill may expand number of physician assistants practicing in Iowa
Mar 31, 2025
By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The Iowa legislature has sent the governor a bill that would likely expand the number of physician assistants practicing in Iowa, by creating a path to a multi-state license.…
"Creating Buzz: The Joy, Ease, and Challenge of Supporting Pollinators" Presentation at the Environmental Learning Center
Mar 31, 2025
OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska County Conservation Board is inviting the public to Join them at the Environmental Learning Center, 2342 Hwy 92, on April 11 for an engaging and inspiring presentation titled “Creating Buzz: The…
Oskaloosa High School Prom is This Weekend
Mar 31, 2025
OSKALOOSA, IOWA — The Oskaloosa Student Council is excited to announce the annual Oskaloosa High School prom, themed "Enchanted Forest," scheduled for April 5, 2025. The event promises an evening of elegance and entertainment for…
MORGAN WALLEN RETURNS TO "SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE," BUT IT'S HIS DEPARTURE THAT RAISES EYEBROWS
Mar 31, 2025
For the second time ever (and first since December 2020), Morgan Wallen was the musical guest on "Saturday Night Live." The singer performed the title track from his upcoming album "I'm The Problem," following that up with a performance of "Just…