Oskaloosa City Council Amends Charter
May 05, 2023
By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa City Council held a special meeting last night to amend the city’s charter. City officials said that the article in the charter pertaining to Initiative and Referendum, which sets procedures…
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Blake Shelton To Get A Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame
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Blake Shelton is getting his flowers - in the form of a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. The country singer-turned-reality tv judge's star will be the 2,755th to earn a place on the Walk…
Gov. Reynolds Announces $1.5M Grant Program to Improve Work-Based Learning
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Toby Keith Announces 19th Annual Golf Tourney To Fight Childhood Cancer
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'Godfather of AI' leaves Google, warns of tech's dangers
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House makes changes in Senate bill on teen jobs, work hours
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OHS Hosting Senior Career Ready Recognition Event
May 03, 2023
OSKALOOSA -- Oskaloosa High School announced their 4th annual Senior Career Ready Recognition Event. This event recognizes Oskaloosa High School seniors who have made the choice to pursue a post-secondary education in a career field…