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November 12, 2022 Oskaloosa, Iowa – The 11th Day, of the 11th Month, on the 11th hour, the First World War ended in 1918, and by an act of Congress became known as Armistice Day in 1926. The day would eventually become a national holiday in 1938 and is now a solemn day that Americans […]
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November 9, 2022 Oskaloosa, Iowa – The winter months in Iowa can provide beauty but can come with hazards from the cold. There are some hazards to staying warm in your home, such as space heaters and extension cords that may become overloaded. The Oskaloosa Fire Department wants you to be safe at home this […]
Nov 9 2022 | Posted in
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November 8, 2022 Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Oskaloosa City Council met in a regular session on Monday evening at city hall. Charlie Cowel from RDG Planning & Design made a presentation to the Council about the progress of the comprehensive plan, which he states is nearly ready for adoption by the Council. He says the […]
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November 8th, 2022 Oskaloosa, Iowa – The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on Monday morning, November 7th. The Supervisors approved a new 28E agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for a driver’s license station inside the Treasurer’s office at the Mahaska County Courthouse. This agreement is a continuation of the […]
Nov 9 2022 | Posted in
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November 8th, 2022 Oskaloosa, Iowa – Residents of Mahaska County joined those around Iowa and the Nation at the polls on Tuesday. In Mahaska County, the voter turnout for the mid-term election was very strong. The polls closed in Iowa at 8 pm, and results started to come in shortly after 8:30. Several local races […]
Nov 8 2022 | Posted in
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November 6th, 2022 Eddyville, Iowa – Many times, you will find Jim and Phyllis Sutton volunteering their time at the Eddyville Historical Museum, helping to provide not only the staffing to make events happen but, quite often, the food or whatever is needed. Jim says that, for him, being a lifelong resident of Eddyville, who […]
Nov 7 2022 | Posted in
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November 5th, 2022 Oskaloosa, Iowa – The holiday season is just weeks away, and preparations are underway at Penn Central Mall in Oskaloosa to welcome the community into their facility. Penn Central Mall Manager Mike Gipple says he’s looking forward to the train rides that will take place on Tuesday evenings. The first rides kick […]
Nov 6 2022 | Posted in
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November 5th, 2022 Oskaloosa, Iowa – The flu season has arrived in Iowa, and it’s hitting hard. The CDC reports, “While the timing and severity of the upcoming flu season cannot be predicted, the United States has experienced little flu for the past two seasons. Reduced population immunity, particularly among young children who may never […]
Nov 6 2022 | Posted in
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October 29, 2022 Oskaloosa, Iowa – The sound of squeaking tennis shoes on the basketball court while coaches instruct the latest plays welcomes the incoming basketball season at William Penn University. Men’s Head Coach John Henry said the team was blessed to have had the same core of players over the past three years. That […]

October 29th, 2022 Oskaloosa, Iowa – During his regular shift, Oskaloosa Fire Captain Dan Hoy can be found doing his routine paperwork, maintenance duties, and more between calls. Nearly every year, he answers another call to join other firefighters who tackle the forest fires that typically spark up in the western United States. This year, […]
Oct 29 2022 | Posted in
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