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OSKALOOSA, Iowa – The Mahaska Chamber and Development Group has been selected as one of three communities to receive funding through the Iowa Rural Development Council’s Rural Business Initiative (RBI) grant program, with support approved this week by the state’s Empower Rural Iowa task force. The funding will support Ignite Oskaloosa, a multi-part small business […]
Dec 18 2025 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Inside a classroom at Oskaloosa High School, winter coats are folded neatly beside stacks of sweatpants, socks, and snow pants. Students move with purpose, checking sizes, comparing prices, and carefully tracking budgets. For more than 30 years, this scene has played out quietly each December, as Oskaloosa High School Peer Helpers work […]
Dec 18 2025 | Posted in
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The 2025 Lighted Christmas Parade held on Saturday, December 6, was a huge success. Thank you to all who participated, volunteered, and sponsored the 38th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade. “It was a night to remember,” shared Angella Foster, Oskaloosa Main Street Director. “Seeing the joy on people’s faces, from the little children marveling at the […]
Dec 16 2025 | Posted in
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PELLA – Falling into a 19-2 hole early in the game, the Central College women’s basketball team nearly overcame the 17-point deficit before succumbing to the University of Dubuque Saturday 63-58. Central (6-3, 2-1 American Rivers Conference) allowed Dubuque (4-5, 2-0 conference) to make a 17-0 run in the first five minutes of the first […]
Dec 14 2025 | Posted in
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PELLA- A difficult stretch of American Rivers Conference matches continued for the Central College men’s basketball team Saturday with a 71-49 loss to the University of Dubuque. Central (4-5, 0-3 conference) surged out of the gate with a pair of Carson Jones (sophomore, Elkhorn, Neb., Creighton Prep) 3-point baskets. The Dutch made just four of […]
Dec 14 2025 | Posted in
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Last Release of Shutdown-delayed Data in 2025; More Information Expected Next Month DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 3.7 percent in September. The state’s jobless rate was 3.3 percent one year ago. The U.S. unemployment rate rose to 4.4 percent in September. This is the most recent Iowa data available […]
Dec 12 2025 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Oskaloosa Schools entered the school year with a new activities director, a weight room under construction, and a clear commitment to strengthening student experiences. One trimester in, the early results point to steady growth, stronger competitive performances, and a cultural shift built around coaching development and student opportunity. When Jamie Jacobs stepped […]
Dec 12 2025 | Posted in
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Mahaska Health is pleased to welcome Craig Hoffman, PA-C, a certified Physician Assistant specializing in Cardiac Electrophysiology and the management of heart rhythm disorders, to the growing Cardiology team. Craig brings more than 20 years of advanced cardiac experience, with extensive expertise in atrial fibrillation care, cardiac rhythm management devices, diagnostic testing, and patient education. […]
Dec 12 2025 | Posted in
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December 10, 2025 Ottumwa, IA – No. 7 Indian Hills Men’s Basketball continued its offensive tear with a 95-61 victory over McCook Community College (NE) at the Hellyer Center on Wednesday. The Warriors improve to 12-1 overall on the year. With the win, the Warriors extend their winning streak to six games, having scored at […]
Dec 11 2025 | Posted in
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Mahaska Health is pleased to welcome Hanna Shively, ARNP, to the Walk-In Clinic and Otolaryngology, or, Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) care teams. Shively is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with specialized training in Otolaryngology and a strong commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care. Hanna Shively earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and her Master […]
Dec 10 2025 | Posted in
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