The Climb, a local outreach effort connected with Give It Up, Mahaska, is asking for volunteers and donations as it works to support families in Mahaska County during the holiday season and beyond. This year, volunteers at The Climb are preparing Christmas for 293 children. Each child on the list will receive gifts that are […]
United Way of Mahaska County has finished its annual Winter Coat Drive, and the results show a growing need across the community. The organization also reports an increase in families seeking food support as the cost of living continues to rise. United Way Director Michella Friesen provided information to help explain what local families are […]
JOHNSTON, IA — Fareway Stores, Inc. celebrated a major milestone this week after earning its first-ever Prometheus Award at the 2025 ceremony hosted by the Technology Association of Iowa. The honor marks a new chapter for the Midwest-based grocery chain, highlighting its growing impact in retail technology. Zachary Lane, Fareway’s Director of Retail Systems, received […]
Oskaloosa High School football players, coaches, and families gathered this week to celebrate another season of hard work and dedication, as Head Coach Brett Doud presented the annual team awards recognizing performance, leadership, and character both on and off the field. The night’s top honor, the Benz Award, went to Holden Braundmeier. Established in 1933, […]
OSKALOOSA — The Mahaska County Conservation Board (MCCB) marked a milestone this month, celebrating 50 years of conservation, education, and community involvement with the grand opening of the new Nature Playscape at the Environmental Learning Center. Formed in January 1975 by a countywide vote, the MCCB was created to manage and preserve Mahaska County’s natural […]
WASHINGTON — The United States Mint struck the final circulating one-cent coin on November 12, 2025, ending 232 years of penny production. The coin will remain legal tender, but no new pennies will enter general circulation. According to the Mint, it cost 3.69 cents to produce and distribute each penny during Fiscal Year 2024 — […]
Ottumwa Police Officer Levi Ritz has turned what started as a simple department fundraiser into something that’s made a real difference in people’s lives. His 11th Annual No Shave November is underway, and this year, the Ottumwa Police Association is raising money for 5-year-old Leo Rodriguez, a little boy who’s been fighting an inoperable brain […]
Oskaloosa High School held its annual Veterans Day assembly on November 11, honoring those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. The event brought together students from both the high school and middle school, staff members, and community guests in a show of gratitude and respect for local veterans. The program began with […]
OTTUMWA — The sizzle is back for the 10th annual BaconTown, Ottumwa’s one-of-a-kind bacon festival, happening Saturday, November 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Bridge View Center. Presented by Community First Credit Union and Thunder Country 96.7 KIIC, this year’s milestone celebration promises a full day of food, music, games, and hometown […]
Abigail Moss is seeking the Republican nomination for Iowa State Auditor, presenting herself as a work-focused, numbers-first candidate who wants the office to operate quietly, professionally, and without partisan drama. Moss has already begun introducing herself to voters as “Abby Moss, running for state auditor,” and positioning the job as one that protects taxpayer dollars […]
