by Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch November 30, 2023 An outbreak in Iowa this year of a disease that causes deer to bleed internally and often results in death is poised to be the second-worst since the first known outbreak occurred 11 years ago, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Epizootic hemorrhagic disease […]
NOVEMBER 27, 2023 OTTUMWA — Indian Hills Community College has released the names of the 48 students who completed their graduation requirements at the end of the 2023 Fall Term. This is a list of students who received an Associate of Arts (AA) degree, Associate of Science (AS) degree, Associate of Applied Science […]
Create something unique for the holiday season by making a fresh evergreen arrangement for your table at the Mahaska County Master Gardeners’ Holiday Arrangement workshop on Monday, December 11, 2023 at 5:30 pm. Mike Striegel, Master Gardener intern will lead the workshop. The workshop will be held in the 4-H Meeting Room (Basement) at the […]
DES MOINES, Iowa (Nov. 27, 2023) – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week during this […]
The Oskaloosa High School would like to invite you to our upcoming annual Madrigal Dessert Theater! This event has been a staple in our community for 20 years, and we are very much excited to perform for you this year. There will be over 100 students participating in this year’s event. The details are as […]
OSKALOOSA, IA – Sieda Community Action is set to host the 3rd Annual Holiday Tour of Homes in Oskaloosa, a festive event that has become a cherished tradition in the community. This year, the event, which has been a part of the community’s holiday season for approximately 15 years, is proudly presented by Legacy Real […]
The Oskaloosa Main Street Young Ambassador Contest winners were announced in an enjoyable event at Penn Central Mall on Monday evening. In attendance were 20 contestants and their families and friends. The Young Ambassador Contestants were introduced by Master of Ceremonies Joe Milledge of KIIC Radio. Brant Bollman of Uplifting Puppet Co presented an Original […]
In the small town of Oskaloosa, the festive season is a time of community, warmth, and giving, largely thanks to the efforts of Jane Nichols and her team at Mahaska Drug. Jane’s love for the Christmas holiday was well-known in the town, and each year, she channeled this passion into organizing events and activities that […]
by Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch November 21, 2023 This year’s corn and soybean harvests are virtually complete in nearly every area of the state, with one exception: south-central Iowa. “Farmers in south central Iowa still have over 10 percent of their corn for grain crop remaining to be harvested,” the U.S. Department of Agriculture […]
OSKALOOSA, IOWA — Oskaloosa Schools is proud to announce a series of renovations designed to enhance safety, playability, and inclusivity at its sports and educational facilities. The project includes upgraded lighting and turf at the high school baseball diamond, the addition of automated sports broadcasting technology for the baseball and softball diamonds, new lighting in […]
