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Iowa ranks sixth nationally for animal collisions, while deer-related crashes cost the state an estimated $129 million annually. OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Iowa’s white-tailed deer are important to hunters and wildlife fans, but they also create challenges for drivers, farmers, property owners, and taxpayers. Every year, thousands of drivers hit deer. Some have to pay for […]
Nov 14 2026 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Youth Sports Foundation is finishing up another football season and continues to expand its programs for local children. The organization, often called Osky YSF, gives young athletes a chance to play football and join cheerleading. The program is about more than just winning. Organizers want kids to learn teamwork, sportsmanship, […]
Registration for November 22nd Run for the Kids 5K extended through Monday, November 9th OTTUMWA, Iowa – The Ottumwa Police Association is raising money for a two-year-old girl battling leukemia. Community members can register for a special 5K fundraiser to support her family until Monday, November 9th. This year’s No Shave November campaign is helping […]
Nov 8 2026 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Rotary Club is getting ready to provide Christmas meals for hundreds of Mahaska County families. However, organizers say they still need more donations to make this year’s program a success. Rotary Vice President Chris Knowles and club member Michella Friesen recently stopped by the Oskaloosa News studio to talk about […]
Nov 6 2026 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Oskaloosa High School students are getting ready to honor local military veterans at their annual Veterans Day assembly on Wednesday, November 11. The event starts at 1 p.m. in the Oskaloosa High School gym. All veterans are welcome, and no registration or special invitation is needed. Recently, members of the Oskaloosa High […]
Nov 5 2026 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Oskaloosa residents are invited to brighten their neighborhoods this holiday season by entering the annual Light Up Oskaloosa Home Decorating Contest. The contest encourages homeowners to decorate their houses and yards with Christmas lights, colorful displays, and other holiday decorations. Participation is free, and winners will receive $100 in each of five […]
Nov 5 2026 | Posted in
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Unofficial results posted late Tuesday show Democrat Rob Sand leading in Iowa’s governor’s race. The results also show tight races for several other statewide offices, with Democratic candidates ahead in three of Iowa’s four U.S. House districts. The election results screen used for this story was last updated at 11:41 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3. […]
Unofficial results put Chuck Webb at 4,707 votes and Steve Wanders at 4,671 in the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors race. Voters were picking two candidates. So far, the live results sheet has returns from 23 out of 25 precincts. The Mahaska County results sheet gives unofficial numbers for county offices and local races. The […]
Nov 3 2026 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Starting November 4th, visitors to several Mahaska County parks may find some areas temporarily closed and see maintenance crews as Mahaska County Conservation begins a major woodland improvement project. The department has received approximately $150,000 through a Forestry Resiliency Grant administered by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Tommy Van Renterghem from […]
Nov 3 2026 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Downtown Oskaloosa is kicking off the holiday season on Saturday, November 21st, with the annual “Turn on the Lights!” celebration. The event will feature more than 300,000 colorful Christmas lights, family-friendly activities, and a visit from Santa Claus. The event is free and starts at 5 p.m. with a performance by the […]
Nov 3 2026 | Posted in
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