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State Grant Helps Bring Steakhouse to Downtown Ottumwa

A fire-damaged building in downtown Ottumwa is set to get a second life as a steakhouse, with three apartments upstairs. The building dates back to 1890. A state matching grant will help pay for renovations that will put the restaurant on the ground floor and add housing on the upper floors.

Ottumwa, IA · 17h

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12 Iowa Meat Markets Where Families Stock Their Freezers With Bulk Deals

There’s a particular kind of disappointment that comes with opening the freezer at dinnertime and finding little more than ice cubes and a forgotten bag of peas. I’ve had enough of those moments to understand why stocking up on meat sounds so appealing. Fortunately, Iowa has plenty of...

Iowa · 12d
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Deer collisions rise across Iowa during peak mating season

DES MOINES, Iowa — Recent increases in deer-related vehicle collisions in Iowa highlight the dangers of mating season, prompting safety warnings from authorities. On Sunday, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to a deer vs. SUV crash outside of Waucoma. Authorities say a 56-year-old from West Union was driving when a deer entered the roadway, […]

Iowa · 4h

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Iowa Airport Project Nears End After 14 Years

A nearly 15-year effort to build a regional airport in south-central Iowa could come to an end this week as officials move to dissolve the project. The Oskaloosa City Council is scheduled to consider ending its participation in the South Central Regional Airport Agency on Monday, followed by a similar vote in Pella on Tuesday. According to local KCCI, the agency’s board is expected to meet Wednesday to consider discontinuing the project.

Oskaloosa, IA · 4d
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Documentary connects Indigenous tribes from Iowa, Hawaii and Mexico through dance

In 1883, the U.S. Department of the Interior created a Code of Indian Offenses — it made Native dancing and ceremonies illegal and gave Indian Agents authority to punish anyone who violated the code. This was part of a systematic effort to erase individual tribal cultures and to force all indigenous people to assimilate. The documentary Why We Dance takes viewers into the heart of Indigenous communities around North America in Iowa, South Dakota, Minnesota, Hawaii and Mexico. It's a film about heritage, connection, joy and cultural resilience.

Iowa · 3d

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SCRAA Board Joins Pella, Oskaloosa in Ending Regional Airport Efforts

The South Central Regional Airport Agency Board joined both the Pella and Oskaloosa City Councils this week in ending pursuit of a regional airport in Mahaska County. The SCRAA voted on Wednesday after Oskaloosa did so on Monday and Pella on Tuesday to work toward the end of the project first approved in 2012 and supported both the Iowa Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration. The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors voted to withdraw from the agreement following an Iowa Supreme Court decision in their favor, which effectively placed the proposal on hold in 2024. The SCRAA has until 2039 to pay back $4.8 million in FAA grants used to purchase 378 acres of land, which it intends to do over the next two years along with the Oskaloosa and Pella City Councils. The funds generated by those sales may be used at both the Pella and Oskaloosa airport facilities, depending on the scope and the intended use.

Oskaloosa, IA · 1d

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Sesame Street Live Bringing Elmo to Ottumwa

Families in Ottumwa will have an opportunity to sing, dance and move along with some of their favorite Sesame Street characters when Sesame Street Live: Elmo’s Got the Moves comes to the Bridge View Center in January 2027. The interactive production, presented by Round Room Live, will take the...

Ottumwa, IA · 2d

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See the Story of Cinderella at Hillcrest Academy Friday and Saturday

A famous Rodgers and Hammerstein musical will come to life this weekend on the campus of Hillcrest Academy. The Ravens will be making dreams come true with their production of Cinderella. The musical follows a young woman forced into servitude by her stepmother and stepsisters as she chases a better...

Kalona, IA · 2d

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‘I’m just a chicken guy,’ 11-year-old selling shirts to update Iowa county fair’s chicken cages

At the Iowa State Fair, we met a young contestant who was showing his chickens for a judging competition. Just a few months later, he's turning his attention to his own county fairgrounds.

Moravia, IA · 4d

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Oskaloosa City Council votes to dissolve regional airport project

OSKALOOSA, Iowa (KYOU) - Oskaloosa City Council members voted unanimously Monday night to dissolve a 14-year regional airport project. The land northwest of Oskaloosa was supposed to hold a regional airport that would merge Oskaloosa’s and Pella’s airports into one. Landowners would not sell. The airport agency bought...

Oskaloosa, IA · 4d

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Oskaloosa Announces Annual Holiday Decorating Contest

Oskaloosa residents are encouraged to bring out their holiday decorations and help light up the community by participating in the annual Home Decorating Contest. The contest invites residents to get creative with their homes and yards as the holiday season approaches. From elaborate light displays and festive winter scenes to unique holiday decorations, residents are encouraged to show off their creativity and help make Oskaloosa shine.

Oskaloosa, IA · 3d

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This Iowa Halloween Attraction Lets You Ride A Haunted Train After Dark

A haunted train ride that runs until almost 10 PM sounds like a fun way to spend a fall night. I love that it comes with a haunted trolley, too. This Iowa attraction only opens on Friday and Saturday evenings. It also has bonfires, food vendors, and school buses that carry you across the grounds.

Mt Pleasant, IA · 5d

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The Amana Colonies Ran Communal Kitchens Until 1932. Here’s What the 7 Villages Are Like to Visit in Late Fall

The Amana Colonies in late fall look a lot like they did a century ago:...

Iowa · 5d

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Ottumwa Park Campground Closes November 1

The 2026 camping season at Ottumwa Park Campground is coming to an end, with the campground scheduled to close for the season on Sunday, November 1, 2026. The City of Ottumwa is reminding campers and visitors of the upcoming seasonal closure as another year of camping at Ottumwa Park wraps up.

Ottumwa, IA · 7d

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MTPCSD Culinary Arts Students Place First in Iron Chef Competition!

The MPCHS Culinary Arts team achieved a First-Place finish at the Indian Hills Iron Chef contest this week. Congratulations to Mt. Pleasant students Nguyen Lien, Katana Phangchanthong, Aliviah Lake, Alexis Hellweg, Ava Comayagua, and Echo Knotts! This talented group of students put their culinary skills and creativity to the test, preparing an incredible French-inspired three-course menu:

Mt Pleasant, IA · 6d