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Bandstand Flag Notice: November 2026

The United States Army ¶ SP4 (T) The flag flying over the bandstand in November honors Dale Braden. After graduating from Oskaloosa Senior High School in 1966, Dale enlisted in the United States Army on September 21, 1966. He completed 2 months of training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. He serving his country as a combat engineer, spending a year in Vietnam. He earned a National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and atwo Overseas Service Bars, and a Sharpshooter Badge and was discharged on September 20, 1968. Dale was immensely proud of his military service and carried that pride with him throughout his life.

Oskaloosa, IA · 7d
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Ornamental and Turfgrass Pest Control Course Held in Washington County

A continuing instruction course on pest control is coming to Washington County. Iowa State University and the Washington County Extension office will host an Ornamental and Turfgrass Pest Control Continuing Instruction Course for commercial pesticide applicators on Wednesday, November 4th. The program is provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach...

Washington County, IA · 6d
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John Deere Calls Laid-Off Iowa Workers Back to Jobs

Deere & Co. officials are requesting 275 previously laid-off employees at its Waterloo, Iowa, factory return to work. When added to previously announced callbacks, that means the company has asked 1,000 laid-off staff to rejoin John Deere since 2024, including all Waterloo, the Quad Cities, Ottumwa and Dubuque staff. An estimated 125 Des Moines workers remain laid off.

Iowa · 5d
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Ottumwa Fire Department Reminds Residents of November Yard Waste Burning Regulations

The Ottumwa Fire Department reminds residents that November is one of only two months each year when open burning of yard waste is permitted within the City of Ottumwa. The other permitted month is April. During November, yard waste burning is allowed on Wednesdays and Saturdays between 10:00 a.m. and...

Ottumwa, IA · 6d
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Undersecretary of the USDA Featured on Today’s In Touch Program

Undersecretary of the USDA Richard Fordyce made a stop last week to Vermeer Corporation as part of a statewide listening tour. The visit included a tour of Plant 2, discussion with leadership at both Vermeer and Marion County Bank, and a stop at the Vermeer Global Pavilion and Museum. Fordyce says the USDA aims to be a resource for local farmers and the manufacturers that support them, especially as many continue to deal with supply chain issues and now fuel constraints related to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Hear more about the USDA on today’s In Touch with South Central Iowa.

Knoxville, IA · 6d

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Oskaloosa City Council to Discuss New Revenue Options, Airport Project and Property Taxes November 2nd

OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Oskaloosa City Council will meet Monday, November 2nd, at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 220 South Market Street. Several important topics are on the agenda, including possible new sources of city revenue, the future of the South Central Regional Airport project, proposed speed limit changes, and the impact of Iowa’s property tax laws on the city budget.

Oskaloosa, IA · 8d

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Mahaska County Supervisors to Discuss Data Center Ordinance, County Budgets and Building Improvements November 2nd

OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors will meet Monday, November 2nd, at 9 a.m. in the third-floor conference room of the Mahaska County Courthouse, located at 106 South First Street in Oskaloosa. The agenda includes a presentation on a data center ordinance, budget discussions, property tax...

Mahaska County, IA · 8d

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Keokuk County Emergency Management Receives Grant for Drone Program Equipment

The Keokuk County Emergency Management Agency has received a $2,000 grant from the Keokuk County Community Endowment Foundation to support its drone search and rescue program. The funding was used to purchase a Panasonic Toughbook FZ-55 laptop, which will be used alongside the agency’s Matrice 4T drone. The laptop allows emergency management personnel to better utilize the drone’s advanced search and rescue features in the field.

Keokuk County, IA · 6d

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Three weeks ago Iowa lawmakers approved offering nearly one-point-four BILLION dollars’ worth of incentives for a steel plant in southeast Iowa, but state and local officials are still negotiating with the company over the details

Three weeks ago Iowa lawmakers approved offering nearly one-point-four BILLION dollars’ worth of incentives for a steel plant in southeast Iowa, but state and local officials are still negotiating with the company over the details. Iowa Economic Development Authority Diretor Debi Durham says she’s leading the state’s negotiations with India-based Mesabi Metallics.

Iowa · 9d

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Oskaloosa Main Street Announces Holiday Events, Christmas Lighting and 39th Annual Parade

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Oskaloosa’s downtown Christmas lights will be turned on November 21st, kicking off several weeks of holiday activities. These include the 39th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade on December 5th. Oskaloosa Main Street has announced a full schedule of holiday events, such as the Young Ambassador ceremony,...

Oskaloosa, IA · 7d

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HCHT Board Meeting Minutes/Closing for the Season

The Henry County Heritage Trust (HCHT) volunteer board met on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, in the Young Library at the museum in Mount Pleasant, with all but one board member in attendance. The board celebrated a favorable community response for the 1963 MPHS football team open house, community support for...

Mt Pleasant, IA · 8d

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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 · 9d

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Six Southeast Iowa nursing homes are among 75 statewide eligible for shorter federal inspections under a new risk-based program

Six Southeast Iowa nursing homes are among 75 statewide eligible for shorter federal inspections under a new risk-based program. Local facilities include Savannah Heights in Mount Pleasant, Parkview Home in Wayland, Sunrise Terrace in Winfield, West Point Care Center, United Presbyterian Home in Washington, and Wapello Specialty Care. The Centers...

Iowa · 9d

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Green Iowa AmeriCorps Helping Mahaska County Conservation Protect Local Parks and Natural Resources

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – A statewide service program is helping Mahaska County Conservation maintain parks, protect natural resources, and teach residents how to care for the environment. Samantha McDowell, who serves with Green Iowa AmeriCorps and Mahaska County Conservation, recently visited the Oskaloosa News studio to discuss her work and...

Mahaska County, IA · 7d

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This Underrated Missouri Town Is So Cheap Your Social Security Check Feels Like A Fortune

Some towns make you feel rich just by existing inside them, and Kirksville, Missouri is absolutely one of those towns. If your Social Security check has been feeling more like a suggestion than a salary lately, this northern Missouri gem might just change your entire outlook on retirement. Let’s get...

Kirksville, MO · 11d

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St. Mary’s Albia’s Election Day Dinner returns Nov. 3

What are your memories of the Election Day Dinner at St. Mary’s Albia? The question was posed as preparation began on this year’s event to be held on Nov. 3 as a drive through and pickup dinner from 4:30-6:30 p.m. The memories question led to two other major questions. Why was Election Day chosen as the “primetime” to have a fundraiser for the parish and what year was the first meal held? Inquiring minds went to work to try to find the answers. There is nothing in the church records or history that gives the date of the first Election Day Dinner. Descendants of the first organizers and workers recalled what they were told or remembered.

Albia, IA · 8d

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Channel Seed helps update barns at Louisa County fairgrounds

Our state’s county fairs are at the heart of our local communities, and many of those fairs have been around for a long time. As such, those buildings also need updates as time takes its toll. When Louisa County’s old livestock barns became unsafe, several local volunteers helped raise funds for a new $1.3 million barn. One of those volunteers was Channel SeedPro Kale Boysen, who said that the new facility will benefit county youth for many years to come.

Louisa County, IA · 9d

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Henry County Early Voting Surpasses 2,800 Ballots

Early voting in Henry County is running well ahead of the pace reported two years ago. Auditor Robin Detrick updated the Henry County Board of Supervisors Thursday morning, October 29. She reported 2,143 people had voted early at the courthouse, and another 667 ballots returned by mail brought the total to 2,810.

Henry County, IA · 9d

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Several Southeast Iowa Nursing Homes Qualify for Reduced Federal Inspections

Several Southeast Iowa nursing homes are among 75 facilities statewide now eligible for shorter government inspections under a new federal program. According to an analysis by Iowa Capital Dispatch, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services began a new risk-based inspection process in September, allowing facilities considered lower-risk to undergo less extensive inspections.

Iowa · 10d