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The Climb Prepares for Christmas While Helping More Mahaska County Families
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – The Climb, a nonprofit in Oskaloosa, has already started getting ready for Christmas. The group helps families who are dealing with money problems, emergencies, and other tough situations. The organization is gathering Christmas gifts for kids, planning fundraisers, and getting ready for its yearly Give It...
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Oskaloosa City Council to Discuss Highway 63, Speed Limits, School Property and Budget Cuts Monday
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Oskaloosa City Council will meet Monday, October 19th, at 6 p.m. to consider several issues that could affect city streets, future development, public spending, and city services. The meeting will take place in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 220 South Market...
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Greater Jefferson County Foundation Announces Richard Kurka Memorial Scholarship
The Greater Jefferson County Foundation has announced a new scholarship in honor of the late Richard Kurka, a Fairfield native, Korean War veteran, and longtime local business owner, according to a social media post from the Foundation. The Richard Kurka Memorial Scholarship will be available beginning in 2027 and will...
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Iowa Auditor Finds Nine Financial Violations in City of Harper
Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand has released a report detailing nine financial findings against the City of Harper in Keokuk County following an agreed-upon procedures review covering the period of April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026. The report, released Friday, October 16, identified issues ranging from a lack of...
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Oskaloosa Schools’ Justin DeVore Named Iowa’s Communicator of the Year
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Justin DeVore, who leads communications, marketing, and engagement for the Oskaloosa Community School District, has been named the 2026-27 Communicator of the Year by the Iowa School Public Relations Association (ISPRA). The statewide honor was announced on Thursday, October 15, at the organization’s fall conference in...
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Ottumwa City Council members issue statements regarding controversial Satanic invocation during special meeting
OTTUMWA, Iowa - Ottumwa city council members issued statements during a special meeting this week regarding controversy around a local Satanic Temple member's public invocation during an Ottumwa council meeting earlier this month. Mayor Benjamin Foote opened the special meeting with a comment period for the council members; some of...
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Monroe-Wapello Road Reopens After Construction
Monroe-Wapello Road, also known as T-61, south of Blakesburg is now open to traffic following the completion of railroad crossing construction. Wapello County officials announced Friday, October 16, that construction at the railroad crossing has been completed. The crossing had been closed since September 8 while Canadian Pacific Kansas City...
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Seventh Annual Mahaska Connect Set for Nov. 14
OSKALOOSA – Love In the Name of Christ of Mahaska County has set Saturday, Nov. 14 for the seventh annual Mahaska Connect event. This year’s theme is “Building a Foundation for your Future.” Mahaska Connect will be held at Fellowship Bible Church, 1000 A Avenue West in Oskaloosa from 9-1 p.m.
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Street Paving Project Underway in Washington, Residents Should Watch for Detours
The 2026 City of Washington asphalt project began on Thursday, October 15th, and detours are in place as work continues. Crews from LL Pelling have started with milling the existing pavement on the streets within the project zone. No parking is allowed on the streets during the project. There will...