Secretary Naig Welcomes Grant Applications for the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is now accepting initial applications for the Resilient Food...
League of Women Voters to Host AEA Forum
League of Women Voters of Ottumwa will host a public forum on February 19 at 6:30 p.m. at Ottumwa Schools Career Campus, 331 East Main.
A panel...
Mahaska Health to Offer Free Cholesterol Screenings
In recognition of American Heart Month, Mahaska Health, an Iowa ‘Center of Excellence for Cardiology,’ is hosting a free heart health community event. The...
Mahaska Chamber Reviews Christmas Parade, Reveals This Year’s Parade Theme
In a recent press release, Mahaska Chamber & Development Group characterized the 2023 Lighted Christmas Parade in downtown Oskaloosa as a "huge success."
“The...
Appeal Denied for Pella Woman Convicted for Murder
A Pella woman who was convicted of murder had her appeal denied in a Wednesday ruling.
Michelle Boat, 59, was found guilty of first-degree murder...
Wind Advisory
Des Moines - The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for today. The wind advisory is in effect from 9 am...
Master Gardener Annual Celebration Held
Mahaska County Master Gardeners held their annual Celebration of their activities in 2023 on January 30, 2024. A wonderful potluck was enjoyed by many...
Secretary Naig Encourages Applications for Century and Heritage Farm Recognition
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig encourages eligible Iowa farm owners to apply for Century or Heritage Farm recognition as part of the Iowa...
OPD: Missouri Man Drove Drunk in Company Vehicle
A Missouri man was arrested after police say he was driving drunk in a company vehicle in Ottumwa.
33-year-old Corie Michael Smith of Memphis, MO...
Iowa Pork Producers to Hold Educational Conferences
Four educational conferences for pork producers across Iowa will take place February 19-22. The Iowa Pork Producers Association, Iowa Pork Industry Center, and Iowa...
