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SOUTHERN IOWA FAIR BEGINS IN OSKALOOSA
OSKALOOSA — The Southern Iowa Fair is kicking off its full slate of festivities today, with a week chock full of events through Saturday. Events that will be featured at the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds each day include the Kids Zone, the tractor and engine display, the Globe of Death Squad Thrill Show, Bingo, and inflatables, which are open 4pm-9pm each day through Friday. The Fair Queen contest begins tonight at 6pm.
UPDATED SOUTHERN IOWA FAIR SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED FOR TONIGHT (7/16)
OSKALOOSA — The Southern Iowa Fair Board and Extension Council announced last night that all events at the Southern Iowa Fair that were scheduled for 5:30pm or later were canceled due to the severe weather. The board released the updated schedule for today (7/16) on their Facebook page.
As a baby bust hits rural areas, hospital labor and delivery wards are closing down
In some rural areas, births have dropped by three-quarters since the late 1950s, and hospitals are shuttering labor and delivery units, leaving mothers little access to care when they need it.
Oskaloosa City Council Split Over City Manager Amal Eltahir’s Contract Extension
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – In a closely contested vote, the Oskaloosa City Council has decided to extend the contract of City Manager Amal Eltahir. The decision was finalized during the council meeting held on July 15, with a 4-3 vote in favor of the extension. The vote saw council members...
River Valley Place Celebrates National Assisted Living Week, Car & Bike Show
Ottumwa, IA – River Valley Place of Ottumwa invites the community to join in celebrating National Assisted Living Week® (NALW) with a special Car & Bike Show on Saturday, September 14, from 1 PM to 4 PM. The event will take place in the parking lot of River Valley Place of Ottumwa, located at 173 E Rochester Rd, Ottumwa, IA 52501.
Ottumwa Sportsplex making steady progress despite weather causing delays
OTTUMWA, Iowa — The Ottumwa Sportsplex project has made significant progress in overcoming initial delays caused by weather conditions, yet construction has managed to stay on track for the original completion date. Wapello County Board of Supervisors Chair Brian Morgan highlights the amount of progress made so far. "The...
Big Red Radio Keokuk Co Expo Preview
The KCII Summer Town Tour continues this week as the Big Red Radio makes its next stop at the Keokuk County Expo on July 16 and 18th. We will be broadcasting live from the grounds in Sigourney on Tuesday and Thursday from 10 am to 2 pm. The Keokuk County Expo, which kicked off on Sunday, continues through Saturday, July 20th with wall-to-wall activities. Musical performances, food, games for all ages, and 4-H presentations highlight the week’s festivities. For more information, visit the Keokuk County Expo Facebook page, or expokeokukco.com.
Pella City Council to Discuss SCRAA Future Tuesday
Following a motion by the South Central Regional Airport Agency board to indefinitely pause development of a regional airport in Mahaska County, the Pella City Council will discuss their options at Tuesday’s meeting. No formal action will be taken, but the council will get to ask questions about how...
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