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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.
KADING PROPERTIES TO HOST SECOND HOMETOWN TOURS STOP IN OSKALOOSA TOMORROW
Kading Properties will be hosting their second Hometown Tours stop in the city of Oskaloosa tomorrow, Thursday, July 18. Kading, which is a family-owned development, construction, and property management company based in Urbandale, has 28 workforce housing communities across the state and will be exploring the opportunities that the city of Oskaloosa presents as the next location for a workforce housing community. CEO Karie Ramsey said that workforce housing communities don’t differ too much from standard residential communities.
Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Set for July 19, 2024
OSKALOOSA, IA — The City of Oskaloosa’s Historic Preservation Commission will convene on July 19, 2024, at 12:00 PM in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 220 S. Market Street. One of the primary items on the agenda is the consideration of an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness submitted by Carl Larson of Jaarsma Bakery.
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.
Sara’s Quicky Delivery: Revolutionizing Convenience in Oskaloosa
Oskaloosa, IA — In a time when convenience and efficiency are paramount, Sara Roach has stepped up to fill a unique niche in Oskaloosa with her innovative business, Sara’s Quickie Delivery. Founded in January 2023, this local delivery service has quickly grown, providing residents with an alternative to larger delivery platforms.
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...
Pella City Council Moves Ahead on Housing Developments
The Pella City Council held a pair of public hearings for developments at their meeting this evening. The agenda included ordinances and resolutions for a proposed EPCON Residential Urban Renewal Plan and for the Prairie Ridge West Planned Unit Development, all of which were approved. Other actions included another delay of a contract for West 9th Street Improvements into August, setting a public hearing date for a proposed development agreement with Courtyards Land Holding, LLC, and approval of an access easement agreement with Kwik Trip. Policy and planning included several topics for discussion — but no formal action, including a pickleball partnership request with Central College, a plan to move forward with either renovated or new soccer fields, an update about the South Central Regional Airport Agency, the demolition of the old Second Christian Reformed Church building, and a City Council norms procedure policy.
Pella Regional Health Center and Marion County GOAL Consortium Hosting Behavioral Health Wellness Fair Thursday
Pella Regional Health Center and the Marion County GOAL Consortium are partnering to host a Behavioral Health Wellness Fair on Thursday from 5:30-7:30 pm at Central College’s Graham Center. The Behavioral Health Wellness Fair will offer information and resources for those interested in mental health and substance misuse issues....
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