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MAHASKA COUNTY — If you have visited the Southern Iowa Fair since the 1960s then you would probably have noticed a camper with a canopy and a 1960s style rescue vehicle right in the center of the driveway that leads to the livestock barns.

MAHASKA COUNTY — The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors approved police protection agreements between Mahaska County and the cities of Barnes City and Leighton.

MAHASKA COUNTY — It has been a banner year for Wood Iron Grille co-owner Matt Gunn.

OSKALOOSA — United Way of Mahaska County and Penn Central Mall will host a “Bucket O’ Supplies” sculpture contest starting on Monday, July 22. School supplies used will benefit local students and the Back-to-School Fair.

MAHASKA COUNTY – Thanks to the generous sponsorship of Brown’s Shoe Fit, the top male and top female 5K finisher at Mahaska Health Foundation’s Run in the Sun on Aug. 3, will receive a certificate for a free pair of running shoes, valued up to $150.

AMES – As the percentage of rented farmland in Iowa continues to grow, farmers are seeing a steady shift in who is responsible for what happens on the land.

MAHASKA COUNTY — Mobile United Methodist Missionaries is a ministry that aims to make disciples in southern Iowa.

MAHASKA COUNTY — The Mahaska County Master Gardeners recently elevated intern Pam Nimtz to certification as an Iowa Master Gardener. She recently completed the volunteer requirement and was presented with a certificate and permanent name badge.

OSKALOOSA — With Christmas in July coming up this weekend, the weather forecast is obliging by being true to mid-July form. Temperatures are likely to be in the low- to mid-90s, warm enough to melt even the hardiest snowman.

MAHASKA COUNTY — The Southern Iowa Fair Queen candidates have been announced. The queen competition will be at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 15 at the free stage.

OSKALOOSA— “Enjoy! Protect! The Planet Earth – it's the only ride we've got.”

OTTUMWA — Moving can be intimidating for some, but not for Pastor Chris Childs.

MAHASKA COUNTY — Mahaska County 4-H and Clover Kid members came decked out in their best for the annual Clothing Selection, $15 Challenge, and Fashion Revue Contests.

MAHASKA COUNTY — The carcass beef contest is a great opportunity for all 4-H/FFA youth to learn more about production and the beef industry. Carcass contest exhibitors select an animal to be in the carcass class at their weigh-in in December. They feed and learn more about producing a market…

OSKALOOSA — An Iowa Department of Transportation road rehabilitation “mill and fill” project is slated to begin in the next few weeks.

OSKALOOSA— The southern Iowa Fair is approaching, which means a lot of people are staying busy and getting prepared for the eventful week.

OSKALOOSA — In 1994, a wooden wonderland was built at Edmundson Park. Twenty-five years later, the playground has reached the end of its lifespan.

OSKALOOSA— This week, the Herald catches up with Anna Jones and Drew Sams.

OSKALOOSA— The Oskaloosa Municipal Band continues their annual season of performances at 8 p.m. Every Thursday evening during the summer months as they have since 1864.

MAHASKA COUNTY — A compensation study will be performed in order to determine fair compensations and raises for county employees.

OSKALOOSA — Monarch butterflies will have a much-needed supply of food near the Environmental Learning Center.

OSKALOOSA— On Wednesday, July 3, the Oskaloosa community honored Reuben Van Veldhuizen. Three years ago on July 7, Reuben unexpectedly passed away during a routine medical procedure at the age of 12.

MAHASKA COUNTY — Two people died in an accident on Hwy. 92 on Monday, July 1.

OSKALOOSA — The National Student Council Conference is an amazing opportunity for student council members and advisers to meet with peers from all over the country and enhance their leadership skills.

OSKALOOSA — What has Wade Votroubek been up to since leaving Oskaloosa High School?

OSKALOOSA— This week, the Herald catches up with Alexis Westercamp.

LAKE RED ROCK — Drowning is the nation's second leading cause of accidental death, yet it is possible just by wearing a life jacket these drowning deaths can be reduced.

PELLA — Twenty-four teachers recently attended a two-day workshop as professional development to help improve their classroom curricula.

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OSKALOOSA — The Iowa Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance announced the 2018-2019 award recipients at its annual convention, which was held at Waukee High School in Waukee, June 25-28.

LAKE RED ROCK — There's always something happening at Lake Red Rock.

DES MOINES – Iowa Workforce Development announced an increase to maximum weekly benefits paid to unemployed Iowans and to workers injured on the job. The new benefit payment schedules apply to people who file new unemployment insurance claims on or after July 7, 2019, and to workers injured …

OSKALOOSA— The Mahaska County Freedom Rock has taken several years to finish but the final piece was just completed this June.

OSKALOOSA — The old Oskaloosa Post Office, on the intersection of Market Street and A Avenue, is getting some work done.

OSKALOOSA — Bob Barker, of 'The Price is Right' fame, always urged his viewers to spay or neuter their pets.