LOCAL NEWS

OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Oskaloosa Schools is thrilled to announce Jamie Jacobs as the next Activities Director for Oskaloosa Schools, pending board approval. She brings a bold vision and a passion for student success both on and…

By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa City Council held a special meeting last night to conduct a public hearing for their proposed property tax levy for Fiscal Year 2025-26. The city’s property tax levy was set…

OSKALOOSA -- Oskaloosa Schools search for its next Activities Director has sparked nationwide interest, drawing candidates from 18 states and a U.S. territory. Oskaloosa Schools was pleased to work with TWR Consulting who assisted in…

By Sam Parsons Mahaska County Farm Bureau hosted their annual Breakfast Battle at the Oskaloosa Hy-Vee and the Oskaloosa Fareway this morning. The event was hosted in recognition of National Ag Week, and it featured…

FREMONT – A Fremont man was arrested this week after a single vehicle accident in the city of Fremont. The Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office says that on Tuesday evening, they were dispatched to the Fremont…

DES MOINES -- A High Wind Warning will go into effect for our area this afternoon. The National Weather Service in Des Moines issued the warning for Appanoose, Mahaska, Monroe, Davis, and Wapello Counties. It…

By Sam Parsons The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting this morning and approved a 28E agreement for police protection services with the city of Leighton. The Board also discussed police protection…

ALTOONA -- Mahaska County Conservation is thrilled to announce its recognition at the 2025  Iowa Tourism Conference, held on March 12-13 at Prairie Meadows in Altoona. The organization was  honored with one of only eight…

DES MOINES -- Two severe weather alerts go into effect for our area at 1pm this afternoon as severe weather is in the forecast this evening. The National Weather Service in Des Moines issued a…

By Sam Parsons The Bridge View Center in Ottumwa is set to host several different concert performances this month. A performance from Fool House will hit the stage this Saturday, while the last week of…