LOCAL NEWS

VICTOR – A train crashed into a semi truck in Poweshiek County yesterday and was derailed, leaving one person dead and another seriously injured. According to the Poweshiek County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred at…

By Sam Parsons Federal US Senator (Republican) - Ashley Hinson (1,751) def. Jim Carlin (940) US Representative District 1 (Republican) - Mariannette Miller-Meeks (1,858) def. David Pautsch (926) US Senator (Democratic) - Josh Turek (322)…

OSKALOOSA -- Primary Election Day is upon us. Voters registered to a political party can vote for candidates for various county and state-level offices to be on the ballot for the 2026 general election in…

DES MOINES -- Iowa residents can try fishing without buying a license on June 5, 6 and 7 as part of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) free fishing weekend. All other regulations remain…

OSKALOOSA -- The Uplifting Puppet Festival returns June 1–13, 2026, with this year’s theme: “Out of This World.” Organized by Brant Bollman and featuring the return of Minneapolis-based artist Piper Smith, this year’s festival expands…

PELLA -- Central College announces the new recipients of its prestigious full-tuition scholarships for the Class of 2030, representing both the outstanding achievements of these students and the generosity of the donors who make the…

SIGOURNEY -- Sigourney CSD has been approved to offer free meals this summer! The service location will be the Delta Community Center. Why? In order for meals to be free for all children, state nutrition…

LIBERTYVILLE – A female juvenile is in critical condition after an accidental shooting near Libertyville on Sunday night. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office reports that on Sunday, May 24, at approximately 7:56pm, they received a…

OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska Health welcomed over 70 community members, healthcare partners, and local leaders to a free cancer education presentation and discussion as part of the statewide Cancer in Iowa: 99 Counties Project. The event…

By Sam Parsons The Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont High School Marching Band has been invited to perform at the Liberty Bowl in Memphis, Tennessee this December, and director Dezirae Fairchild says that the band is asking the community…