LOCAL NEWS

OTTUMWA -- On December 9, 2024, the Ottumwa Police Department received a complaint forwarded to us from the FBI regarding an alleged threat that had been made on the social media site, TikTok.  The threat…

DES MOINES -- The recent blast of arctic air is growing ice on lakes and ponds across the northern two-thirds of Iowa. Outdoor ice enthusiasts are ready to get out ice fishing, snowmobiling, ice skating…

MARENGO – A head-on crash between an SUV and a semi truck in rural Iowa County yesterday afternoon resulted in the death of a Marengo man. According to traffic records, yesterday afternoon, at around 2:33pm,…

OTTUMWA -- The Ottumwa Fire Department was called to AmericInn hotel for a fire alarm with sprinkler activation at 11:24 a.m. today, December 9, 2024. The caller reported no fire and needing assistance with shutting…

KNOXVILLE -- The body of a Des Moines man was found in Marion County over the weekend after authorities were notified that the man was missing. According to a press release from the Marion County…

OTTUMWA -- On December 4th, 2024, The Ottumwa Police Department concluded an on-going investigation from recent reports and concerns of numerous citizens regarding the health and welfare of several dogs at a residence located at…

OSKALOOSA -- The 37th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade will take place on Saturday, December 7th in downtown Oskaloosa, starting at 7:00 pm. “Our team is thrilled for this year’s Lighted Christmas Parade theme, ‘Twinkling Christmas,’” says…

OSKALOOSA -- The Oskaloosa City Council met on Monday night for a regularly scheduled meeting and announced the city's 2024 Police Officer of the Year. The awardee was officer Jennifer Arriesgado. Officer Arriesgado was born…

OSKALOOSA -- The Oskaloosa Main Street Young Ambassador Contest winners were announced in an enjoyable event at Penn Central Mall on Monday evening. In attendance were 11 contestants and their families and friends. The YMCA Cardio…

OSKALOOSA -- Oskaloosa Main Street’s 37th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade will occur on Saturday, December 7 at 7:00 pm. This year's theme is “Twinkling Christmas.” Grab your spot along the sidewalk to see all the…