LOCAL NEWS

OTTUMWA – A student in the Ottumwa Community School District was struck by a vehicle near a bus stop yesterday, but is expected to make a full recovery. The district shared on social media that…

FAIRFIELD – A Fairfield man is in custody after an investigation into a burglary that occurred at a business earlier this month.  The Fairfield Police Department says that the burglary was reported by a business…

OSKALOOSA -- With the 25th anniversary of 9/11 approaching, the Oskaloosa Fire Department would like to invite community members to the Oskaloosa town square on September 11, 2026, for a short commemoration ceremony. Beginning at…

OTTUMWA – An Ottumwa woman faces multiple misdemeanor charges after she was found intoxicated and sleeping in a public place, while her children were left unsupervised. According to court documents, on Sunday, August 23, at…

KNOXVILLE – A skydiver is in critical condition after crashing into a field in rural Knoxville on Saturday. The Knoxville Fire Department reported that they, along with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and the Knoxville…

MARION COUNTY – An Ames man was arrested this week after allegedly driving drunk on Highway 92 in Marion County, and later being found in possession of drugs. According to court documents, on Tuesday, August…

WAPELLO COUNTY – An accident involving two semi trucks resulted in injuries to both drivers and the temporary closure of a portion of Highway 63 yesterday. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the accident occurred…

OTTUMWA – An Ottumwa woman was arrested after an investigation into theft at the Menards store in Ottumwa. The Wapello County Sheriff’s Office says that they received a complaint on June 24 regarding a Menards…

NEWTON – A person died in a house fire in Newton on Saturday and the cause of the fire is currently under investigation. The Newton Fire Department reported that crews responded to a structure fire…

By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa city council is set to host their next regular meeting tonight. The council will consider approving updates to the city’s strategic plan. They will also hold a discussion surrounding 911…