Mahaska County Board supports broadband internet study
Jul 06, 2021
The Mahaska County Board voted Tuesday (7/6) to support a broadband internet study in the county. According to the agreement, MCG will hire someone to make the study…then the County will reimburse MCG. Mahaska County…
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Oskaloosa City Council meets Tuesday
Jul 06, 2021
Tuesday night (7/6), the Oskaloosa City Council will consider entering into a grant agreement with the Mahaska Chamber and Development Group where the City would use Tax Increment Financing revenue to pay for services the…
July 4 fireworks
Jul 02, 2021
Here's a reminder about local fireworks laws. In the City of Oskaloosa, it’s illegal to use fireworks at any time. Fireworks are allowed in Mahaska County. In Ottumwa, you can use fireworks only on July 4…
Ottumwa man sentenced for dealing meth
Jul 01, 2021
An Ottumwa man has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for dealing meth, possession with intent to deal meth, possession of a firearm for use in drug trafficking and possessing a firearm when not…
Iowa SC overturns gay bias verdict against Branstad
Jun 30, 2021
Overturning a landmark $1.5 million jury verdict, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled Wednesday (6/30) that former Gov. Terry Branstad did not illegally discriminate or retaliate against a gay state official. The court found a lack of…
Attempted murder case tossed out
Jun 30, 2021
An attempted murder case against a Lovilia man has been thrown out because prosecutors missed the deadline for a speedy trial. 45-year-old Joshua James Burk was accused of attempted murder, eluding, leaving the scene of…
Xavior Harrelson benefit concert Tonight
Jun 29, 2021
There’s going to be a benefit concert tonight (6/29) for Xavior Harrelson. He’s the 11-year-old Montezuma boy who has been missing since May 27. The concert will be at the Poweshiek County Fairgrounds in Grinnell…
Heavy rains cause flooding in Eldon
Jun 28, 2021
Heavy rains in Wapello County Thursday night (6/24) washed out a sewer pipeline in Eldon. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says localized flooding swept out a concrete pier, collapsing a 40-foot section of pipe…
STEM education at summer day camp
Jun 25, 2021
The Mahaska County Extension Office has been teaching kids this week about STEM—science, technology, engineering and math. At a day camp in Eddyville, 10-year-old Brynlee Padgett made what’s called a craft-bot. "They're like robots, but…
Stormy weather coming
Jun 24, 2021
Be prepared for stormy weather Thursday and Friday (6/24 & 25). The National Weather Service says strong to severe storms are possible tonight into Friday morning….with damaging wind gusts, large hail and an isolated tornado…