Snow past and future
Feb 18, 2019
In case you’re wondering how much snow we received over the weekend, here are the reports we’ve received from the National Weather Service: 5.5 inches in Pella, 4 inches near Montezuma and Grinnell, 3.8 inches…
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Accident in Keokuk County claims one life Thursday morning
Feb 15, 2019
One person is dead after a two vehicle accident Thursday morning (2/14) in Keokuk County. The Iowa State Patrol says 49-year-old Matin McComas of Osceola was driving east on Highway 149 east of the Highway 21…
Winds pickup, wind chills drop Thursday; more snow by Sunday
Feb 14, 2019
Wind speeds increase and temperatures drop along with chances of a rain/snow mix on Thursday. Thursday starts out in the 30's, but temperatures drop and winds pick up for the evening commute. As this cold…
Man arrested for stealing trucks
Feb 14, 2019
A man from Burlington was arrested in Eddyville for stealing two trucks from a construction site on consecutive days. The Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office was told just before 8am Wednesday (2/13) that a utility truck…
Kelsie Thomas trial starts in September
Feb 13, 2019
An Ottumwa woman accused of killing her 5-year-old daughter will go on trial in September. 22-year-old Kelsie Thomas will stand trial for first degree murder September 10 in Ottumwa. Thomas is accused of killing 5-year-old…
Oskaloosa superintendent Wright spoke at Eggs & Issues meeting
Feb 12, 2019
Oskaloosa High School will have a new setup for the school day starting next fall. At last week’s School Board meeting, a new schedule was put in place. Oskaloosa Superintendent Paula Wright says students will…
Poweshiek County gas explosion
Feb 08, 2019
A Poweshiek County farmer has been injured in a suspected gas explosion that leveled his home. The explosion happened just before 10am Thursday (2/7) on the 70-acre farm of Wayne Cheney, 13 miles southeast of…
One UTV recovered and one man arrested in Ottumwa
Feb 07, 2019
One down and one to go. The Wapello County Sheriff’s Office has arrested an Ottumwa man in connection with the theft of a UTV over the weekend. 22-year-old Dallas Tapley was arrested Tuesday morning in…
Freezing drizzle continues Wednesday morning; another wintry mix on the way
Feb 06, 2019
Lingering freezing drizzle could create slick spots on the roads Wednesday morning. Several parts of eastern Iowa remain under winter weather advisories. Another system is set to bring freezing rain and sleet. A break in…
Mahaska County Board meeting held yesterday
Feb 05, 2019
At a work session following Monday’s (2/4) regular Mahaska County Board meeting, the County Board met with officials from Oskaloosa and Pella and the South Central Regional Airport Agency. The topic was how to deal…