LOCAL NEWS

A 17-year-old boy was killed in a one vehicle accident Tuesday night (11/20) in Pleasant Grove.  The Iowa State Patrol says Steven Fernandez Junior was northbound on 43rd Avenue at 40th place just before 8pm.  While Fernandez driving…

You won’t be able to park on D Street in Oskaloosa between A Avenue and 6th Avenue.  Monday night (11/19), the Oskaloosa City Council passed on second reading an ordinance that prohibits on-street parking on D…

If you're taking a trip for Thanksgiving this week, you're not alone.  Nick Jarmusz with Triple-A Iowa says they're forecasting a near five percent boost in travel for the long holiday weekend--what promises to be…

Gasoline usually isn’t something that goes on sale for Black Friday.  But you’ve probably noticed that gas prices have fallen sharply in recent weeks.  Nick Jarmusz of AAA Iowa says that’s welcome news for Thanksgiving…

Governor Kim Reynolds was in Ottumwa Tuesday morning to celebrate Registered Apprenticeship Week.  She and Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg spoke at the Job Corps Center about the benefits of taking an apprenticeship.  Reynolds says there…

Oskaloosa High School’s Student Council paid tribute to America’s veterans Monday  (11/12).  There was an assembly in the main gym where local veterans were invited to attend.   The Band Steele also performed. Army Specialist 1st Class…

Veterans are invited to attend a ceremony today at Oskaloosa High School.  The Oskaloosa High Student Council is hosting a Veterans Day assembly this afternoon (11/12) at 1 at the large gym at the High…

Poweshiek County law enforcement has made an arrest in connection with a series of suspicious fires this past spring.  21-year-old Chance Ryan Beres of Malvern has been charged with three counts of second degree arson…

You shouldn't need your snow shovel, but you will need to beware of accumulated snow.  The National Weather Service says there's a 50 percent chance of snow tonight (11/8), with a 40 percent chance of…

There will be one new supervisor on the Mahaska County Board.  Incumbent Republican Steve Wanders and Republican Steve Parker were elected Tuesday (11/6) over Democrat Paul DeGeest and Scott Van Veldhuizen, who was nominated by…