LOCAL NEWS
Black Oak Clays allowed to file application for shooting range
May 07, 2019 by Rick Watts
The Mahaska County Board has allowed a shooting range in Black Oak Township to fill out an application to be in business. As of now, the County has no zoning regulations for a shooting range. …
0
Share 



Read More
One injured in crash between two semis
May 02, 2019 by Rick Watts
"The semi was laying across the highway in front of me.....in the dark...and I had no place to go." That’s what Kevin Moorman of Baxter saw as he was going east on Highway 163 west…
Wood Iron Grille makes Iowa's best burger
May 02, 2019 by Rick Watts
Iowa’s best burger can be found in Oskaloosa. The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association announced Wednesday (5/1) that the Wood Iron Grille makes the best burger in the state. Wood Iron Grille executive chef and co-owner Michael…
Ernst pushing to keep Violence Against Women Act
May 01, 2019 by Rick Watts
During a visit to Sigourney last week, Iowa US Senator Joni Ernst told the No Coast Network she will be pushing to extend the Violence Against Women Act. She explains what’s in that law. "What…
Storm spotter training in Ottumwa
Apr 30, 2019 by Rick Watts
The Wapello County Emergency Management Office is holding storm spotter training Tuesday night (4/30). You can learn about storm safety and what to look for when storm spotting. The free event is at Liberty Elementary…
Joni Ernst in Sigourney
Apr 29, 2019 by Rick Watts
Iowa US Senator Joni Ernst is back in Washington after the Easter recess. She spent Friday afternoon (4/26) in Sigourney, touring Atwood Electric’s facility. Ernst says the first order of business will be to pass…
Mahaska County 4-H & FFA Fundraiser Tonight
Apr 26, 2019 by Rick Watts
The Mahaska County 4-H and FFA Fair is having its annual fundraiser tonight (4/26) at Bradbury Hall at the Nelson Pioneer Farm in Oskaloosa. Amy Brainerd with the Extension Office says this year, they're emphasizing…
MHP to hold active shooter drill
Apr 24, 2019 by Rick Watts
If you drive by Mahaska Health Partnership in Oskaloosa Thursday (4/25) afternoon, you might see something disturbing. The Oskaloosa Police and Fire Departments will be conducting a major active shooter drill on the MHP campus. …
eCycle event Saturday
Apr 23, 2019 by Rick Watts
Do you have any electronics you’d like to get rid of? Coming up on Saturday (4/27), MCG, Vermeer Corporation and Pella Corporation will hold their second annual Earth Day eCycle event in Oskaloosa and Pella. …
Oskaloosa flushing fire hydrants
Apr 22, 2019 by Rick Watts
The Oskaloosa Water Department is starting its spring cleaning Monday (4/22). They’re flushing the fire hydrants in town. You might notice low water pressure or cloudy or discolored water. Water that’s cloudy or discolored is…
NEWSLETTER
Stay updated, sign up for our newsletter.
Thanks for signing up!