Two Dead Following Robbery/Car Crash in Ottumwa
Feb 27, 2018
(OTTUMWA, Iowa) – Two people are dead after an armed robbery and car crash last night in Ottumwa, according to authorities. On Monday, February 26, at about 8:00 PM, the Ottumwa Police Department responded to…
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Freight Rail Car Incident Training to Be Held
Feb 27, 2018
(KNOXVILLE, Iowa) – In 2008, the Federal Railway Administration (FRA) reported there were more than 7,000 rail car accidents and incidents, 20 of which involved hazardous materials requiring the evacuation of over 5,000 people. In the last five…
‘Tootsie Roll Drive’ Helps Local Organization
Feb 23, 2018
Submitted Photo: Jack Cavanaugh, Randy Adams, David Blong, Randy Schultz, and Father Felix of the Chariton Knights of Columbus present the donation to Kim Fletcher, Jenny Hoover, and Cheryl Plank from Tenco. (CHARITON, Iowa) –…
Mahaska County Wind Farm Now Complete
Feb 22, 2018
(MAHASKA COUNTY, Iowa) — MidAmerican Energy Company has announced that it has completed two new wind farms in Iowa that add 338 megawatts of wind generation capacity, with one of those farms located in Mahaska…
Armed Robbery Reported at Ottumwa BP
Feb 21, 2018
(Ottumwa, Iowa) – Ottumwa police are looking for information after an armed robbery at the BP Service Station in Ottumwa. According to a news release sent by the Ottumwa Police Department, a clerk reported that…
Osky Man Faces Sexual Abuse Charges
Feb 20, 2018
(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) – On Friday, Feb. 16, 2018 the Oskaloosa Police Department filed Sexual Abuse 3rd charges on Michael Zurek, age 23, of Oskaloosa, Iowa. These charges stem from an investigation into allegations that on,…
Fatal Fire Reported in Knoxville
Feb 20, 2018
(KNOXVILLE, Iowa) – At about 12:21 AM on Feb. 18, 2018 Knoxville Police and Fire & Rescue Departments were called to the 200 block Terrace Lane for the report of a possible structure fire. Arriving…
Master Gardener Education Series Begins in March
Feb 20, 2018
Mahaska County Master Gardeners have hosted a speaker/education series since 2005 (now held in March) at the Mahaska County Extension office; 212 North I Street, Oskaloosa. These presentations are open to the public; there is…
Eggs and Issues Lined Up for Saturday
Feb 20, 2018
(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) – Another session of Eggs & Issues, organized by the Oskaloosa Area Chamber and Development Group, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 24 from 8:30-9:30 AM at Smokey Row in Oskaloosa. Attendees will…
President's Day Closings for Ottumwa
Feb 16, 2018
(Ottumwa, Iowa) – The third Monday of each February is a time to remember past presidents and, for some government employees, a day to enjoy off work. It is also when George Washington's birthday is celebrated…