OTTUMWA -- An Ottumwa man who failed to appear for the verdict in his murder trial has been taken into custody. The Ottumwa Police Department and the Iowa Department of Public Safety asked for the…
OSKALOOSA -- Bring the kids and family to the 20th Annual Youth Outdoor Field Day at the Russell Wildlife Area on Saturday, September 30th any time between 8:00 am and 12:00 pm. The Mahaska County…
OTTUMWA -- The Ottumwa Police Department has announced that Trick or Treat Night is set for 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. If a Trick-or-Treater and/or Homeowner is feeling ill…
By Sam Parsons The Pella City Council met last night and had lengthy discussions on several topics. One item that received discussion was an agreement for use of the downtown sound system. In June, the…
By Sam Parsons The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met this morning and had another discussion about the proposed South Central Regional Airport. The board discussed options for a county-wide vote on the status of…
CHARITON — If you are driving on Iowa 92 in Oskaloosa today, you will need to be aware of a hot-mix asphalt patching project that may slow down your trip. Construction crews will need to…
PELLA -- Central College will celebrate Homecoming 2023 Friday, Sept. 29, to Sunday, Oct. 1, on campus with special anniversaries, family-focused events and traditions. The Central Dutch football team will take the field against the…
By Sam Parsons A teacher at Oskaloosa Elementary School was honored by WHO-13 yesterday for her outstanding performance as a teacher in Iowa. Megan VandeVoort has been at Oskaloosa Elementary for 14 years, and she…
PELLA -- Nominations are now being accepted for the 2024 Tulip Time Royal Court. Nomination ballots must be submitted by 4:30pm on Tuesday, September 26. Nominees must: be a high school senior girl be 17 years…
OSKALOOSA -- An armed standoff in Spring Creek Village yesterday that lasted several hours came to an end with authorities peacefully apprehending one man. On September 11, 2023, at approximately 9:58 a.m., the Oskaloosa Police…