Reported Burglary at Fremont Elementary, Individual Remains At Large
Dec 04, 2017
According to a Mahaska County Sheriff's press release, a representative from the Fremont Elementary School contacted the Mahaska County Sheriff's Office on report of a burglary. The burglary occurred at the school the night prior…
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Man Arrested on Sexual Abuse Against Toddler
Dec 04, 2017
A rural Mahaska County man was recently arrested on sexual abuse warrant. On November 8th, 2017, the Mahaska County Sheriff's Office received the complaint of a possible sexual abuse of a three and a half-year-old…
Main Awarded The Main Street Iowa Challenge Grant
Dec 04, 2017
An Oskaloosa project has been selected as one of only 14 across the state to receive funding through the prestigious Main Street Iowa Challenge Grant. Jennifer Main, a local business and property owner, plans to…
Reopened Cold Case Leads to Arrest
Dec 04, 2017
The recent reopening of a cold case in southeast Iowa has resulted in an arrest. Iowa DCI agent Ryan Kedley says 52-year-old Michael Syperda is now accused of killing Elizabeth Syperda, who was 22-years-old when…
Black Bear Killed on I-80 Likely Same From Mahaska and Poweshiek Counties
Dec 04, 2017
Photo previously taken on July 12, 2017. The same black bear that was seen in Mahaska and Poweshiek Counties within the last few months is suspected to be dead. Officials say that the black bear…
Oskaloosa Main Street Lighted Christmas Parade & Event Awards
Dec 01, 2017
The winners are as follows from a slate of 61 entries in the parade held Thurs. Nov. 30. Awards were presented at 9:30 PM following the parade and concert in the Penn Central Mall. Thanks to EVERYONE…
Ottumwa Police Department Holding CPA in 2018
Nov 30, 2017
The Ottumwa Police Department will be holding their Annual Citizens Police Academy in February and March of 2018. The Academy gives citizens an opportunity to learn first-hand about local law enforcement. The curriculum covers patrol…
Dr. Kym Life named MHP MVP for 2017
Nov 30, 2017
Each year the MVP Provider Award recipient is selected based on several factors, including patient care, employee relations, leadership and hospital engagement. This year, the Medical Staff was tasked with making the selection using these…
William Penn University Alum Book Signing and Discussion Event
Nov 30, 2017
William Penn University alum Brian Spielbauer, class of 1996, will be at the Smokey Row Coffee House in Oskaloosa on Sunday, December 3, from 3:00–4:00 pm, for a book signing and discussion of his new book, The Tales…
Juveniles Arrested for Arson And Burglary On Davis Street
Nov 29, 2017
On Monday October 16, 2017 just before 10 AM a fire occurred at 219 N. Davis St. in Ottumwa. An investigation after the fire indicated that the fire was ignited as a result of arson.…