LOCAL NEWS

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…

Let the voting begin.  Polls are open until 9:00 tonight (11/6) on this Election Day.  The big ticket item on the ballot is the Governor’s race, with incumbent Republican Kim Reynolds challenged by Democrat Fred…

It has taken nearly a year and a half, but Washington Police believe they’ve found the man who robbed a local jeweler in April 2017.  On April 5, 2017, Don’s Jewelry was robbed.  After reviewing…

If you shop at Hy-Vee, you could be tempted by a coupon making the rounds on social media---but it’s a scam.  The coupon is supposedly good for $80 of free groceries at Hy-Vee.  Kevin Rausch…