Local 'Dreamers' Affected by Executive Order
Oct 18, 2017
Karen Ventura and Hector Briceno share a similar story. They came to the U.S. when they were children and grew up in the states. Both consider this their home. In 2012, both obtained Deferred Action…
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Drug Take Back Day Slated for October 28
Oct 18, 2017
On Saturday, October 28, from 10 AM to 2 PM the Oskaloosa Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public its 14th opportunity in 7 years to prevent pill abuse and theft…
Bank Iowa Moving Into Pella With Another Location
Oct 14, 2017
A former Casey's building at the corner of Washington and and Main Street sold in auction to Bank Iowa. The address of 640 Washington was home to a Casey's General Store for some time, until…
Albia Teacher Faces Charges Again After Sexual Exploitation
Oct 14, 2017
A southern Iowa teacher accused of having sex with a student faces new charges after his previous arrest in June. Court records show 29-year-old Zachary Simpson entered a not-guilty plea to sexual exploitation by a…
Renovations Completed for McMillen Building
Oct 12, 2017
Oskaloosa Downtown Development, LLC (ODD) will host an Open House at the McMillen Block Building (formerly Swim’s), 210 1 st Ave. E., Oskaloosa, Friday, Oct. 13, from 4-7 pm. ODD is celebrating the restoration and…
Iowa DNR Releasing Trout for Fall Urban Fishing Program
Oct 12, 2017
Seventeen lakes across Iowa are gearing up to receive trout this fall. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will release between 1,000 to 2,000 rainbow trout at each location as part of its cool…
MidAmerican Energy Tops The Ranking Chart for Customer Satisfaction
Oct 10, 2017
MidAmerican Energy Company’s customers have recognized the company’s ongoing commitment to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Based on customer responses, the company ranked No. 1 in the Midwest Large segment for overall customer satisfaction among natural gas…
Accidental Weapon Discharge Leads to Injury
Oct 09, 2017
On Sunday, October 8, shortly before midnight, the Ottumwa Police responded to the Ottumwa Regional Health Center on a report that a patient arrived at the hospital with a possible gunshot wound. Preliminary investigation suggests…
Interim CEO At Mahaska Health Partnership Announced
Oct 09, 2017
The Mahaska Health Partnership Board of Trustees named Chief Nursing Officer Chris Jepsen the organization’s Interim Chief Executive Officer during a special board meeting on Monday, October 9. “After careful consideration, the board unanimously decided…
Oskaloosa Schools Prep for Parent-Teacher Conferences
Oct 05, 2017
Parent Teacher conferences are coming up October 12th and 13th for the Oskaloosa School District. At Oskaloosa Middle School, we have an “open house” approach to our conferences, meaning families may come at a time that…