Ottumwa Police Investigate Shooting
Oct 05, 2017
Ottumwa Police Officers responded to the 500 Block of Ottumwa Street on a report that someone had been shot with a gun on October 4, 2017 shortly after 9:00 PM. Police arrived and determined that…
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Recreational Trail In Pella Will Be Expanded
Oct 04, 2017
The US Army Corps of Engineers will be extending the Volksweg Trail 2.6 miles from the trailhead at Robert's Creek west to Cordova Park. A new trailhead with parking lot is also planned at Cordova.…
REAP Will Hold Public Assembly for Mahaska and Surrounding Counties
Oct 03, 2017
Iowa’s Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) assembly comes to southern Iowa on October 18th, giving Iowans the opportunity to discuss their vision for outdoor recreation, soil and water enhancement, historical resources and land management and more.…
Wanted Man Arrested in Ottumwa, Accessory Apprehended
Oct 03, 2017
On Monday, October 2, 2017, investigators from the Southeast Iowa Inter-Agency Drug Task Force received information that Wesley Allen Gridley, age 36, of Ottumwa, was at 523 Ray Street in Ottumwa. Gridley was wanted by…
Current Highway Traffic Situation Causes Headaches, Changes Could Be on Horizon
Sep 29, 2017
The Iowa Department of Transportation in coordination with the Federal Highway Administration recently conducted an in-depth assessment of a portion of land north-northwest of Oskaloosa. The plan: building a bypass that converges north and south…
Construction Slated to Begin on Old Highway 102
Sep 28, 2017
Beginning at 7:30 AM next Monday October 2nd, Mahaska County will be doing pavement repair, widening and overlaying Old Hwy 102/G-5T. The project will begin north of the South Skunk bridge, south of 155th street and…
FSA Announces Disaster Area in 38 Counties
Sep 28, 2017
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Acting Administrator Steven J. Peterson today announced that physical loss loans are available for 10 counties in Iowa, due to four separate disaster events. Farm operators…
Mahaska County Election Candidates Have Been Announced
Sep 26, 2017
* Indicates an incumbent. Barnes City Councilmember (elect 3) – Four Year Term ending 2021 *Gene Davis *Jeffrey Innis Beacon Mayor – Two Year Term Ending 2019 No Candidate Councilmember (elect 5) –…
Mahaska Health Partnership CEO Takes Leave
Sep 21, 2017
The Mahaska Health Partnership Board of Trustees announced that CEO Jay Christensen has taken an extended leave of absence effective Tuesday, September 19th. Board President David Langkamp stated it's business as usual at the hospital.…
Arrest Made In C-Store Burglaries
Sep 20, 2017
Amber Kelsey was taken into custody on Monday, September 18th shortly after 1 PM. Kelsey, 35, was arrested and charged with Burglary - Third Degree (Class D Felony). Kelsey is currently incarcerated in the Wapello…