LOCAL NEWS

PELLA -- The Pella Police Department, in partnership with Pella Community Schools and Pella Christian Schools, announced Officer Calvin Wilner as the department’s new School  Resource Officer (SRO) beginning in the fall of 2026.  Officer…

OSKALOOSA – Authorities have released the identities of the four suspects believed to be involved in the armed robbery of the Kwik Star in Oskaloosa on Tuesday. The Oskaloosa Police Department reported that 26-year-old Cory…

OSKALOOSA – Several suspects are in custody after an armed robbery at the Kwik Star in Oskaloosa yesterday. According to the Oskaloosa Police Department, the robbery was reported at approximately 10:58 AM, and officers were…

OTTUMWA – An Ottumwa man is behind bars after allegedly making indecent contact with a 10-year-old child. Court documents state that on the evening of Sunday, August 9, 21-year-old Jacobe Deiters pushed his hand on…

NEWTON – A Newton man faces nearly a dozen charges after he was arrested for possessing child sex abuse material. According to the Newton Police Department, law enforcement received information on June 25, 2026, that…

KELLOGG – A Sioux City man faces multiple charges after allegedly exposing himself at a campground at Rock Creek State Park while being in possession of illegal drugs. According to court records, on Sunday, August…

OSKALOOSA – The city of Oskaloosa is preparing for the upcoming Urban Deer Hunting Season. The season will run from September 20, 2026 through January 10, 2027. During the season, qualified hunters will be permitted…

KNOXVILLE – A Knoxville man was arrested after leading authorities on a high-speed chase through Knoxville city limits. Court documents state that on Monday night, at approximately 9:20 PM, a Marion County Sheriff’s Deputy observed…

MONTEZUMA – Montezuma High School will officially have a new principal next school year. The district announced yesterday that Derrick Dengler has been appointed as the new Montezuma High School principal for the 2026-27 school…

By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa city council will be hosting their next regular meeting tonight. On the agenda is the recognition of local first responders who received the American Heart Association Heart Saver Hero Award…