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Oskaloosa Man Arrested for OWI Following Friday Night Accident that Injured New Sharon Teenager

PELLA – A two-vehicle accident in Pella on Friday night that injured a teenager from New Sharon resulted in the arrest of an Oskaloosa man. According to traffic records, 18-year-old Jaxy Olson of New Sharon…
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Road Closure over Red Rock Dam May 12-14

KNOXVILLE, Iowa – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, announces a full road closure to Highway T15 across the Red Rock Dam May 12-14. The closure is necessary for the ongoing rehabilitation…
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Knoxville Man Arrested after Accidentally Shooting Himself in Drive-By

KNOXVILLE – A Knoxville man was arrested yesterday following a drive-by shooting in which he shot himself in the leg, causing him to go to the emergency room, where he was apprehended by authorities. The…
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Hills and Trainer to Step into Co-Principal Roles at OES

OSKALOOSA -- Big changes are bringing double the dedication to Oskaloosa Elementary School for the 2025-26 school year, as the district introduces a dynamic co-principal leadership model for the first time. Pending school board approval,…
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Oskaloosa City Council Approves 28E Joint Services Agreement with Mahaska County, Downtown Master Plan Updates

By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa City Council held a regular meeting last night and authorized a 28E joint public service agreement with Mahaska County for the Southeast Connector Project. The 28E agreement that was approved…
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Moulton Man Charged with Murder After Investigation

MOULTON – A Moulton man has been charged with murder after authorities found a man dead in the yard of a residence in Mystic. Authorities say that on Thursday (5/1) night, at around 9:14pm, deputies…
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Oskaloosa Man Arrested After UTV Chase, Standoff Ends in Peaceful Resolution

OSKALOOSA – An Oskaloosa man is now facing several charges following a UTV chase and a standoff last weekend that ended peacefully. On April 26, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m., a member of the Oskaloosa…
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OHS Mock Car Accident Simulates Real-Life Tragedies to Teach About the Dangers of Impaired, Distracted Driving

By Sam Parsons Oskaloosa High School hosted a mock car wreck this morning. The event simulated a car accident involving a drunk driver and a distracted driver, with the intent to raise awareness about the…
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Knoxville Juvenile Charged After Making Threats to School

KNOXVILLE – A Knoxville juvenile now faces charges of threat of terrorism and harassment after Knoxville Police responded to a school threat on Friday afternoon that briefly had the school district on lockdown. Police say…
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William Penn University Plants New Trees for Arbor Day and Tree Campus Recognition

OSKALOOSA -- On Friday, April 25th, William Penn University celebrated Arbor Day by planting bur oak, white oak, and pecan trees outside of Wilcox Library, a significant step in meeting the requirements for the Tree…
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