LOCAL NEWS

OTTUMWA -- On December 4th, 2024, The Ottumwa Police Department concluded an on-going investigation from recent reports and concerns of numerous citizens regarding the health and welfare of several dogs at a residence located at…

OSKALOOSA -- The 37th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade will take place on Saturday, December 7th in downtown Oskaloosa, starting at 7:00 pm. “Our team is thrilled for this year’s Lighted Christmas Parade theme, ‘Twinkling Christmas,’” says…

OSKALOOSA -- The Oskaloosa City Council met on Monday night for a regularly scheduled meeting and announced the city's 2024 Police Officer of the Year. The awardee was officer Jennifer Arriesgado. Officer Arriesgado was born…

OSKALOOSA -- The Oskaloosa Main Street Young Ambassador Contest winners were announced in an enjoyable event at Penn Central Mall on Monday evening. In attendance were 11 contestants and their families and friends. The YMCA Cardio…

OSKALOOSA -- Oskaloosa Main Street’s 37th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade will occur on Saturday, December 7 at 7:00 pm. This year's theme is “Twinkling Christmas.” Grab your spot along the sidewalk to see all the…

OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska Chamber & Development Group is announcing the anticipated 2025 lineup for its Coffee & Conversation event, previously known as Eggs & Issues. This engaging series of informative sessions provides Mahaska County…

OSKALOOSA -- One week remains to place your votes for the Oskaloosa Main Street Young Ambassador of your choice. Eleven local children, ages three through kindergarten are seeking monetary votes to become this year’s Young Ambassador…

PELLA -- On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 7:41 a.m., the Pella Police Department was alerted to a situation involving a student at Pella Middle School who was reportedly armed with a knife. Officers quickly…

By Sam Parsons Authorities are continuing to investigate an assault that took place in the Pella Middle School cafeteria yesterday morning. The Pella Police Department says that before school began, around 7:41am yesterday, a 14-year-old…

By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa Community School Board held a special meeting last night to formally approve a letter rejecting a land swap proposal from the city of Oskaloosa. The proposal, which was made during…