Oskaloosa City Council Approves 3 New Ordinances
May 20, 2026
By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa city council held a regular meeting on Monday night and conducted the first readings of three different ordinances. The first ordinance designates 3 different downtown areas, including “The Alley,” lying…
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Local Teen Dies in Two-Vehicle Accident in Ottumwa
May 19, 2026
OTTUMWA – A local teen died in a 2-vehicle accident in Ottumwa on Sunday night. According to the Ottumwa Police Department, the accident took place at around 9:19 PM on the evening of May 17…
One Dead, Three Injured in Rollover Crash in Keokuk County
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KEOKUK COUNTY – One person died and three others were injured in a rollover accident in Keokuk County in the early morning hours on Sunday. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the accident occurred at…
SCRAA Asks for Guidance from Oskaloosa, Pella City Councils on Future of Project
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By Sam Parsons The South Central Regional Airport Agency held a meeting yesterday for the first time since October 2025 to seek guidance from the city councils of Oskaloosa and Pella regarding the future of…
Knoxville Fire Dept Achieves Gold Helmet Designation
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KNOXVILLE – The Knoxville Fire Department became the 7th fire department in Iowa to achieve Gold Helmet Designation this week. Gold Helmet Designations are achieved through participation in the National Firefighter Registry (NFR) for Cancer.…
Two Injured in Head-On Collision in Pella
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PELLA – Two people were injured in an accident in Pella yesterday that resulted in the temporary closure of Washington Street. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the crash occurred at around 9:44 AM yesterday…
William Penn University President John Ottosson to Retire in Summer 2027
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OSKALOOSA -- William Penn University announced that President John Ottosson will retire in the summer of 2027. His presidency has been marked by courageous leadership, financial discipline, enrollment momentum, and an unwavering commitment to students…
Man At Large After Escaping Standoff in Poweshiek County
May 11, 2026
MONTEZUMA – Authorities are searching for a man who escaped a standoff with law enforcement in Poweshiek County and is considered armed and dangerous. The Poweshiek County Sheriff’s Office says that yesterday evening, at around…
Local Projects, Communities Honored as Main Street Iowa Celebrates 40 Years
May 08, 2026
WEST DES MOINES -- The Iowa Economic Development Authority’s (IEDA) Main Street Iowa celebrated its 40th anniversary this evening during the 2026 Main Street Iowa Development Awards in West Des Moines, recognizing outstanding efforts to…
Sen. Chuck Grassley Stops in Mahaska County to Talk Rural Healthcare, Childcare
May 07, 2026
By Sam Parsons Senator Chuck Grassley is in the midst of his annual 99 county meetings and stopped by Mahaska Health yesterday afternoon to hear about their operation and about the state of rural healthcare…