LOCAL NEWS

By Sam Parsons The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting yesterday morning and had a brief discussion on the actions taken by Mahaska County in response to supervisor Steve Wanders using a…

MONTEZUMA – Two people were found dead in a submerged vehicle in rural Montezuma on Saturday. The Poweshiek County Sheriff’s Office says that they were notified of a vehicle submerged in a drainage pond located…

OSKALOOSA – An Oskaloosa woman faces a Domestic Abuse Assault charge after allegedly striking her daughter during a dispute. Court records show that the incident took place on March 26 at around 2:55pm, when officers…

OTTUMWA – An Ottumwa man was arrested this week for allegedly using another individual’s credit card without authorization. Court documents state that the Ottumwa Police Department began investigating the credit card use on the evening…

OSKALOOSA -- Scams are becoming more sophisticated every day—and they’re costing Americans billions of dollars each year. A FREE educational Stop the Scammers event will be held in Oskaloosa next month to help protect the…

KNOXVILLE -- The U.S Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, announces a full road closure to Highway T15 across the Red Rock Dam April 1-3, 2026. The closure is necessary for contractors to continue…

OSKALOOSA -- High school seniors living in Mahaska County and attending any high school are eligible to apply now for a Chamber Scholarship sponsored by the Mahaska Chamber & Development Group. Information is available from…

Below is a press release from the Oskaloosa Community School District in response to an incident that occurred on Wednesday at the Lacey Recreation Complex. OSKALOOSA, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Community School District is aware…

OSKALOOSA -- Oskaloosa Main Street announced that preparations are underway for the 39th annual Sweet Corn Serenade. This beloved community event has become a summer tradition for residents and visitors alike. This year’s event will…

OSKALOOSA – The Oskaloosa Police Department is currently investigating several burglaries that have taken place at churches in the Oskaloosa community. In a statement released on social media, the Oskaloosa Police Department asked churches, nearby…