Possible Addition to Mahaska County Sheriff's Department
Jul 05, 2017
The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met on Monday morning to discuss issues and proposals within the county. During the appropriate section the representative of Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Russ VanRenterghem, stepped forward. Sheriff…
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KBOE Voted Best Radio Station of Southern Iowa
Jun 30, 2017
The Ottumwa Courier held an online vote beginning on Thursday, June 1st until Thursday, Jun 15th to determine The Best of Southern Iowa 2017 in multiple categories. For the category of Best Radio Station of Southern Iowa, KBOE was…
Sex Abuse Investigation Leads to Multiple Charges Against Suspect
Jun 30, 2017
The Ottumwa Police Department has conducted an investigation involving 5 female victims who reported being sexually assaulted by the same suspect. On Friday, June 23, 2017, officers from the Ottumwa Police Department and the Southeast…
Oskaloosa Fireworks - General Rules and Safety Guidelines
Jun 29, 2017
As the July 4th holiday approaches, the Oskaloosa Fire Department and Oskaloosa Police Department would like to remind the public of some general rules and safety guidelines regarding the use and discharge of Consumer Grade…
Blattner Energy Breaking Ground for Wind Turbines
Jun 29, 2017
Blattner Energy out of Avon, MN is setting up camp in farm fields north of Oskaloosa. Just off the west side of Highway-63 headed to New Sharon, residents can see the breaking of ground for…
Ottumwa’s Independence Day Fireworks Display
Jun 29, 2017
June 28, 2017 - Ottumwa, Iowa – The City of Ottumwa’s Independence Day public fireworks display is held after dark, on Tuesday, July 4that Ottumwa Park. The show will begin shortly after 9:30 PM. The…
Federal Search Warrants Executed
Jun 29, 2017
On Wednesday, June 28, 2017, federal search warrants were executed at the following locations in Iowa: • 5600 block of Douglas Avenue, Des Moines • 1800 block of Frazier Avenue, Des Moines • 1000 block…
Davenport Man Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison for Failing to Register as a Sex Offender
Jun 28, 2017
DAVENPORT, IA - On June 26, 2017, James Richard Robbins, age 53, of Davenport, Iowa, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Rebecca Goodgame Ebinger to 33 months in prison for failing to comply…
Oskaloosa School Board Holds Special Meeting
Jun 28, 2017
Oskaloosa’s school board met for about 30 minutes Tuesday afternoon in special session to deal with a few items of business. The main topic was the acceptance of bids for construction of the new softball…
Times for Area Firework Shows
Jun 27, 2017
AREA FIREWORKS SHOWS Oskaloosa: Monday July 3 at 10:00 pm at the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds ---------------------------- Albia: Tuesday July 4 at 9:30pm at The Albia Reservoir ---------------------------- Grinnell: Tuesday July 4, at 9:45pm at Ahrens…