LOCAL NEWS

(KNOXVILLE, Iowa) – In 2008, the Federal Railway Administration (FRA) reported there were more than 7,000 rail car accidents and incidents, 20 of which involved hazardous materials requiring the evacuation of over 5,000 people. In the last five…

Submitted Photo: Jack Cavanaugh, Randy Adams, David Blong, Randy Schultz, and Father Felix of the Chariton Knights of Columbus present the donation to Kim Fletcher, Jenny Hoover, and Cheryl Plank from Tenco. (CHARITON, Iowa) –…

(MAHASKA COUNTY, Iowa) — MidAmerican Energy Company has announced that it has completed two new wind farms in Iowa that add 338 megawatts of wind generation capacity, with one of those farms located in Mahaska…

(Ottumwa, Iowa) – Ottumwa police are looking for information after an armed robbery at the BP Service Station in Ottumwa. According to a news release sent by the Ottumwa Police Department, a clerk reported that…

(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) – On Friday, Feb. 16, 2018 the Oskaloosa Police Department filed Sexual Abuse 3rd charges on Michael Zurek, age 23, of Oskaloosa, Iowa. These charges stem from an investigation into allegations that on,…

(KNOXVILLE, Iowa) – At about 12:21 AM on Feb. 18, 2018 Knoxville Police and Fire & Rescue Departments were called to the 200 block Terrace Lane for the report of a possible structure fire. Arriving…

Mahaska County Master Gardeners have hosted a speaker/education series since 2005 (now held in March) at the Mahaska County Extension office; 212 North I Street, Oskaloosa. These presentations are open to the public; there is…

(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) – Another session of Eggs & Issues, organized by the Oskaloosa Area Chamber and Development Group, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 24 from 8:30-9:30 AM at Smokey Row in Oskaloosa. Attendees will…

(Ottumwa, Iowa) – The third Monday of each February is a time to remember past presidents and, for some government employees, a day to enjoy off work. It is also when George Washington's birthday is celebrated…

(JASPER COUNTY, Iowa)–On Monday, Feb. 12, after a lengthy investigation, the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office was able to arrest two subjects for multiple thefts and related charges. Charles Loudermilk, age 49, of Newton, was one…