Three Separate Gun Related Incidents in Ottumwa Over the Weekend
Aug 22, 2017
It was a busy weekend for the Ottumwa Police Department and Wapello County Sheriff’s Office as they responded to three separate calls on gun related incidents inside the city limits. On the evening Friday, August…
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LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AIR OPINIONS TO SENATOR
Aug 17, 2017
As Senator Joni Ernst continues her 99 County Tour through Iowa, she made two pit stops on Tuesday in southeast Iowa. Her first stop was a public town hall meeting in Washington, she heard from…
CALLING ALL OSKALOOSA DEER HUNTERS!
Aug 11, 2017
The Urban Deer Hunting season is approaching and the season is to be held within the Oskaloosa city limits. The hunting season will run from September 16th, 2017 through January 10th, 2018. During this season,…
The Mahaska County School Candidates Have Been Released
Aug 10, 2017
Running for Board Director in District #2 is Shelly Herr, who is currently incumbent and District #4 is Arvin DeBeof, also incumbent. For District #5, the candidate is Margaret A. Ratcliff. Two candidates for School Board…
Local Community Groups Looking to Work Together
Aug 08, 2017
An item on the agenda at both Mahaska County Board of Supervisors and City Council meeting yesterday included the discussion of the business plan for the Mahaska Development Partnership. The Chamber of Commerce, the Mahaska…
Sigourney Man Arrested Over A Year After Rape Allegation
Aug 08, 2017
A Sigourney, Iowa man is facing felony sexual assault charges for a rape allegation that dates back more than a year. Donald Dean Herr II, 54, faces one count of Second Degree Sexual Abuse. According…
Oskaloosa Fire Department Holds Dedication Ceremony
Aug 03, 2017
The header photo displays the generations at the Oskaloosa Fire Station where the youngest and oldest firefighter 'cut the ribbon' at the conclusion of the ceremony. The last dedication of the Oskaloosa Fire Station occurred…
Addition To Be Expected at Lacey Complex Later This Year
Jul 28, 2017
Wednesday marked the quarterly board meeting for the Mahaska Community Recreation Foundation. The board welcome guests from Mahaska County Farm Bureau to announce exciting news. MCRF board member, Carl Drost, introduced a partnership between Farm…
Home Base Iowa Builds Roots in Mahaska County
Jul 25, 2017
It was made official yesterday, Oskaloosa and Mahaska County have become a Home Base Iowa Community. This initiative was put forward by Governor Terry Branstad and Major General Tim Orr. “As a veteran, I think…
Armed Family Member Enters Residence
Jul 21, 2017
An incident out of Jasper County involving three individuals occurred just south of Newton on Highway 74 headed to Reasnor on July 18. Henry Vanrees, 49, arrived at his father and sister’s residence, upset about…