LOCAL NEWS

LIBERTYVILLE – A southeast Iowa man was arrested this week after leading authorities on a high-speed chase in Jefferson County. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says that the incident occurred on Tuesday, September 15, at…

PELLA -- For the third year in row, donors have broken a fundraising record during the 48-Hour Challenge, bringing in $192,336 for the Journey Scholarship Fund. A total of 277 gifts from alumni, parents, friends…

PELLA – The nomination process for the city of Pella’s 2027 Tulip Time Royal Court is officially underway today. The Tulip Time Steering Committee is now accepting nomination ballots for the 2027 Tulip Queen and…

OSKALOOSA – This week is homecoming week for Oskaloosa High School. The school announced its homecoming court for 2026: Homecoming King candidates include Tyler Edgar, Grady Kennedy, Ayden Plumb, Carter Winchel, and Jonah DeVore, while…

LYNNVILLE – A Lynnville woman was arrested this week after allegedly biting a man at her residence during a dispute. According to court records, on the night of Wednesday, September 9, 30-year-old Milena Kalina was…

ALBIA – An Albia man who was accused of placing a hidden camera in a salon and watching people using a tanning bed has pleaded not guilty to criminal charges. The Albia Police Department announced…

OSKALOOSA – Two people received 25-year prison sentences in Mahaska County last week for their alleged involvement in an invoice fraud scheme. According to court documents, 52-year-old Jason Michael Freese of New Sharon was a…

OSKALOOSA – A fifth suspect has been charged in connection to the robbery that occurred at the Oskaloosa Kwik Star last month. According to the Oskaloosa Police Department, 28-year-old Antonio Suava Victor Hernandez of Des…

NEWTON – A Laurel man faces numerous charges after an online exploitation investigation. The Newton Police Department says that yesterday morning (9/3/26), at approximately 6:41 AM, 35-year-old Tanner Boone Bartlett was taken into custody at…

NEWTON – A chemical leak occurred at the Newton Correctional Facility yesterday, resulting in over a dozen hospitalizations and an emergency response. The Newton Fire Department and the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office were reportedly dispatched…