LOCAL NEWS

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…

MARION COUNTY – A motorcycle accident in rural Marion County over the weekend claimed the life of a Knoxville man. According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, on Saturday night, at around 7:14pm, law enforcement…

VEDIC CITY – Authorities in Jefferson County have found the body of a missing Vedic City woman. 75-year-old Mary Anne Falk was reported missing on Friday, March 6, in the area of Vedic City. The…

MELCHER-DALLAS – An arrest was made this week in Marion County in response to multiple vehicle thefts that were reported in the area. According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, they first received reports of…