LOCAL NEWS

MONTEZUMA -- A school bus accident in Jasper County yesterday afternoon resulted in one student being sent to the hospital for evaluation. At 2:13pm on Thursday, 9/19, the Grinnell Fire Department was alerted to a…

PELLA -- A Pella High School student is being charged for an alleged threat to school safety after an investigation yesterday. On September 18th, 2024, Pella High School Staff notified the Pella Police Department regarding…

EDDYVILLE -- Yesterday, leaders from Ajinomoto Health and Nutrition North America, Inc. (AHN) joined the Eddyville community for a ribbon-cutting ceremony, along with conservation leaders from across Iowa to celebrate one of the region’s largest…

By Sam Parsons The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met yesterday morning and discussed potential 28E agreements to be made with the city of Eddyville for police protection services for both fiscal years 2023-24 and…

OSKALOOSA -- The Nelson Pioneer Farm in Oskaloosa is set to host their 58th Fall Festival this Saturday. The annual event marks a celebration of pioneer living with a fun-filled community event. Attractions will be…

OSKALOOSA -- William Penn University is proud to announce its upcoming Worldview Forum, set to take place on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024, at the George Daily Auditorium. This semester’s forum will explore the timely and…

OSKALOOSA -- An accidental gun discharge resulted in the tragic death of a child in rural Mahaska County, and authorities are actively investigating the incident. The Mahaska County Sheriff's Office reports that on Wednesday afternoon,…

DES MOINES, Iowa – An Ottumwa man was sentenced on September 6, 2024, to 40 years in federal prison for sex trafficking by force, fraud, and coercion of two victims, sex trafficking of one child, enticement…

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – The Mahaska County YMCA is thrilled to unveil its diverse range of programs for Fall 2024, aimed at engaging families, youth, and adults throughout the community. With various new activities and returning…

OTTUMWA -- With the recent revision to the Code of Ordinances, qualified and REGISTERED golf carts will soon be able to travel on many streets within the City of Ottumwa. City staff is finalizing the…