LOCAL NEWS

By Sam Parsons The Ottumwa School Board met on Monday and received an update on the equity work being conducted by the district.  Members of the equity committee presented their comprehensive equity plan. Director of…

By Sam Parsons The Pella School Board met yesterday and approved their 2023-24 academic calendar. The first day of school is scheduled for August 23rd, and the last day is on May 23, 2024. Winter…

NEW SHARON -- An event that has become a staple for North Mahaska students, staff and patrons, returns Feb. 24. The junior class after prom committee is hosting blind volleyball beginning at 6 p.m. in…

By Sam Parsons The Y and Mahaska Health are teaming up to offer a free lunch and learn series on the second Friday of every month. At each session, Mahaska Health will provide educational information…

The following school districts in our area have announced two hour delays this morning: BGM Grinnell Newburg Keota Knoxville Lynnville-Sully Melcher-Dallas Montezuma Moravia Pella Pella Christian Pleasantville Sully Christian And the following school districts are…

WASHINGTON — As part of the Biden-Harris administration’s efforts to clean up legacy pollution and revitalize the environment and economy of coal communities, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement has awarded $300,000 in cooperative…

By Sam Parsons The Knoxville city council met last night and held public hearings for improvements to both Edwards Park and Veterans Park. The Edwards Park Improvements Project mostly involves making improvements to the drainage…

By Sam Parsons A portion of the city of Oskaloosa is now under a boil order after a water main break early in the morning in the eastern part of the city rendered much of…

OTTUMWA -- The Ottumwa Police Department has taken a pledge to keep tobacco, alternative nicotine and vapor products out of the hands of Ottumwa’s underage persons. Known as I-PLEDGE, the program is a partnership with…

DES MOINES, Iowa (KTIV) - The Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council has announced 37 new school districts across the state still will join or expand the STEM BEST (Businesses Engaging Students and Teachers) + HD…