Ottumwa Man Faces Felony Charges after Traffic Stop
Apr 02, 2025
OTTUMWA – An Ottumwa man is now facing multiple charges after a traffic stop last week. Court records show that on March 28, at around 3:50am, the Ottumwa Police Department conducted a traffic stop on…
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Chemical Fire in Otley Prompts Evacuations, Shelter-In-Place Recommendations
Apr 01, 2025
OTLEY – A large chemical fire broke out in the city of Otley yesterday afternoon, forcing residents to evacuate. Marion County Emergency Management reports that the fire started at the Two Rivers Cooperative fertilizer storage…
Oskaloosa High School Prom is This Weekend
Mar 31, 2025
OSKALOOSA, IOWA — The Oskaloosa Student Council is excited to announce the annual Oskaloosa High School prom, themed "Enchanted Forest," scheduled for April 5, 2025. The event promises an evening of elegance and entertainment for…
18-year-old Dies in Washington County Crash
Mar 28, 2025
WASHINGTON COUNTY – A crash in Washington County yesterday claimed the life of an 18-year-old. Traffic records show that yesterday afternoon, at approximately 4:10pm, 18-year-old Alaina McNurlen of Keota was traveling northbound on Highway 1…
Oskaloosa Elementary School Library Receives $10,000 Grant to Update Nonfiction Collection
Mar 27, 2025
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Students at Oskaloosa Elementary School will soon have access to a refreshed nonfiction book collection, thanks to a $10,000 donation from the Eddyville Cargill Cares program. The grant is being used to…
Jamie Jacobs Hired as New Oskaloosa Activities Director
Mar 26, 2025
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Oskaloosa Schools is thrilled to announce Jamie Jacobs as the next Activities Director for Oskaloosa Schools, pending board approval. She brings a bold vision and a passion for student success both on and…
Oskaloosa City Council Holds Public Hearing on Property Tax Levy
Mar 25, 2025
By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa City Council held a special meeting last night to conduct a public hearing for their proposed property tax levy for Fiscal Year 2025-26. The city’s property tax levy was set…
Oskaloosa Schools Narrows Activities Director Search to Two Finalists
Mar 24, 2025
OSKALOOSA -- Oskaloosa Schools search for its next Activities Director has sparked nationwide interest, drawing candidates from 18 states and a U.S. territory. Oskaloosa Schools was pleased to work with TWR Consulting who assisted in…
Mahaska County Farm Bureau Hosts Breakfast Battle for Food Insecure Families
Mar 21, 2025
By Sam Parsons Mahaska County Farm Bureau hosted their annual Breakfast Battle at the Oskaloosa Hy-Vee and the Oskaloosa Fareway this morning. The event was hosted in recognition of National Ag Week, and it featured…
Fremont Man Arrested after Single Vehicle Accident
Mar 20, 2025
FREMONT – A Fremont man was arrested this week after a single vehicle accident in the city of Fremont. The Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office says that on Tuesday evening, they were dispatched to the Fremont…