LOCAL NEWS

OTTUMWA – An Ottumwa man was arrested over the weekend on a warrant for allegedly violating his probation while being in possession of illegal drugs. According to court records, 40-year-old Johnny Lee Walker was originally…

By Sam Parsons The Pella Community School Board held a regular meeting last night and unanimously approved an invitation to the Raccoon River Conference. The decision means the district will be migrating from the Little…

KNOXVILLE – Two separate structure fires broke out in the city of Knoxville yesterday, one of which claimed the lives of multiple pets and severely injured one person. The first fire occurred in the early…

PELLA -- The Central College community showed remarkable generosity on Giving Tuesday, surpassing its fundraising goal and raising $101,085. These gifts directly support the Journey Scholarship Fund and student programs, doing a world of good…

MONTEZUMA – A Montezuma man is facing multiple charges of sexual abuse after a Montezuma student reported the abuse in November. According to the Poweshiek County Sheriff’s Office, the alleged abuse was reported on Monday,…

OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska Health announced that they are welcoming Hanna Shively, ARNP, to the Walk-In Clinic and Otolaryngology, or, Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) care teams. Shively is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with specialized…

By Sam Parsons Oskaloosa High School’s Dance Teams were competing in the Iowa State Dance Championships at Casey’s Center on Friday. For the second consecutive year, the coed dance team came away with a championship…

OSKALOOSA -- Oskaloosa’s 38th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade is set to bring thousands downtown on December 6 for a full day of holiday celebrations. The festivities are a blend of long-standing traditions with new experiences that highlight…

DES MOINES – Today, the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) Board of Directors announced $12.2 million in grants to 26 Local Housing Trust Funds to strengthen local housing initiatives. The awards were made through the Local…

BUSSEY – A house fire in Bussey over the weekend sent multiple people to the hospital and resulted in severe damage to the home. According to Bussey Fire and Rescue, the fire was reported on…