United Way of Mahaska County is gearing up for its Day of Caring next month, and we spoke with director Michela Friesen about what to expect. Friesen told us about what Day of Caring is…
OSKALOOSA -- You can learn how to throw discs and play disc golf by attending the Disc Golf 101 at Caldwell Park, just behind the Environmental Learning Center on Friday, August 26th from 6:00-7:30 pm. The…
PELLA -- Central College will host a hands-on STEM Visit Day for high school students Friday, Sept. 30. The event allows prospective students to make connections, tour campus, get their hands dirty and discover what…
The Ottumwa city council met this week and had a brief discussion on the new ATV and UTV laws that went into effect at the state level last month. City Administrator Philip Rath said that…
EDDYVILLE -- The EBF school district was awarded a Therapeutic Classroom grant from the Iowa Department of Education for $222,240. “We are very excited about receiving this grant to provide support to the Explore Academy…
OTTUMWA -- An Ottumwa man is facing an attempted murder charge after police officers say he shot his wife with a crossbow. The Ottumwa Police Department reports that yesterday morning, officers responded to a report…
The Pella city council met last night and began by swearing in new officer Mitchell Monarchino to the Pella police department. The council also heard a report from the city's main electric utility company, Missouri…
OTTUMWA – A motorcyclist in Ottumwa is now in critical condition at a Des Moines hospital after the motorcycle he was driving collided with a car yesterday. The Ottumwa Police Department reports that yesterday morning,…
The Oskaloosa city council met last night and recognized the retirement of long time police officer Gary Kutcher. Kutcher has served the Oskaloosa Police Department for 33 years, the last five of which were mostly…
PELLA -- Central College will launch a new strength and conditioning major beginning in Fall 2022. Strength and conditioning majors are a new undergraduate option to address changes in the health and wellness industry. “Central…