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Eldon Man Arrested for Sexual Abuse in Case that Began in 2005

ELDON -- An Eldon man has been arrested following the re-opening of a sexual abuse investigation from 2005. In 2024, the Wapello County Sheriff's Office re-opened an investigation into a 2005 sexual abuse case in…
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Oskaloosa Council Approves Hires for City Manager, City Clerk/Finance Director

By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa City Council met earlier this week and officially announced the hiring of their new city manager. Nebraska native Shawn Metcalf will be the city’s next manager effective on April 7,…
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Missing Eldon Man Has Been Found

ELDON -- UPDATE: Jacob Bonner has been found. He showed up at his parents' house at approximately 6am this morning. At approximately 5:59a on March 03, 2025 Wapello County Sheriff’s Office received a call of…
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Penn Central Mall To Host Southern Iowa Speedway Race Car Show

By Jerry Mackey OSKALOOSA -- The annual Southern Iowa Speedway Race Car Show will be held this weekend in the comfort of the Penn Central Mall in Oskaloosa. Race cars expected to be in competition…
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Red Flag Warning Today

DES MOINES -- A Red Flag Warning is in effect for our area today. The National Weather Service in Des Moines issued the warning for much of central and southern Iowa. It is in effect…
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Ottumwa Woman Arrested Following Alleged Assault in Restaurant Parking Lot

OTTUMWA – An Ottumwa woman is facing charges after allegedly assaulting multiple people at a local restaurant on Tuesday night. According to court records, the Ottumwa Police Department reported that officers were dispatched to the…
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Mahaska Chamber Announces 2024 Chamber Awards Winners

OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska Chamber celebrated their 2024 Chamber Awards winners this week at Bridget's Public House. The list of winners included: Outgoing Chamber Board members: Tammy Sauer, Ryan Van Dalen, Susan Kollasch and Mike…
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5th Annual Spare Some Time Fundraiser to Benefit Area Individuals with Disabilities

OSKALOOSA -- The Christian Opportunity Center is set to host their 5th annual Spare Some Time Fundraiser next weekend. The event will take place on March 9 from 2-4pm at Statesmen Lanes in Oskaloosa. It…
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Oskaloosa Man Charged Following Fight, Attempted Evasion of Authorities

OSKALOOSA – An Oskaloosa man was arrested in the early morning hours on Sunday in an incident in which police say he fled briefly to avoid detainment related to a reported fight and an outstanding…
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YMCA Pool Project Plots Path to Progress in Oskaloosa's Aquatic Future

OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The partnership among the City of Oskaloosa, Oskaloosa Community School District, the Mahaska County YMCA, and a record amount of community support is embarking on an exciting new chapter, moving forward with…
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