LOCAL NEWS

Central College to Host Public Forum Aug. 3

PELLA -- Central College welcomes the community to a public forum featuring a panel discussion and question-and-answer session regarding the Imagine More Community Urban Renewal Plan. The public forum will be held at 6:30 p.m.…
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Community Partnerships Improve Fishing Opportunities in Mahaska County

OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska County Conservation Board recognized the outstanding community partnerships that recently made significant fish habitat improvements possible at Russell Wildlife Area and White Oak Conservation Area. Through a collaborative effort involving the…
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39th Annual Sweet Corn Serenade Takes Place Today

OSKALOOSA -- Oskaloosa Main Street's 39th annual Sweet Corn Serenade is set to take place today in the Oskaloosa city square. The long-time favorite community event brings over 3,000 people to downtown Oskaloosa for fresh-cooked…
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Mahaska Health Invites Community to 15th Annual Run in the Sun

OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska Health Foundation invites the community to join the 15th Annual Run in the Sun on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Statesmen Community Stadium in Oskaloosa.  The annual fundraiser benefits Hospice Serenity House,…
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Clow Valve Announces $25,000 Donation to Oskaloosa Fire Department

OSKALOOSA — When Oskaloosa firefighters return from a call, getting a truck ready for the next emergency can depend on something simple: enough hose that can be trusted to hold pressure. For the Oskaloosa Fire…
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Man Shoots Himself in Marion County Sheriff's Office Parking Lot

KNOXVILLE – Authorities are investigating an incident from Sunday morning in which the Marion County Sheriff’s Office says a man shot himself in their parking lot. According to a press release, the incident occurred at…
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2 Month Wait Time Expected for Traffic Signal Repairs at Intersection of A Ave W, North L St

OSKALOOSA – Oskaloosa residents will have to continue to wait on repairs to the traffic signal at the intersection of A Avenue West and North L Street. The signal has been lost since an accident…
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Pedestrian Killed in Semi Truck Accident Identified

POWESHIEK COUNTY – Authorities have identified the pedestrian who was killed by a semi truck in an accident in Poweshiek County last Friday. The Poweshiek County Sheriff’s Office reported that 47-year-old Jeremiah Martin Leifheit of…
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Montezuma Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Receipt of Child Pornography and Cyber Stalking

DAVENPORT – A Montezuma man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison on child pornography and cyber stalking charges. According to public court documents and evidence presented at sentencing, 20-year-old Jack James Erselius procured…
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5 Injured in 3-Vehicle Accident in Keokuk County

KEOKUK COUNTY – Five people were injured in a 3-vehicle accident in Keokuk County yesterday afternoon that involved a Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office transport vehicle. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the accident occurred at…
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