LOCAL NEWS

A bicyclist from Newton died after his bicycle was struck by a car Thursday night (9/23) in Newton.  The Iowa State Patrol says 58-year-old Mark Wayne Adkins was riding his bike down the middle of…

The Iowa Supreme Court was in Oskaloosa Thursday(9/23).  The Court heard oral arguments of an appeal of a case at George Daily Auditorium.  Earlier in the day, Chief Justice Susan Christensen spoke to a group…

The Iowa Supreme Court will be in Oskaloosa Thursday (9/23).  The Court will hear oral arguments in an appeal of a case Thursday night at 7 at George Daily Auditorium.  The public is invited to…

MAAX Spas®, a leading hot tub and swim spa manufacturer based in Chandler, Arizona will begin operations by year-end at the former Universal Rundle facility located at 2908 N. Court,” announced Sharon Stroh, VP of…

The Poweshiek County Public Health Department is gearing up for flu shot season.  They’ll hold a series of flu shot clinics starting Wednesday, September 29.  You might be wondering if getting vaccinated for COVID-19 will…

If you’ve been hoping for some rain, there’s a good chance you’ll get it late Monday afternoon and into the evening (9/20).  The National Weather Service says there is a slight risk of severe storms…

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has issued an administrative order against an Eddyville business that’s been in the news recently.  The DNR has revoked Chamness Technology’s sanitary disposal permit, subject to an appeal.  Under…

Ottumwa High School juniors and seniors were called out of class Wednesday (9/15) to see law enforcement respond to the scene of a two-car accident and hear one student screaming to another. "I don't mean…

The Oskaloosa School Board voted Tuesday (9/14) to put a question on the ballot for this November’s election.  The question deals with extending an agreement that governs how the Oskaloosa School District will use sales…

There will be a strong local connection to Saturday’s (9/18) Fall Festival at Pioneer Farm.  Margaret Spiegel, the director and curator of the Mahaska County Historical Society and Nelson Pioneer Farm and Museum, says Pioneer…