Albia Teacher Faces Charges Again After Sexual Exploitation
Oct 14, 2017
A southern Iowa teacher accused of having sex with a student faces new charges after his previous arrest in June. Court records show 29-year-old Zachary Simpson entered a not-guilty plea to sexual exploitation by a…
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Renovations Completed for McMillen Building
Oct 12, 2017
Oskaloosa Downtown Development, LLC (ODD) will host an Open House at the McMillen Block Building (formerly Swim’s), 210 1 st Ave. E., Oskaloosa, Friday, Oct. 13, from 4-7 pm. ODD is celebrating the restoration and…
Iowa DNR Releasing Trout for Fall Urban Fishing Program
Oct 12, 2017
Seventeen lakes across Iowa are gearing up to receive trout this fall. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will release between 1,000 to 2,000 rainbow trout at each location as part of its cool…
Large Schools Look for Momentum Heading Into Volleyball Playoffs
Oct 11, 2017
We are within a week of every school beginning their trek to the Volleyball State Tournament at the US Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids. The schools in Class 3A, Class 4A, and Class 5A will…
MidAmerican Energy Tops The Ranking Chart for Customer Satisfaction
Oct 10, 2017
MidAmerican Energy Company’s customers have recognized the company’s ongoing commitment to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Based on customer responses, the company ranked No. 1 in the Midwest Large segment for overall customer satisfaction among natural gas…
Accidental Weapon Discharge Leads to Injury
Oct 09, 2017
On Sunday, October 8, shortly before midnight, the Ottumwa Police responded to the Ottumwa Regional Health Center on a report that a patient arrived at the hospital with a possible gunshot wound. Preliminary investigation suggests…
Interim CEO At Mahaska Health Partnership Announced
Oct 09, 2017
The Mahaska Health Partnership Board of Trustees named Chief Nursing Officer Chris Jepsen the organization’s Interim Chief Executive Officer during a special board meeting on Monday, October 9. “After careful consideration, the board unanimously decided…
Several Area Football Teams Still Have Playoff Pulse Heading Into Stretch Run
Oct 09, 2017
The football season is winding down with just two weeks of the regular season remaining. Even though there’s just two games left for most teams, there’s dozens of playoff implications that can come into play…
Class 1A and 2A Area Volleyball Playoff Breakdown
Oct 05, 2017
Postseason volleyball is just around the corner and the matchups are set. The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union released the final brackets in all five classes for the 2017 volleyball playoffs. The two smallest…
Oskaloosa Schools Prep for Parent-Teacher Conferences
Oct 05, 2017
Parent Teacher conferences are coming up October 12th and 13th for the Oskaloosa School District. At Oskaloosa Middle School, we have an “open house” approach to our conferences, meaning families may come at a time that…