Poweshiek County standoff
Jun 25, 2020
A Poweshiek County man is in custody after law enforcement says he started several fires and shot at them during a seven hour long standoff. The Poweshiek County Sheriff’s Office says it was called to…
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Ottumwa hosts open house to show draft for comprehensive plan
Jun 24, 2020
The City of Ottumwa will hold an open house Thursday (6/25) to show an update to the City’s comprehensive plan. This draft contains ideas for growth and development through the year 2040 and beyond. You…
Mahaska Health receives FCC grant for telehealth
Jun 23, 2020
Mahaska Health in Oskaloosa has received a grant from the Federal Communications Commission to go towards teleconferencing. The $68,620 grant will be used to buy laptop computers and telehealth conferencing equipment to connect doctors with…
Boy dies in accidental shooting
Jun 22, 2020
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an accidental shooting that left a juvenile boy from Kalona dead. The Sheriff’s Office says it received a 911 call about a shooting around 10:20 Friday morning (6/19)…
Iowa’s governor ends COVID-19 briefings
Jun 19, 2020
BY O. KAY HENDERSON RADIO IOWA - The news conference Governor Kim Reynolds held Thursday is the last to be televised statewide as part of state government’s response to the pandemic. “A heartfelt thanks to all…
Agee, VanDerwal Among Winners As Southern Iowa Speedway Welcomes Fans
Jun 18, 2020
By: Jerry Mackey Oskaloosa, Iowa: The Southern Iowa Speedway hosted Kids Night by Bill & Rays Truck Repair on Wednesday night with a nice crowd in attendance on the first night of racing with fans…
Airport Agency buys more land for proposed airport
Jun 17, 2020
The South Central Regional Airport Agency has been buying more land for a proposed airport just outside Oskaloosa. The Agency has spent $1.7 million to buy about 117 and a half acres from several landowners. …
Bear caught on video in eastern Iowa field
Jun 16, 2020
BY MATT KELLEY RADIO IOWA - A large black bear has been spotted lumbering through fields in eastern Iowa. Multiple still and video posts on Facebook show the big adult bear ambling through a green cover…
Jason Carter suing State of Iowa and others
Jun 15, 2020
A Knoxville man acquitted of killing his mother is suing the state, its public safety department and a criminal investigator. 47-year-old Jason Carter claims in a petition filed Thursday (6/11) in Marion County that a…
Mahaska County to consider senior housing
Jun 15, 2020
At Monday’s (6/15) Mahaska County Board meeting, the Board voted to contribute $5000 toward a study on senior housing in the county. Wyndell Campbell, who worked on a preliminary study for the County, says while…