LOCAL NEWS

FAIRFIELD – A Fairfield tattoo artist is behind bars after allegedly sexually assaulting a patron. The Fairfield Police Department says that on February 11, officers took a report from a female victim who stated she…

By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa City Council held a regular meeting last night and received an update from the Mahaska Community Recreation Foundation on hosting a Junior League Softball Central Region Tournament at the Lacey…

OSKALOOSA -- Oskaloosa Main Street proudly announces the 57th annual Art on the Square event. Known as one of Iowa’s longest-running art festivals, this event has become a longstanding tradition and a staple for Oskaloosa,…

OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska Chamber & Development Group is hosting their next Coffee & Conversation event tomorrow. This engaging series of informative sessions provides Mahaska County residents with invaluable insights to state, county and local…

By Sam Parsons Representatives from the World Food Prize are set to visit the Oskaloosa area tomorrow as they tour the state promoting the 40th anniversary of the World Food Prize. CEO of the World…

OTTUMWA -- Ottumwa Schools is inviting students, staff, families, and the community to come together for Dusty’s Big Dog Challenge, a districtwide initiative supporting the Heartland Humane Society through donations, fundraising, and service-learning. The challenge…

OTTUMWA -- At 11:05 p.m. on February 22, 2026, the Ottumwa Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 700 block of North Foster Avenue. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered a one-story duplex with…

PELLA -- Vermeer Corporation has announced its acquisition of 186 acres of land and the intent to build an all-new 300,000 square foot facility in the Des Moines metro, located in Bondurant, that will be…

OSKALOOSA -- In recognition of American Heart Month, Mahaska Health invites the community to attend a free health event on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Mahaska Health through entrance…

OSKALOOSA -- For the first time ever, Oskaloosa, Iowa, will host the Junior League Softball Central Region Tournament from July 23 – 29, 2026. This will be the qualifying tournament for the 2026 Junior League…