LOCAL NEWS

ELDON – A single-vehicle rollover accident near Eldon yesterday afternoon claimed the life of an individual. The Wapello County Sheriff’s Office says that they received multiple 911 calls reporting the accident at around 4:19pm. The…

OTTUMWA – A Libertyville man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say he fired a gun into a building in Ottumwa during an altercation. According to court records, the incident took place shortly after…

NEWTON – A Newton man is facing several charges after police say he was involved in a domestic assault incident. According to the Newton Police Department, on Sunday, September 28, at around 8:42am, officers spoke…

OSKALOOSA – An Oskaloosa man is behind bars after police say he was seen assaulting a woman in a parking lot. Court records show that on September 20, the Oskaloosa Police Department responded to multiple…

DES MOINES — In a report issued yesterday, the Iowa Attorney General’s Office has concluded that the August 21, 2025, fatal shooting of Steven Funk by a Knoxville Police Department sergeant was legally justified. The…

OSKALOOSA -- Oskaloosa High School is celebrating their homecoming week next week. This year's theme is "A Blast from the Past." Here’s the lineup for Sept. 29 – Oct. 3: Monday, Sept. 29 – Mini…

By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa Community School District is now being sued as a result of their firing of OHS art teacher Matt Kargol this week. The district says they were made aware of the…

By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa Community School Board fired OHS art teacher Matt Kargol in a special meeting last night. The firing comes after a controversial social media post made by Kargol last week in…

OSKALOOSA -- Oskaloosa Main Street announced the plans underway for the Main Street Young Ambassador Contest. One young man and one young lady will once again be chosen as Oskaloosa’s Young Ambassadors. If you have…

By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa City Council held a regular meeting last night and approved a resolution amending their Complete Streets Policy. The amendment changes the name of the policy to the Complete Streets and…