LOCAL NEWS

OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska Hospice Auxiliary Board is excited to invite the community to the 9th Annual Share the Love Event! This year’s event will take place Saturday, February 7th, 2025, at Serenity House in…

ALBIA – Authorities have opened a death investigation in Monroe County after a man was found unconscious and later pronounced deceased. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, on Monday afternoon, at around 1:15pm, they…

PELLA -- Central College Class of 2026 will get a heartfelt message during Commencement with Mike Main, M.D., cardiologist, Central trustee and 1987 graduate. Central's Commencement program will be 10 a.m. Saturday, May 16, 2026,…

NEWTON – A Newton man was arrested on child exploitation charges after authorities conducted an online sting operation. According to the Newton Police Department, 40-year-old Troy Anthony Edwards communicated online with Newton Police officers who…

FAIRFIELD – A 2-vehicle accident west of Fairfield on Saturday night resulted in the death of a teenager and two other people sustaining injuries. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the crash occurred at around…

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…

OSKALOOSA – A multi-vehicle accident occurred east of Oskaloosa yesterday that led to the temporary closure of IA-92 and several people being taken to the hospital. According to traffic records, the accident occurred near the…

By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa city council held a regular meeting last night and approved a 28E agreement with Mahaska County to participate in an application for a 2026 BUILD (Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage…

By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa city council is set to host their next regular meeting tonight. On the agenda is a resolution affirming an agreement with Mahaska County for participation in an application for a…

OTTUMWA – An Ottumwa man is in custody after authorities say he damaged another person’s property and resisted arrest when apprehended. According to court records, the Ottumwa Police Department received a report of criminal mischief…