LOCAL NEWS

PELLA -- Pella Regional Health Center (PRHC) and Knoxville Hospital & Clinics (KHC) recognized the Vermeer Charitable Foundation for their generous contribution of $1 million to the Bridging the Gap Campaign. Gifts to the Bridging…

OSKALOOSA -- Iowa Learning Farms will host a relay intercropping field day near Oskaloosa on Tuesday, Jul. 28 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Lucas DeBruin’s farm. The no-cost event is open to farmers and…

NEWTON – A Grinnell man received a prison sentence this week for his involvement in a construction site theft near Kellogg in November. According to court documents, 58-year-old Charles Loudermilk was sentenced on Monday to…

ALBIA – Authorities in Albia are seeking public assistance regarding a vandalism incident at Urban Grace. The Albia Police Department says that an artist was hired to create “patriotic window artwork” featuring U.S. Presidents on…

By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa City Council is set to host their next regular meeting tonight. The council will have a discussion on potentially dissolving the South Central Regional Airport Agency, according to conditions established…

OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska Chamber & Development Group announced the Week of Wonder, a new community event designed to encourage residents and visitors to explore fun activities throughout Oskaloosa. Taking place July 20–24, 2026, Week of…

OTTUMWA – An Ottumwa man was arrested this week after police say he crashed into a parked vehicle on a public roadway while intoxicated. According to court records, officers with the Ottumwa Police Department were…

JASPER COUNTY – A Marshalltown man was injured in a car versus train accident in Jasper County on Monday. According to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, Jasper County Communications received a 911 call regarding the…

NEWTON – A fire that broke out at a Newton apartment building on Sunday is currently under investigation. According to the Newton Fire Department, crews responded to Somerfield Apartments on Sunday after receiving reports of…

DAVIS COUNTY – The body of a missing Davis County man was found over the weekend. According to the Davis County Sheriff’s Office, a search-and-rescue group conducting a grid search in rural Davis County located…