Two Ottumwa Men Charged with Felony Burglary
Jul 11, 2025
OTTUMWA – Two Ottumwa men are facing burglary charges after police say they broke into an abandoned home on Wednesday morning. According to court records, 66-year-old Judson Letts and 67-year-old William Martin were captured on…
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Oskaloosa's 38th Sweet Corn Serenade is Two Weeks from Today
Jul 10, 2025
OSKALOOSA -- One of Mahaska County’s most cherished summertime traditions returns on Thursday, July 24, as Sweet Corn Serenade celebrates its 38th year in downtown Oskaloosa. Hosted by Oskaloosa Main Street, this family-friendly event offers…
Driver in 2023 Keokuk County Hayride Accident Pleads Guilty to Felonies
Jul 09, 2025
KEOKUK COUNTY – The driver in a hay ride accident that took place in Keokuk County in October of 2023 has pleaded guilty to multiple charges. Yesterday in court, Daniel Brubaker pleaded guilty to 3…
Oskaloosa City Council Rejects 8th Avenue West Reconstruction Plans
Jul 08, 2025
By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa City Council held a regular meeting last night and rejected plans to reconstruct 8th Avenue West. The dead-end residential street was slated to have its pavement replaced, and a sidewalk…
Southern Iowa Fair Begins in One Week
Jul 07, 2025
By Sam Parsons The Southern Iowa Fair is set to begin one week from today in Oskaloosa. The Southern Iowa Fairgrounds will officially open for visitors at 4pm on Monday, July 14. Many of the…
Musco Unveils New Oskaloosa Facility Expansion
Jul 03, 2025
OSKALOOSA -- Musco today held an open house and ribbon cutting with its team and key construction partners to preview the 74,000 square-foot office renovation and expansion at the Oskaloosa Downtown Campus. It’s expected to…
Pella CSD One of Eight Iowa School Districts to Receive Therapeutic Classroom Grant
Jul 03, 2025
DES MOINES — The Iowa Department of Education awarded over $2 million in competitive grants to eight school districts to establish therapeutic classrooms for learners whose emotional or behavioral needs impact their ability to be…
Legacy Fields in Ottumwa Now Open for Reservations
Jul 02, 2025
OTTUMWA -- The City of Ottumwa Parks and Recreation Department is now taking reservations for the Legacy Fields Soccer Complex. Legacy Fields is currently scheduled to open for play in September. Reservations must be done…
One Week Remains Until Vendor Application Deadline for Sweet Corn Serenade
Jul 01, 2025
OSKALOOSA – The final application deadline for vendors at Oskaloosa Main Street’s 2025 Sweet Corn Serenade is now one week away. Oskaloosa Main Street advised potential vendors that they will be accepting applications through July…
Newton Men Charged with Felonies for Theft, Damaging Property
Jun 30, 2025
NEWTON – Two Newton men are facing felony charges for an incident at the Newton Walgreens store in which they were accused of theft and damaging store property. According to the Newton Police Department, on…