LOCAL NEWS

DES MOINES - Sanjeev Kumar, age 41, of Owensboro, Kentucky was sentenced in Jasper County on February 2, 2026, for his role in a large-scale fraud operation targeting an Iowa senior citizen.  Kumar pled guilty…

WAPELLO COUNTY – A missing 13-year-old child was found in Wapello County this week. According to the Wapello County Sheriff’s Office, the child was reported missing on February 3 at approximately 8:08pm. It was determined…

PELLA – Authorities in Pella are investigating a burglary that occurred within the city in January. The burglary took place on January 24, and as a result of ongoing investigations, officers have identified potential suspects…

OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska Health’s physician and nursing care teams have been awarded more than $3.3 million through the Iowa Rural Health Transformation Program to support advanced imaging technology and provider recruitment serving rural communities across…

By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa City Council held a regular meeting last night and approved a new city council pledge. City staff said that the pledge was crafted using feedback from the city council’s brainstorming…

FREMONT – A Rose Hill man is dead after a shooting that took place outside of the Casey’s General Store in Fremont. According to the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office, the shooting was reported yesterday evening…

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…