LOCAL NEWS

MONROE COUNTY – Authorities in Monroe County are investigating a stabbing that occurred this week. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says that on Tuesday evening, at around 7:20pm, they received a report of a stabbing…

VEDIC CITY – Authorities are still searching for a 75-year-old woman who has been missing for nearly a week. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says that Mary Anne Falk was last seen on Friday, March…

OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska Health is pleased to welcome Joseph Rowane, DO as its new fellowship-trained, board-certified Sleep Medicine specialist joining the team as Sleep Medicine Director. Dr. Rowane earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree…

OTTUMWA – An Ottumwa man faces a charge of attempted murder following a shooting in the early morning hours on Friday. The Ottumwa Police Department reports that the shooting took place on Friday, March 6,…

FAIRFIELD – A Fairfield tattoo artist is behind bars after allegedly sexually assaulting a patron. The Fairfield Police Department says that on February 11, officers took a report from a female victim who stated she…

By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa City Council held a regular meeting last night and received an update from the Mahaska Community Recreation Foundation on hosting a Junior League Softball Central Region Tournament at the Lacey…

OSKALOOSA -- Oskaloosa Main Street proudly announces the 57th annual Art on the Square event. Known as one of Iowa’s longest-running art festivals, this event has become a longstanding tradition and a staple for Oskaloosa,…

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…

By Sam Parsons Representatives from the World Food Prize are set to visit the Oskaloosa area tomorrow as they tour the state promoting the 40th anniversary of the World Food Prize. CEO of the World…

OTTUMWA -- Ottumwa Schools is inviting students, staff, families, and the community to come together for Dusty’s Big Dog Challenge, a districtwide initiative supporting the Heartland Humane Society through donations, fundraising, and service-learning. The challenge…