LOCAL NEWS

OTTUMWA -- At 11:05 p.m. on February 22, 2026, the Ottumwa Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 700 block of North Foster Avenue. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered a one-story duplex with…

PELLA -- Vermeer Corporation has announced its acquisition of 186 acres of land and the intent to build an all-new 300,000 square foot facility in the Des Moines metro, located in Bondurant, that will be…

OSKALOOSA -- In recognition of American Heart Month, Mahaska Health invites the community to attend a free health event on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Mahaska Health through entrance…

OSKALOOSA -- For the first time ever, Oskaloosa, Iowa, will host the Junior League Softball Central Region Tournament from July 23 – 29, 2026. This will be the qualifying tournament for the 2026 Junior League…

MAHASKA COUNTY – A man died in rural Mahaska County yesterday after being trapped in a grain bin in a farming accident. The Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office says that emergency crews were dispatched to a…

OTTUMWA – An Ottumwa man faces multiple felony charges for allegedly possessing illegal drugs and a Molotov cocktail, as well as firing a bow and arrow at a residence. According to court records, the Ottumwa…

WASHINGTON COUNTY – An explosion and resulting pipeline fire in rural Washington County occurred on Saturday, and officials say that no one was injured and no threat to the public persists. According to Washington County…

BLAKESBURG – A Blakesburg man was arrested after a disturbance near railroad tracks yesterday. According to the Wapello County Sheriff’s Office, law enforcement received a report of a man lying on railroad tracks near 230th…

OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska County Conservation Board (MCCB) recently hosted its Annual Volunteer and Partnership Dinner, an evening dedicated to celebrating the individuals and organizations whose leadership, vision, and dedication strengthen conservation efforts throughout Mahaska…

BLOOMFIELD - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings where local staff provide updates on recently completed hunting seasons, discuss possible changes to hunting rules and regulations, and…