LOCAL NEWS

KELLOGG – The second of two Kellogg residents to be arrested for animal abuse earlier this year was sentenced this week. On July 6, 32-year-old Kerry Quick and 29-year-old Justice Goodwin were both arrested after…

PELLA -- The Central College community showed remarkable generosity on Giving Tuesday, surpassing its fundraising goal and raising $101,085. These gifts directly support the Journey Scholarship Fund and student programs, doing a world of good…

MONTEZUMA – A Montezuma man is facing multiple charges of sexual abuse after a Montezuma student reported the abuse in November. According to the Poweshiek County Sheriff’s Office, the alleged abuse was reported on Monday,…

OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska Health announced that they are welcoming Hanna Shively, ARNP, to the Walk-In Clinic and Otolaryngology, or, Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) care teams. Shively is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with specialized…

By Sam Parsons Oskaloosa High School’s Dance Teams were competing in the Iowa State Dance Championships at Casey’s Center on Friday. For the second consecutive year, the coed dance team came away with a championship…

OSKALOOSA -- Oskaloosa’s 38th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade is set to bring thousands downtown on December 6 for a full day of holiday celebrations. The festivities are a blend of long-standing traditions with new experiences that highlight…

DES MOINES – Today, the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) Board of Directors announced $12.2 million in grants to 26 Local Housing Trust Funds to strengthen local housing initiatives. The awards were made through the Local…

BUSSEY – A house fire in Bussey over the weekend sent multiple people to the hospital and resulted in severe damage to the home. According to Bussey Fire and Rescue, the fire was reported on…

OSKALOOSA -- The Oskaloosa Main Street Young Ambassador Contest winners were announced during a fun and festive ceremony at Penn Central Mall on Monday evening. Sixteen young contestants, along with their families and friends, gathered to celebrate…

The following school districts have announced closures, delays and/or bus route changes for today, Monday 12/1/25: Closed Chariton Grinnell College Newton 2 Hour Delay Colfax-Mingo Lynnville-Sully Sully Christian Buses on Hard Surfaces Only Albia (Morning…