Highway 6 in Walcott reopens after person shoots self during traffic stop
Dec 12, 2018
The Scott County Sheriff's Office confirms one person is dead from a self-inflicted gun shot wound after a traffic stop. This happened at approximately 12:21 a.m. near the intersection of 200th Street and 60th Avenue.…
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Oskaloosa school board holding a public hearing tonight
Dec 11, 2018
The Oskaloosa School Board will hold a public hearing tonight (12/11) on its proposed calendar for the 2019-20 school year. The Board will also consider bids for buying a security camera system and school buses. …
Senator Ernst to run for a second term
Dec 10, 2018
Iowa U.S. Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa says she will run for a second term in 2020. Ernst told reporters Friday that she would seek re-election. The Republican also said she will support President Donald…
Merry Tuba Christmas this Sunday at Penn Central Mall
Dec 07, 2018
When you think of a tuba making music, you probably think of "The Price is Right." But if you go to Penn Central Mall in Oskaloosa on Sunday afternoon (12/9), you might get a different…
Trial postponed for Oskaloosa Police officer
Dec 06, 2018
The domestic abuse trial of an Oskaloosa Police officer has been postponed again. You might remember Janay Pritchett was arrested in May for allegedly cutting her girlfriend’s neck with a knife. Court records say it…
Local soybean farmers are cautiously optimistic
Dec 05, 2018
The man who leads the American Soybean Association is cautiously optimistic about word of negotiations ramping up between the US and China. John Heisdorffer of Keota says a resolution to the trade war would brighten…
Oskaloosa Police Officer of the Year named at City Council meeting last night
Dec 04, 2018
The Oskaloosa Police Department named its Officer of the Year at Monday night's (12/3) City Council meeting. Senior Officer Nicholas Landgrebe just celebrated his fourth anniversary as a member of the Department. Oskaloosa Police Chief…
Mahaska County Board meeting held today
Dec 03, 2018
This morning (12/3), the Mahaska County Board approved an agreement with Monroe County to share the services of engineer Jeremiah Selby on a part-time basis. Selby would work for Mahaska County at least one day…
Blakesburg man charged with vehicular homicide
Nov 28, 2018
A Blakesburg man has been charged with homicide after a passenger in his pickup was killed in an August accident. The Iowa State Patrol says 63-year-old Dennis Sandifer was driving on the Wapello-Monroe Road south…
Main Street Young Ambassador contest winners announced
Nov 27, 2018
The buildup to Oskaloosa's Lighted Christmas Parade is underway. Monday night (11/26), the winners of the Main Street Young Ambassador Contest were announced at Penn Central Mall. Deb Bruxvoort, the financial manager of the Oskaloosa…