Arrest made in bank robberies that happened this summer
Oct 04, 2018
Two bank robberies; one suspect. Ethan Nelson-David Spray of Ottumwa has been charged with robbing the South Ottumwa Savings Bank in Hedrick on August 6. Spray is also accused of robbing the Pilot Grove Savings…
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Ottumwa student arrested after making threats to shoot another student
Oct 03, 2018
A student from Ottumwa is in custody for making a threat at Evans Middle School. Ottumwa Police say they were contacted Monday night about a face-time conversation on Snapchat where an Evans Middle School student…
Six Oskaloosa emergency response workers receive hero awards
Oct 02, 2018
They saved a life. Two Oskaloosa Police officers, a 911 operator, two paramedics and an emergency room doctor worked together on a 911 call on September 17 that saved an elderly man’s life. Monday night…
Iowa Secretary of State in Knoxville last Friday
Oct 01, 2018
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate was in Knoxville Friday (9/28) for a round table discussion on being “Voter Ready” for the 2018 election. He said Iowa is among the top six US states for…
Historical marker placed in Oskaloosa
Sep 28, 2018
Part of Oskaloosa’s history was remembered Thursday. A historical marker was placed at what’s called Trolley Place—the former McGregor, Malcom and Fitch Buildings on High Avenue West in downtown Oskaloosa. Ann Brouwer, a member of…
Authorities ID 80-year-old who died in north Iowa grain bin
Sep 27, 2018
Authorities have released the name of an 80-year-old man who died in a northern Iowa grain bin accident. The Worth County Sheriff's Office identified him as Norman Backhouse, who lived in rural Manly. First responders…
Two candidates for Iowa House District 70 spoke at forum last night
Sep 25, 2018
Two of the three candidates for Iowa House District 79 spoke at a public forum in Oskaloosa Monday night. Republican Dustin Hite and Libertarian Nicholas Ryan took questions at Penn Central Mall. Hite was asked if he…
Penn Central Mall hosting three candidate forums this week
Sep 24, 2018
Penn Central Mall in Oskaloosa will be the site of three candidate forums this week. Monday night (9/24) at 6:30, the three candidates for Iowa House District 79 will appear: Republican Dustin Hite, Democrat Samantha…
Mahaska County Board Meeting yesterday
Sep 21, 2018
The Mahaska County Board took a look at its employee handbook at a Thursday afternoon work session. County Board Chairman Willy Van Weelden says one item discussed was how to deal with accumulated sick pay.…
Man accused of killing ISU student has an extensive criminal record
Sep 20, 2018
Court documents from 15 court cases involving Collin Richards, the man accused of killing Iowa State University student Celia Barquin Arozamena, dating back to 2014 have been reviewed, many of them connected to violent crimes.…