LOCAL NEWS

OSKALOOSA – The city of Oskaloosa’s special election for its vacant at-large city council seat is happening one week from tomorrow. Former councilmember Charlie Comfort held the seat until he announced his resignation in May.…

By Sam Parsons Oskaloosa Main Street Hosted their 38th Annual Sweet Corn Serenade yesterday. Plans were changed early, as rain had been forecasted for the afternoon, resulting in many of the festivities being held indoors…

**UPDATE**: Due to forecasted rain, entertainment and activities have been moved inside to Penn Central Mall. Hamburgers and Sweet Corn will be served at Penn Central Mall starting at 4pm. Vendors will set up inside…

OSKALOOSA -- The City of Oskaloosa is preparing for the upcoming 2025/2026 Urban Deer Hunting season, to be held within the Oskaloosa city limits. The 2025/2026 hunting season will run from September 20th, 2025, through…

WAPELLO COUNTY – A North Carolina woman was life-flighted to the University of Iowa Hospital following an accident involving a train in rural Wapello County yesterday afternoon. According to traffic records, yesterday afternoon at around…

OTTUMWA – An Ottumwa man is behind bars after authorities say he was involved in a physical altercation with two minors last week. Court records show that on Thursday night, shortly before midnight, 45-year-old Patrick…

OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska Chamber & Development Group Diplomats invite Chamber members and friends of the Southern Iowa Fair to the next Mahaska Mixer for pancakes, sausage and drink served by Chris Cakes. Also known…

OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska Health is excited to host the annual 5K/2K Run in the Sun supporting Hospice Serenity House and caregivers in their mission to provide personalized, compassionate care to patients and their families. The…

OTTUMWA -- An Ottumwa man is facing a felony charge and multiple misdemeanor charges after a traffic stop in the early morning hours on Sunday. Court records show that on Sunday morning, at around 1:56am,…

By Sam Parsons A massive fire broke out in the city of Albia’s downtown square yesterday morning. Officials say the fire started at around 8:30am at the R.O. Cramer Building on the south side of…