LOCAL NEWS

The man accused of killing a 9-year-old boy in a hit-and-run incident has a long history in area courtrooms, including several driving citations.  Court records show Terry Petary, 41, Drakesville, was convicted of driving while…

An early morning fire on Friday claimed the life of 61 year old Karen Bunting of New Sharon.  According to New Sharon Fire Chief Josh Crouse, the fire department was dispatched to a house on…

Construction on T-65 or Oxford Ave from the Lacey Hwy. G-29 east of Lacey southwesterly to the Mahaska County Rural Water Plant, is scheduled to begin the last week of June, weather depending.  If Construction…

Monday was declared "Kevin Mitrisin Day" at the Oskaloosa Hy-Vee.  For 28 years, Kevin worked at the Osky Hy-Vee without missing a single day of work.  He will be remembered fondly, having sent each customer…

The second installment of  the Oskaloosa Chamber and Development Group's "Friday After Five" brought a crowd to the city square in Oskaloosa this past Friday night.  Iowa favorites, the Nadas, played to young and old…

In an Order entered by the Mahaska County District Court on June 13, the Court granted Summary Judgement against Mahaska County and ruled that the Plaintiffs, The City of Pella and the City of Oskaloosa,…

The votes were canvased on Monday afternoon for the primary election in the Mahaska County Supervisor's race. Here are the results: Republican Primary Steve Wanders 1170 Steve Parker 1113 Paul De Geest 1112 Henry Van…

Unofficial Results: 11 of 11 precincts reporting   Republican Party   U.S. Rep. Dist. 2 Votes Christopher Peters  1444 Governor Kim Reynolds  1992 Secretary of State Paul D. Pate  1786 Auditor of State Mary Mosiman…

Art on the Square is one of Iowa's longest running and most successful art shows. Oskaloosa's historic downtown provides the atmosphere for as many as 70 exhibitors and thousands of spectators.   In celebration of 50…

The unofficial kickoff of summer for Oskaloosa was held Friday, as a large crowd gathered for Friday After Five on the Oskaloosa Square. Numerous food and beverage vendors turned out for the event, and a…