LOCAL NEWS

Local soybean farmers are cautiously optimistic

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…
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Oskaloosa Police Officer of the Year named at City Council meeting last night

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…
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Mahaska County Board meeting held today

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…
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Blakesburg man charged with vehicular homicide

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…
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Main Street Young Ambassador contest winners announced

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…
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Snow emergencies in effect for most of Southern Iowa

The snow has finally stopped.  A blizzard hit southeast Iowa Sunday (11/25) with the Oskaloosa area heaviest hit.  The National Weather Service says 17 inches of snow fell in Oskaloosa, with 16 in University Park,…
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Winter storm watch Saturday night through Sunday evening

If you’re planning to travel on Sunday (11/25), listen up.  A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for southeast Iowa starting late Saturday night through Sunday evening.  The National Weather Service says 3 to 8…
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Oskaloosa Police Association holding its annual Christmas Giving Tree program

While you’re making out your Christmas gift list, you might want to add one for a child you don’t know. Once again, the Oskaloosa Police Association is holding its annual Christmas Giving Tree program.  Oskaloosa…
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Oskaloosa city council passes ordinance to prohibit parking on part of D street

You won’t be able to park on D Street in Oskaloosa between A Avenue and 6th Avenue.  Monday night (11/19), the Oskaloosa City Council passed on second reading an ordinance that prohibits on-street parking on D…
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Triple-A Iowa forecasts a boost in holiday travel this weekend

If you're taking a trip for Thanksgiving this week, you're not alone.  Nick Jarmusz with Triple-A Iowa says they're forecasting a near five percent boost in travel for the long holiday weekend--what promises to be…
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