LOCAL NEWS

By Sam Parsons The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors held a meeting yesterday morning. After the board conducted their regular business, board member Steve Wanders addressed the public on an incident two weeks ago in…

WEST GROVE – A 2-vehicle crash in rural Davis County last night left one person dead and two people injured. According to traffic records, the accident occurred at around 9:27pm last night near the 17000…

OSKALOOSA – An Oskaloosa woman was arrested this week for allegedly stealing items from the Oskaloosa Walmart by swapping price stickers. Court documents state that on February 27th, a theft was reported at the Oskaloosa…

MONROE COUNTY – Authorities in Monroe County are investigating a stabbing that occurred this week. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says that on Tuesday evening, at around 7:20pm, they received a report of a stabbing…

VEDIC CITY – Authorities are still searching for a 75-year-old woman who has been missing for nearly a week. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says that Mary Anne Falk was last seen on Friday, March…

OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska Health is pleased to welcome Joseph Rowane, DO as its new fellowship-trained, board-certified Sleep Medicine specialist joining the team as Sleep Medicine Director. Dr. Rowane earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree…

OTTUMWA – An Ottumwa man faces a charge of attempted murder following a shooting in the early morning hours on Friday. The Ottumwa Police Department reports that the shooting took place on Friday, March 6,…

FAIRFIELD – A Fairfield tattoo artist is behind bars after allegedly sexually assaulting a patron. The Fairfield Police Department says that on February 11, officers took a report from a female victim who stated she…

By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa City Council held a regular meeting last night and received an update from the Mahaska Community Recreation Foundation on hosting a Junior League Softball Central Region Tournament at the Lacey…

OSKALOOSA -- Oskaloosa Main Street proudly announces the 57th annual Art on the Square event. Known as one of Iowa’s longest-running art festivals, this event has become a longstanding tradition and a staple for Oskaloosa,…