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GRINNELL -- Poweshiek County Public Health is proud to announce its participation in a statewide initiative aimed at reducing cancer-related disparities and improving cancer outcomes for rural Iowans. The initiative is funded through the State…

OSKALOOSA — Residents from Davis, Jefferson, Keokuk, Mahaska, Van Buren, and Wapello counties are invited to attend the annual Regional Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) Assembly on Thursday, June 11, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to…

FAIRFIELD – An Ottumwa man was arrested in Fairfield in connection to multiple stolen vehicles in different counties. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, on Wednesday, June 3, at around 2:24pm, the Jefferson County…

VICTOR – Authorities have identified two of the individuals involved in a train vs. semi truck collision in Poweshiek County on Wednesday that caused the train to derail. The crash occurred at approximately 12:35pm on…

VICTOR – A train crashed into a semi truck in Poweshiek County yesterday and was derailed, leaving one person dead and another seriously injured. According to the Poweshiek County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred at…

By Sam Parsons Federal US Senator (Republican) - Ashley Hinson (1,751) def. Jim Carlin (940) US Representative District 1 (Republican) - Mariannette Miller-Meeks (1,858) def. David Pautsch (926) US Senator (Democratic) - Josh Turek (322)…

OSKALOOSA -- Primary Election Day is upon us. Voters registered to a political party can vote for candidates for various county and state-level offices to be on the ballot for the 2026 general election in…

DES MOINES -- Iowa residents can try fishing without buying a license on June 5, 6 and 7 as part of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) free fishing weekend. All other regulations remain…

OSKALOOSA -- The Uplifting Puppet Festival returns June 1–13, 2026, with this year’s theme: “Out of This World.” Organized by Brant Bollman and featuring the return of Minneapolis-based artist Piper Smith, this year’s festival expands…

PELLA -- Central College announces the new recipients of its prestigious full-tuition scholarships for the Class of 2030, representing both the outstanding achievements of these students and the generosity of the donors who make the…