Man Dies in Grain Bin Accident in Rural Mahaska County
Feb 18, 2026
MAHASKA COUNTY – A man died in rural Mahaska County yesterday after being trapped in a grain bin in a farming accident. The Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office says that emergency crews were dispatched to a…
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Ottumwa Man Arrested for Possessing Drugs, Illegal Explosives
Feb 17, 2026
OTTUMWA – An Ottumwa man faces multiple felony charges for allegedly possessing illegal drugs and a Molotov cocktail, as well as firing a bow and arrow at a residence. According to court records, the Ottumwa…
Explosion, Pipeline Fire in Washington County Results in No Injuries
Feb 16, 2026
WASHINGTON COUNTY – An explosion and resulting pipeline fire in rural Washington County occurred on Saturday, and officials say that no one was injured and no threat to the public persists. According to Washington County…
Blakesburg Man Arrested for Disturbance Near Railroad Tracks
Feb 13, 2026
BLAKESBURG – A Blakesburg man was arrested after a disturbance near railroad tracks yesterday. According to the Wapello County Sheriff’s Office, law enforcement received a report of a man lying on railroad tracks near 230th…
Mahaska County Conservation Board Honors Outstanding Community Leaders at Annual Volunteer and Partnership Dinner
Feb 12, 2026
OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska County Conservation Board (MCCB) recently hosted its Annual Volunteer and Partnership Dinner, an evening dedicated to celebrating the individuals and organizations whose leadership, vision, and dedication strengthen conservation efforts throughout Mahaska…
DNR to recap hunting seasons, discuss possible rule changes at March 3 public meeting
Feb 11, 2026
BLOOMFIELD - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings where local staff provide updates on recently completed hunting seasons, discuss possible changes to hunting rules and regulations, and…
Construction Worker Airlifted Following Highway 34 Accident
Feb 10, 2026
WAPELLO COUNTY – An accident on Highway 34 in Wapello County that sent a construction worker to the hospital is now under investigation. According to the Wapello County Sheriff’s Office, the accident took place yesterday…
Newton Woman Arrested for Assault, Death Threats
Feb 10, 2026
NEWTON – A Newton woman was arrested for an incident in which she allegedly made death threats toward a man and assaulted him with a stun gun. The Newton Police Department reports that on February…
Scammers Plead Guilty to Charges Related to Senior Financial Exploitation in Jasper County
Feb 06, 2026
DES MOINES - Sanjeev Kumar, age 41, of Owensboro, Kentucky was sentenced in Jasper County on February 2, 2026, for his role in a large-scale fraud operation targeting an Iowa senior citizen. Kumar pled guilty…
Missing Child Found in Wapello County
Feb 05, 2026
WAPELLO COUNTY – A missing 13-year-old child was found in Wapello County this week. According to the Wapello County Sheriff’s Office, the child was reported missing on February 3 at approximately 8:08pm. It was determined…