Oskaloosa Native Returns for Weekend Festivities
Jul 13, 2017
An Oskaloosa native is returning back to the city for festivities this weekend. Steve Bell grew up in Oskaloosa and was an Oskaloosa graduate in 1954. From there he went on to Central College for…
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Mahaska County Sheriff's Office Warns of Black Bear
Jul 12, 2017
Mid-morning on Wednesday, July 12, the Mahaska County Sheriff's Office had received a report of a black bear walking in a soybean field north of Oskaloosa. The partying reporting the sighting spotted the bear at…
Four Dogs Locked in Vehicle
Jul 11, 2017
The Ottumwa Police Department was notified a day after the incident occurred involving four dogs on Saturday, July 8th. In the 100 Block of Church Street in Ottumwa, four dogs had been locked in a vehicle and…
Man Assaults Jasper County Deputies
Jul 11, 2017
A man was arrested in the 5700 block of Highway-117 south of Colfax by Jasper County Sheriffs after assaulting two deputy sheriffs. The incident occurred just before midnight on Saturday, July 8. Chad Allan Emary, age…
Alterations to Downtown Parking Rules in the Works
Jul 10, 2017
On Thursday evening, the Oskaloosa City Council met in a study session prior to the intended agenda meeting to follow. The council discussed many parking rules, ordinances, and fines that are in place now; including…
Unconventional Invocation Evokes Comments at City Council
Jul 07, 2017
There was a large voice from the public, and even a few council members last night at the city council meeting. "Tonight, as many of you have figured out," Scott began. "I will not be…
KBOE Voted Best Radio Station of Southern Iowa
Jun 30, 2017
The Ottumwa Courier held an online vote beginning on Thursday, June 1st until Thursday, Jun 15th to determine The Best of Southern Iowa 2017 in multiple categories. For the category of Best Radio Station of Southern Iowa,…
Sex Abuse Investigation Leads to Multiple Charges Against Suspect
Jun 30, 2017
The Ottumwa Police Department has conducted an investigation involving 5 female victims who reported being sexually assaulted by the same suspect. On Friday, June 23, 2017, officers from the Ottumwa Police Department and the Southeast…
Oskaloosa Fireworks - General Rules and Safety Guidelines
Jun 29, 2017
As the July 4th holiday approaches, the Oskaloosa Fire Department and Oskaloosa Police Department would like to remind the public of some general rules and safety guidelines regarding the use and discharge of Consumer Grade…
Prairie Wind Farm Wrapping Up Installation
Jun 29, 2017
Blattner Energy out of Avon, MN set up camp in farm fields north of Oskaloosa. Just off the west side of Highway-63 headed to New Sharon, travellers can now see 84 wind turbines in total…