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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Measures that would address the growing use of body cameras in Iowa are not expected to impact law enforcement agencies this year, but their introduction this session showcases looming challenges…

There was a three-vehicle collision, including a semi and two passenger vehicles on the corner of North L Street and A Avenue West around 8:30 Friday morning. According to the Oskaloosa Fire Department, there were…

OSKALOOSA — The wonderful feeling of welcoming a new baby can sometimes be overshadowed by a whirlwind of hormones, emotions and lack of sleep. While it’s perfectly normal to have these feelings, sometimes more serious…

Thanks to some generous funding from United Way of Mahaska County, all third-grade students living or attending school in Mahaska County are able to receive free swim lessons! The United Way has partnered with Mahaska…

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) — One of three men initially charged in the death of a Council Bluffs man has pleaded guilty to lesser charges as a part of a plea deal with prosecutors. Twenty-two-year-old…

(Information in the following story is from: The Des Moines Register, http://www.desmoinesregister.com ) KEOKUK, Iowa (AP) — Public records show five allegations of sexual offenses were reported by former students, students or staffers at Midwest…

Some Iowa teacher misconduct not reported to national group (Information in the following story is from: The Des Moines Register, http://www.desmoinesregister.com) DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — At least 103 cases of teacher misconduct in Iowa…

The third session of Eggs and Issues was held at Smokey Row Coffee Shop in Oskaloosa Saturday morning at 8:30. Legislators Ken Rozenboom from the Iowa Senate, and Guy Vander Linden and Larry Sheets from…

Oskaloosa City Council will meet for a study session on Tuesday, February 16th in City Council Chambers of City Hall at 5:0 pm. Items on the agenda include: 1. Discussion of award of a contract…

The Ottumwa Police Department is introducing automated speed enforcement to the streets of Ottumwa.   Ottumwa is using the new technology as a tool to enforce posted speed limits with the goal of reducing the…