LOCAL NEWS

OSKALOOSA — It was a training for something nobody hopes will ever happen. The middle school was unusually busy for 10 a.m. on a summer Thursday morning. An Incident Command Post was set up a…

OSKALOOSA – Excitement has filled the air since William Penn University’s Athletic Band program announced that a competitive marching and music event will return to Oskaloosa at a much higher level than ever before. “Drum…

There have been concerns that UI Healthcare Sigourney is closing, although that isn’t exactly the case. According to Tom Moore, UI Healthcare Media Relations Director, the Sigourney location is still going to be in place,…

OSKALOOSA — The Oskaloosa Community School District Board of Directors met Tuesday evening. Following the typical business of running a meeting, reports were heard from board members. A primary topic of discussion was focused on student…

OSKALOOSA – “Discover Your Summer,” the Mahaska County YMCA’s Summer Camp series, is going strong with increased attendance this year over last and plenty of exciting activities still to come. Kim Stutting, the Y’s new…

KNOXVILLE, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say two people have died in separate incidents at Lake Red Rock in Marion County. A 6-year-old boy went missing around 5 p.m. Sunday at the lake's North Overlook Beach.…

OSKALOOSA — During the City Council meeting on July 5, Mayor David Krutzfeldt gave a report from the Recreation and Early Childhood Education facility committee. “You may remember that we had the votes that have…

The Alley, a newly created gathering space project downtown, will host its ribbon cutting ceremony and Grand Opening on Saturday, July 16th. The Ribbon Cutting, set for 10:30 AM, will be the official opening and…

Oskaloosa Fire Chief Mark Neff spoke with the media following another house fire in Oskaloosa this week. With several house fires in recent months, some citizens in and around Oskaloosa are fearful that there may…

The Ottumwa Police Department alerted the public about a resident they considered to be armed and dangerous last week. That subject was taken into custody yesterday in Kirksville, Missouri. It was reported to the Ottumwa…