LOCAL NEWS

Supervisors Meeting 6/20/16

In an afternoon meeting on Monday, Supervisors took action on a number of pressing items pertaining to Mahaska County. Supervisors accepted a recommendation from the County Insurance Committee to continue with a wellness program for…
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Moravia Water Advisory Issued

MORAVIA – The Appanoose County city of Moravia is advising residents to boil their drinking water following repairs to a water main Wednesday morning. The entire town will be without water as the city replaces…
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Operation Backpack Readied

OSKALOOSA — It’s that time of year again! United Way of Mahaska County is partnering with SIEDA, the Salvation Army, local businesses, and the Oskaloosa Community School District to launch another year of Operation Backpack.…
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Oskaloosa Police Dispatched To Stabbing

On Saturday, June 18th, at approximately 12:31 a.m., Oskaloosa Police were dispatched to Mahaska Health Partnership in reference to a male patient with a stab wound to the shoulder. Upon Officers arrival, the patient was…
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Highly Erodible Land Initiative Acres Available

OSKALOOSA — In an effort to promote land conservation and be of assistance to farmers, Highly Erodible Land Initiative (HELI) acres are available for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). The United States Department of Agriculture…
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Water Main Break On Ottumwa's West Side

Ottumwa, Iowa –  Ottumwa Water and Hydro is working to repair a water main break in the 1600 block of W. Second Street, near the Recovery Room.  Water customers on the west side of Ottumwa…
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New Brewery Set To Open In Coming Weeks In Oskaloosa

One of the more intriguing industries on the rise will be firmly represented in the coming weeks in Oskaloosa. The industry is craft beer, and the man with the plan is Chuck Crabtree. Crabtree is…
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High School Equivalency DipIoma Classes Starting In July

Ottumwa, IA, June 16, 2016– Earn your high school equivalency diploma in as little as two months! A new session of High School Equivalency Diploma courses begins in February. Attend an orientation meeting about earning…
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OPD: Protect Yourself

OSKALOOSA — Burglars are always on the prowl for the home that is the easiest prey. Most burglars simply want to get in, take their loot and get out. Most have absolutely no interest in…
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Army Ammunition Plant Site Certified Ready For Development

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Gov. Terry Branstad says the state has certified a portion of Iowa Army Ammunition Plant near Burlington as a project-ready industrial development site. A 153-acre plot of land within the…
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