Leighton Turns 150
Jul 02, 2015
In 1853, a group of investors got together in Keokuk, Iowa. Their mission: to establish a railroad that headed northwest up to Ft. Dodge, Iowa, via the capital city of Des Moines. Thus was born…
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Tip leads to arrest of Iowa fugitive who fled in 1999
Jul 01, 2015
A tip from the public on the potential whereabouts of a longtime Iowa fugitive has led to his arrest in Mexico. The U.S. Marshals Service says authorities in Mexico arrested Mitchell Meyer on Monday. Authorities…
Area Firework Displays Times and Locations
Jun 30, 2015
Listed Below are the area fireworks displays: OSKALOOSA: Date: July 4, 2015 at 10:00pm Where: Southern Iowa Fairgrounds 615 N I St ALBIA: Date: July 4, 2015 at 9:30pm Where: Albia Reservoir Highway 5 GRINNELL:…
Oskaloosa Police Arrest Man For Involvement In Malcom Lumber Burglary
Jun 29, 2015
On Thursday, June 25, the Oskaloosa Police Department arrested and charged Gregory Wade Bonnett, age 38, of Oskaloosa, with first-degree theft and third-degree burglary. These charges stem from an investigation into his involvement in a…
U.S. Army Corp of Engineers Forecasting Dramatic Rise Of Des Moines River
Jun 25, 2015
The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers are forecasting that the Des Moines River will dramatically rise to a crest of 14.9 feet at 7 PM on Thursday, June 25th before falling. The flow will be…
City Of Ottumwa Will Be Placing Larvicide On Public Property
Jun 24, 2015
The City of Ottumwa Health and Inspections Department will be placing larvicide on public property that contains standing water between June 24 and July 1, as weather permits. The larvicide helps control mosquito populations by…
Oskaloosa School Board Meeting 6-23-15
Jun 23, 2015
Oskaloosa School Board met Monday and voted to change insurance coverage to a new pool. The board accepted Arthur J. Gallagher and the Iowa Public School Insurance Program for property and casualty coverage. The school…
The Mahaska County Community Foundation Announces Grant Awards
Jun 22, 2015
The Mahaska County Community Foundation (MCCF) is pleased to announce its 2015 round of grant awards. The total amount distributed was just over $92,000 and benefitted 21 different projects throughout Mahaska County. Once again, the…
Ottumwa Announces A Series Of Drug Raids
Jun 22, 2015
Authorities have announced a series of drug raids in Ottumwa that took place early Saturday morning. The raids came at about 6 a.m. and involved local, state and federal authorities. The target was what authorities…
MidAmerican Energy Warning About Phone Scam
Jun 19, 2015
MidAmerican Energy Company is warning business owners and the public of a phone scam targeting utility customers in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Several Oskaloosa customers have reported receiving a scam call from someone pretending to be a…