LOCAL NEWS

OSKALOOSA -- Musco recently opened its newest product testing facility, a 30,000-square-foot building, located at 601 First Avenue West in Oskaloosa. It expands Musco’s ability to design, test, and support innovative lighting solutions for customers…

WAPELLO COUNTY – A Tennessee man is in custody after an investigation into sexual assault involving a minor in Wapello County. According to the Wapello County Sheriff’s Office, the investigation began in October 2025. Investigators…

OTTUMWA – An Ottumwa man faces multiple felony charges after allegedly shooting another man in a trailer park. According to the Ottumwa Police Department, on Wednesday, September 16, at approximately 5:30 PM, law enforcement received…

LIBERTYVILLE – A southeast Iowa man was arrested this week after leading authorities on a high-speed chase in Jefferson County. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says that the incident occurred on Tuesday, September 15, at…

PELLA -- For the third year in row, donors have broken a fundraising record during the 48-Hour Challenge, bringing in $192,336 for the Journey Scholarship Fund. A total of 277 gifts from alumni, parents, friends…

PELLA – The nomination process for the city of Pella’s 2027 Tulip Time Royal Court is officially underway today. The Tulip Time Steering Committee is now accepting nomination ballots for the 2027 Tulip Queen and…

OSKALOOSA – This week is homecoming week for Oskaloosa High School. The school announced its homecoming court for 2026: Homecoming King candidates include Tyler Edgar, Grady Kennedy, Ayden Plumb, Carter Winchel, and Jonah DeVore, while…

LYNNVILLE – A Lynnville woman was arrested this week after allegedly biting a man at her residence during a dispute. According to court records, on the night of Wednesday, September 9, 30-year-old Milena Kalina was…

ALBIA – An Albia man who was accused of placing a hidden camera in a salon and watching people using a tanning bed has pleaded not guilty to criminal charges. The Albia Police Department announced…

OSKALOOSA – Two people received 25-year prison sentences in Mahaska County last week for their alleged involvement in an invoice fraud scheme. According to court documents, 52-year-old Jason Michael Freese of New Sharon was a…