Central Family Exceeds Giving Tuesday Goal Again
Dec 11, 2025
PELLA -- The Central College community showed remarkable generosity on Giving Tuesday, surpassing its fundraising goal and raising $101,085. These gifts directly support the Journey Scholarship Fund and student programs, doing a world of good…
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Montezuma Man Arrested for Sexual Abuse of Montezuma Student
Dec 10, 2025
MONTEZUMA – A Montezuma man is facing multiple charges of sexual abuse after a Montezuma student reported the abuse in November. According to the Poweshiek County Sheriff’s Office, the alleged abuse was reported on Monday,…
Mahaska Health Welcomes Family Nurse Practitioner, Hanna Shively to the ENT Team
Dec 09, 2025
OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska Health announced that they are welcoming Hanna Shively, ARNP, to the Walk-In Clinic and Otolaryngology, or, Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) care teams. Shively is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with specialized…
Oskaloosa High School's Coed Dance Team Among Area Teams to Win Titles at ISDTA Championships
Dec 08, 2025
By Sam Parsons Oskaloosa High School’s Dance Teams were competing in the Iowa State Dance Championships at Casey’s Center on Friday. For the second consecutive year, the coed dance team came away with a championship…
Oskaloosa's 38th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade is set for Tomorrow Night
Dec 05, 2025
OSKALOOSA -- Oskaloosa’s 38th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade is set to bring thousands downtown on December 6 for a full day of holiday celebrations. The festivities are a blend of long-standing traditions with new experiences that highlight…
Iowa Finance Authority Awards more than $12 Million to Local Housing Trust Funds to Support Housing Initiatives
Dec 04, 2025
DES MOINES – Today, the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) Board of Directors announced $12.2 million in grants to 26 Local Housing Trust Funds to strengthen local housing initiatives. The awards were made through the Local…
House Fire in Bussey Results in Multiple Injuries, Severe Damage
Dec 03, 2025
BUSSEY – A house fire in Bussey over the weekend sent multiple people to the hospital and resulted in severe damage to the home. According to Bussey Fire and Rescue, the fire was reported on…
Young Ambassador Winners Announced in Oskaloosa
Dec 02, 2025
OSKALOOSA -- The Oskaloosa Main Street Young Ambassador Contest winners were announced during a fun and festive ceremony at Penn Central Mall on Monday evening. Sixteen young contestants, along with their families and friends, gathered to celebrate…
School Closings and Delays, 12/1/25
Dec 01, 2025
The following school districts have announced closures, delays and/or bus route changes for today, Monday 12/1/25: Closed Chariton Grinnell College Newton 2 Hour Delay Colfax-Mingo Lynnville-Sully Sully Christian Buses on Hard Surfaces Only Albia (Morning…
Winter Storm Warning to go into Effect This Evening
Nov 28, 2025
By Sam Parsons A Winter Storm Warning will be in effect for our area this weekend. The National Weather Service in Des Moines issued the warning for much of central Iowa. It will be in…