LOCAL NEWS

OTTUMWA – An Ottumwa man faces multiple charges after allegedly striking a student in the Ottumwa Community School District with his vehicle on Thursday and leaving the scene. The Ottumwa Police Department reported that the…

PELLA -- Pella High School was briefly secured by law enforcement personnel this morning following an anonymous report of a threat. According to the Pella Police Department, at approximately 10:55 AM, Pella High School received…

OTTUMWA – A student in the Ottumwa Community School District was struck by a vehicle near a bus stop yesterday, but is expected to make a full recovery. The district shared on social media that…

DES MOINES, DAVENPORT, COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa – A Colfax woman was sentenced on August 25, 2026, to 18 months in federal prison for stealing over $426,000 from Children and Families of Iowa over nearly a…

FAIRFIELD – A Fairfield man is in custody after an investigation into a burglary that occurred at a business earlier this month.  The Fairfield Police Department says that the burglary was reported by a business…

OSKALOOSA – The Oskaloosa Police Department says they are investigating several recent incidents of graffiti being spray-painted on downtown buildings. The Police Department is asking downtown businesses, residents, and anyone with security or doorbell cameras…

OSKALOOSA -- With the 25th anniversary of 9/11 approaching, the Oskaloosa Fire Department would like to invite community members to the Oskaloosa town square on September 11, 2026, for a short commemoration ceremony. Beginning at…

OTTUMWA – An Ottumwa woman faces multiple misdemeanor charges after she was found intoxicated and sleeping in a public place, while her children were left unsupervised. According to court documents, on Sunday, August 23, at…

KNOXVILLE – A skydiver is in critical condition after crashing into a field in rural Knoxville on Saturday. The Knoxville Fire Department reported that they, along with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and the Knoxville…

MARION COUNTY – An Ames man was arrested this week after allegedly driving drunk on Highway 92 in Marion County, and later being found in possession of drugs. According to court documents, on Tuesday, August…