LOCAL NEWS

OSKALOOSA -- The Diplomats of the Mahaska Chamber & Development Group would like to invite Chamber members and friends of the Southern Iowa Fair to the next Mahaska Mixer for pancakes, sausage and drink served…

By Sam Parsons The South Central Regional Airport Agency (SCRAA) has officially paused their pursuit of a regional airport between the cities of Oskaloosa and Pella. On Wednesday, the SCRAA hosted their first meeting in…

OTTUMWA -- Authorities say an 8-year-old child died in Ottumwa yesterday after an accident involving a truck. The Ottumwa Police Department reports that on July 2, 2024, at approximately 12:25 p.m., emergency personnel responded to…

BARNES CITY -- A Barnes City man was arrested by authorities this weekend after the execution of a search warrant. On Tuesday, July 25, the Mahaska County Sheriff's Office was contacted by the US Department…

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – This summer, the Mahaska County YMCA is bursting with activities for all ages, offering everything from summer camps to swim lessons, coed softball, and fitness challenges. "Since we moved, we've increased our…

OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska County Conservation is starting a new program called B.A.R.K. Rangers, a program to encourage people to take their dogs on hikes in county parks. The program is related to the National Park…

DES MOINES -- Iowa joins a list of several other states with individuals who have become sick, some in critical condition, after consuming Diamond Shruumz-brand products purchased through a retail store in eastern Iowa. Earlier…

DES MOINES -- The state legislature’s decision to reinstate a deadline for open enrollment in Iowa schools will take effect next week. The open enrollment deadline will be March 1st of each year, starting next…

OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Mahaska County Community Foundation (MCCF) announces it is awarding more than $120,000 in grants to local nonprofit organizations for 2024. The grants, available to 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Mahaska County, aim to…

DES MOINES -- Hunters will notice a few regulation changes for the upcoming 2024-2025 hunting seasons. These changes could impact deer hunters, waterfowl hunters and furharvesters. Deer Due to a recent statewide effort to combine, clarify,…