LOCAL NEWS

OTTUMWA -- On June 4, 2024, at approximately 11:50 p.m., the Iowa Liquor and Tobacco Store located at 1021 E. Main, Ottumwa, was robbed.  The clerk who was working at the store during the robbery…

OSKALOOSA -- On Saturday, June 8, Art on the Square returned for its 55th year. Festivities included over 35 artist booths, an Emerging Artist area for first-time participants, live music from Paul Imholte and his…

By Sam Parsons The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met yesterday morning and approved 28E agreements for Police Protection Services with the cities of Beacon and Keomah Village. The agreements lend the services of the…

KNOXVILLE – A skydiving accident in Knoxville on Friday resulted in a man being airlifted to a Des Moines hospital, and authorities have now released additional information on the incident. According to the Marion County…

OSKALOOSA – Two juveniles have been charged in Oskaloosa after a burglary attempt. On Thursday, officers from the Oskaloosa Police Department were dispatched to A Ave E and 11th St for a burglary at Hometown…

KNOXVILLE – Voting is now open for Marion County Development’s “Best of Red Rock” Contest. The annual contest allows residents of Marion County to vote for their favorite businesses and attractions, and this year’s contest…

EDDYVILLE -- The Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District announced the approval of their Summer Feeding Program application through the state of Iowa. The program allows parents or guardians to register to pick-up seven breakfasts and lunches…

OTTUMWA -- On June 10th, 2024, at approximately 1:46 p.m., Nolan Ryan Rork, age 18, was arrested on outstanding arrest warrants at 712 Overman in Ottumwa. On or about April 11th, 2024, Nolan Rork signed…

OSKALOOSA -- The 7th annual Oskaloosa "BBQ4Badges" is happening on Friday and Saturday. Similar to previous years, the event will feature two divisions for teams to compete in: the "Pros" and "Joes" divisions. Money raised…

OSKALOOSA -- Oskaloosa Main Street’s Art on the Square, hosted in Downtown Oskaloosa, Iowa is just around the corner! One of Iowa’s longest-running art festivals, Art on the Square has been marked as an annual…