Oskaloosa’s Main Street Shines as Durham Tours Projects Driving Local Revival
Nov 24, 2025
OSKALOOSA -- When Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) and Iowa Finance Authority Director Debi Durham walks through downtown Oskaloosa, she doesn’t speak like a visitor. She talks as someone who has been watching the community’s…
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Oskaloosa Main Street's "Turn on the Lights!" Event is Happening Tomorrow
Nov 21, 2025
OSKALOOSA -- When the lights flicker on across Oskaloosa’s historic square each November, the town steps into a season defined by tradition, wonder, and the feeling of togetherness that only a small community can create.…
Three Men Arrested in Connection to Kellogg Burglary, Traffic Incident Near Grinnell
Nov 20, 2025
GRINNELL – Three men were arrested near Grinnell after authorities responded to a motorist assist call on Saturday. According to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, the call came in on November 15 at approximately 3:12pm…
Oskaloosa School Board Swears in New Members
Nov 19, 2025
By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa Community School Board held their annual organizational meetings last night. The board first recognized its outgoing members, Kathy Butler, Sharma Parlett, and Clint O’Day. They then swore in the new…
Lights, Music, and Community Spirit: Oskaloosa Welcomes the Holiday Season on the Square
Nov 18, 2025
OSKALOOSA -- When the lights flicker on across Oskaloosa’s historic square each November, the town steps into a season defined by tradition, wonder, and the feeling of togetherness that only a small community can create.…
Arrest Made in Oskaloosa Following ICAC Child Sexual Abuse Material Investigation
Nov 17, 2025
OSKALOOSA – An Oskaloosa man was arrested over the weekend after an investigation into child sexual abuse. The Oskaloosa Police Department says that 60-year-old Robert Eugene Trout Jr. was taken into custody on Saturday following…
Kellogg Man Sentenced in Animal Abuse Case
Nov 14, 2025
NEWTON – A Kellogg man who was arrested in July for animal abuse was sentenced to prison time this week. On July 6th, deputies with the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office went to the residence of…
Ottumwa Man Arrested for Robbery, Assaulting Police Officers
Nov 13, 2025
OTTUMWA – An Ottumwa man is behind bars for an incident in which authorities say he attempted to rob a residence and assaulted multiple police officers. According to court records, on November 7, at around…
Oskaloosa School Board Conducts Superintendent Evaluation
Nov 12, 2025
By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa Community School Board held a regular meeting last night. The board approved a special meeting for November 18 to fill their board member vacancy in the wake of the resignation…
Woman Charged for Falsely Reporting Hazardous Substance at Oskaloosa Bank
Nov 11, 2025
OSKALOOSA – A substance found at a bank in Oskaloosa yesterday turned out to be a hoax, and the person who reported it now faces a criminal charge. The Oskaloosa Police Department reports that yesterday…