LOCAL NEWS

OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska Chamber & Development Group announced the Week of Wonder, a new community event designed to encourage residents and visitors to explore fun activities throughout Oskaloosa. Taking place July 20–24, 2026, Week of…

OTTUMWA – An Ottumwa man was arrested this week after police say he crashed into a parked vehicle on a public roadway while intoxicated. According to court records, officers with the Ottumwa Police Department were…

JASPER COUNTY – A Marshalltown man was injured in a car versus train accident in Jasper County on Monday. According to the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, Jasper County Communications received a 911 call regarding the…

NEWTON – A fire that broke out at a Newton apartment building on Sunday is currently under investigation. According to the Newton Fire Department, crews responded to Somerfield Apartments on Sunday after receiving reports of…

DAVIS COUNTY – The body of a missing Davis County man was found over the weekend. According to the Davis County Sheriff’s Office, a search-and-rescue group conducting a grid search in rural Davis County located…

ALBIA – An Albia man faces charges of invasion of privacy after allegedly placing a hidden camera in a tanning booth and watching the footage. According to court records, Kevin Zaputil placed a hidden camera…

HEDRICK – A Hedrick woman faces multiple misdemeanor charges after a traffic stop resulted in law enforcement discovering drugs, drug paraphernalia, and a handgun in her vehicle. According to court records, on June 19 at…

FAIRFIELD – A Fairfield man was arrested after allegedly stealing items from a business in the overnight hours on Saturday. According to the Fairfield Police Department, on June 20, at around 4:13am, officers responded to…

NEWTON – An Indiana man was arrested by authorities in Jasper County last week following a sexual abuse investigation in Newton. The Newton Police Department reports that on May 13, 2026, they received a report…

OSKALOOSA – A new housing development broke ground in the city of Oskaloosa on Friday. Developer Hubbell Realty broke ground on the Westgate townhomes project at Suffolk Road and Coal Mine Loop. It’s a $9.4…