Young Ambassador Winners Announced in Oskaloosa
Dec 02, 2025
OSKALOOSA -- The Oskaloosa Main Street Young Ambassador Contest winners were announced during a fun and festive ceremony at Penn Central Mall on Monday evening. Sixteen young contestants, along with their families and friends, gathered to celebrate…
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School Closings and Delays, 12/1/25
Dec 01, 2025
The following school districts have announced closures, delays and/or bus route changes for today, Monday 12/1/25: Closed Chariton Grinnell College Newton 2 Hour Delay Colfax-Mingo Lynnville-Sully Sully Christian Buses on Hard Surfaces Only Albia (Morning…
Winter Storm Warning to go into Effect This Evening
Nov 28, 2025
By Sam Parsons A Winter Storm Warning will be in effect for our area this weekend. The National Weather Service in Des Moines issued the warning for much of central Iowa. It will be in…
Chillicothe Man Arrested for Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
Nov 26, 2025
CHILLICOTHE – A Chillicothe man now faces charges related to Sexual Exploitation of a Minor following an investigation that spanned several months. The Wapello County Sheriff’s Office reports that on Monday, officers with the Ottumwa…
Record Number of Floats Set for Oskaloosa’s 38th Lighted Christmas Parade
Nov 25, 2025
OSKALOOSA -- Oskaloosa’s 38th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade is set to bring thousands downtown on December 6 for a full day of holiday celebrations. The festivities are a blend of long-standing traditions with new experiences…
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…
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.…