LOCAL NEWS

OSKALOOSA -- William Penn University is proud to announce its upcoming Worldview Forum, set to take place on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024, at the George Daily Auditorium. This semester’s forum will explore the timely and…

OSKALOOSA -- An accidental gun discharge resulted in the tragic death of a child in rural Mahaska County, and authorities are actively investigating the incident. The Mahaska County Sheriff's Office reports that on Wednesday afternoon,…

DES MOINES, Iowa – An Ottumwa man was sentenced on September 6, 2024, to 40 years in federal prison for sex trafficking by force, fraud, and coercion of two victims, sex trafficking of one child, enticement…

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – The Mahaska County YMCA is thrilled to unveil its diverse range of programs for Fall 2024, aimed at engaging families, youth, and adults throughout the community. With various new activities and returning…

OTTUMWA -- With the recent revision to the Code of Ordinances, qualified and REGISTERED golf carts will soon be able to travel on many streets within the City of Ottumwa. City staff is finalizing the…

OSKALOOSA -- Authorities have requested a warrant for the arrest of a man from Altoona, Pennsylvania, after he made threats against a juvenile member of the Oskaloosa community. On Wednesday, officers from the Oskaloosa Police…

By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa City Council hosted a regular meeting on Tuesday following Labor Day weekend. The council discussed an agreement with a non-profit organization called Pathfinders Resource Conservation and Development for the city’s…

DES MOINES -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR), through a partnership with the USDA Forest Service, is offering large shade trees, low-growing ornamental and fruit trees, and evergreen tree species at discounted prices.…

OSKALOOSA -- The city of Oskaloosa is set to host WHO’s RVTV Cy-Hawk Party Tour tomorrow. The RVTV Cy-Hawk Party Tour is part of WHO's week-long tour across the state in the lead up to…

OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska Chamber & Development Group is celebrating 100 years of being a member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce—August 30, 1924 to August 30, 2024.  There will be an open house on…