LOCAL NEWS

OTTUMWA -- An Ottumwa man is facing a felony charge and multiple misdemeanor charges after a traffic stop in the early morning hours on Sunday. Court records show that on Sunday morning, at around 1:56am,…

By Sam Parsons A massive fire broke out in the city of Albia’s downtown square yesterday morning. Officials say the fire started at around 8:30am at the R.O. Cramer Building on the south side of…

By Sam Parsons The Southern Iowa Fair begins today in Oskaloosa. The annual fair will be held in its usual location at the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds with events scheduled for Monday through Saturday. Today, the…

OTTUMWA – Two Ottumwa men are facing burglary charges after police say they broke into an abandoned home on Wednesday morning. According to court records, 66-year-old Judson Letts and 67-year-old William Martin were captured on…

OSKALOOSA -- One of Mahaska County’s most cherished summertime traditions returns on Thursday, July 24, as Sweet Corn Serenade celebrates its 38th year in downtown Oskaloosa. Hosted by Oskaloosa Main Street, this family-friendly event offers…

KEOKUK COUNTY – The driver in a hay ride accident that took place in Keokuk County in October of 2023 has pleaded guilty to multiple charges. Yesterday in court, Daniel Brubaker pleaded guilty to 3…

By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa City Council held a regular meeting last night and rejected plans to reconstruct 8th Avenue West. The dead-end residential street was slated to have its pavement replaced, and a sidewalk…

By Sam Parsons The Southern Iowa Fair is set to begin one week from today in Oskaloosa. The Southern Iowa Fairgrounds will officially open for visitors at 4pm on Monday, July 14. Many of the…

OSKALOOSA -- Musco today held an open house and ribbon cutting with its team and key construction partners to preview the 74,000 square-foot office renovation and expansion at the Oskaloosa Downtown Campus. It’s expected to…

DES MOINES — The Iowa Department of Education awarded over $2 million in competitive grants to eight school districts to establish therapeutic classrooms for learners whose emotional or behavioral needs impact their ability to be…