LOCAL NEWS

By Sam Parsons The city of Oskaloosa held a special election yesterday for their vacant at-large city council seat. After all of the votes were tallied last night, Andy Holmberg was named the winner. A…

KNOXVILLE -- A Knoxville man was arrested last night after police say he made threats of violence at the Knoxville Walmart. On Monday, August 4, 2025, at 8:24 p.m., Knoxville Police Officers were dispatched to…

PLEASANTVILLE – A single vehicle accident in Warren County on Saturday afternoon resulted in the death of an area high school student. According to traffic records, on Saturday afternoon at around 3:37pm, a 2007 Ford…

OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska Health is set to host the annual 5K/2K Run in the Sun supporting Hospice Serenity House and caregivers in their mission to provide personalized, compassionate care to patients and their families. The…

DES MOINES -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) offers more than 200 hunter education courses each year, and now is the time to enroll before hunting seasons arrive. Hunter education is a mandatory…

FAIRFIELD – A Fairfield man is behind bars after police say he violated a restraining order multiple times. The Fairfield Police Department says that on Monday afternoon, at around 3:43pm, officers were dispatched to the…

OTTUMWA – An Ottumwa man is in jail after police say he stabbed a man over the weekend and was in possession of drugs during a traffic stop the following day. The Ottumwa Police Department…

OSKALOOSA – The city of Oskaloosa’s special election for its vacant at-large city council seat is happening one week from tomorrow. Former councilmember Charlie Comfort held the seat until he announced his resignation in May.…

By Sam Parsons Oskaloosa Main Street Hosted their 38th Annual Sweet Corn Serenade yesterday. Plans were changed early, as rain had been forecasted for the afternoon, resulting in many of the festivities being held indoors…

**UPDATE**: Due to forecasted rain, entertainment and activities have been moved inside to Penn Central Mall. Hamburgers and Sweet Corn will be served at Penn Central Mall starting at 4pm. Vendors will set up inside…