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OTTUMWA -- The City of Ottumwa is accepting applications for property tax abatement until January 13, 2026. The residential and commercial property tax abatement programs are designed to encourage improvements and new development by reducing…

OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska Chamber & Development Group is getting ready for the Coffee & Conversation events. This engaging series of informative sessions provides Mahaska County residents with invaluable insights to state, county and local…

OTTUMWA – An Ottumwa man is behind bars for an incident at a Casey’s convenience store in which he allegedly threatened someone while wielding a knife.  According to court records, on December 26, at around…

OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska County Conservation is announced the completion of a new park entrance and wayfinding signage project made possible through a partnership with the Iowa Tourism Office and Travel Iowa. The project includes new…

OSKALOOSA -- The City of Oskaloosa is conducting a Community Survey to gather valuable insight from our residents. Your feedback will help city leaders understand what matters most to you and make informed decisions about…

MORAVIA – An 8-year-old child died after falling through the ice while fishing on a farm pond in Appanoose County this week. According to the Appanoose County Sheriff’s Office, at around 5:03pm on Monday evening,…

OSKALOOSA -- Going into the holiday season, Musco Lighting announced a new partnership with the 30th Anniversary Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America (KPCRAA). The 30th Anniversary KPCRAA will take place May 1-9, 2026, leaving from Sonoma,…

FAIRFIELD – A Fairfield man was arrested after being involved in a rollover accident in which authorities say he was driving under the influence. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, on Thursday, December 18,…

KNOXVILLE – A pedestrian accident in Knoxville on Friday resulted in injuries to an 8-year-old child, but no criminal charges. According to the Knoxville Police Department, the accident was reported on Friday afternoon at around…

OSKALOOSA --The Oskaloosa Community School District announced the hiring of Shayla Van Wyk as the new Financial Director. Van Wyk was approved on a 6-0 vote by the school board. A lifelong Oskaloosa resident and…