One Week Remains to Submit Nominations for Mahaska Chamber's Annual Civic Awards
Oct 26, 2026
OSKALOOSA – There is one week left for Mahaska County residents to submit nominations for the Mahaska Chamber's annual civic awards. Do you know a business, organization, or individual who has gone above and beyond…
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Iowa Department of Education awards nearly $600,000 to 24 districts to support student attainment of industry-recognized credentials
Oct 26, 2026
DES MOINES — The Iowa Department of Education today awarded nearly $600,000 in competitive grants to 24 Iowa school districts through its Credentials to Careers grant. The grants support school districts in creating or expanding…
Ottumwa Man Arrested for Pointing Gun at Woman During Argument
Oct 23, 2026
OTTUMWA – An Ottumwa man was arrested after allegedly pointing a firearm at a woman in the presence of their child while under a no-contact order. According to court records, on Sunday, October 18, at…
Iowans Encouraged to Participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Oct 22, 2026
DES MOINES – National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is on Saturday, and Iowans with unused or expired prescription drugs are encouraged to take part. National Prescription Drug Take Back Day provides a safe, convenient,…
DNR investigating manure spill in Davis County
Oct 21, 2026
DRAKESVILLE -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a manure release near the entrance of Lake Wapello State Park in Davis County. At approximately 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, the DNR Field Office…
Secretary Naig Announces Next Round of Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Projects in Southeast Iowa
Oct 21, 2026
DES MOINES -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has begun construction on four new abandoned mine land (AML) reclamation projects in Mahaska and…
Ottumwa Man Sentenced to 135 Months in Federal Prison for Drug Charges
Oct 20, 2026
DAVENPORT, Iowa – An Ottumwa, Iowa man was sentenced on October 19, 2026, to 135 months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute cocaine, marijuana, and 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. According to public…
Book Vault Gives Parent/Family Weekend Proceeds to William Penn University’s Wilcox Library
Oct 19, 2026
OSKALOOSA -- Book Vault, an independent bookstore located in downtown Oskaloosa, has donated 10 percent of its proceeds from William Penn University’s (WPU) Parent/Family Weekend, September 18-19, to the university’s Wilcox Library. Book Vault was…
Oskaloosa City Council to Consider Land Swap with OCSD
Oct 19, 2026
By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa city council will host their next regular meeting tonight. On the agenda is a resolution regarding a potential land swap with the Oskaloosa Community School District for the district’s building…
1 Week Remains to Submit Nominations for Young Ambassador Contest
Oct 16, 2026
OSKALOOSA — The holiday season is just around the corner, and Oskaloosa Main Street is excited to bring back a beloved community tradition – the Main Street Young Ambassadors Contest! Once again, one young man…