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OSKALOOSA -- William Penn University has received $35,000 in foundation grants toward a collaborative robot (cobot) system for its industrial technology and engineering programs, with a $25,000 grant from the Vermeer Charitable Foundation and $10,000…

MARION COUNTY – Multiple agencies responded to a train derailment in Marion County yesterday that has resulted in the closure of a portion of Geneva Drive. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office says that the derailment…

OSKALOOSA – The Mahaska County E911 Center is officially implementing a Special Needs Registry. In a post to social media, Mahaska County 911 Communications said that law enforcement has been called several times over the…

KNOXVILLE – A Knoxville man was arrested for domestic assault after police say he choked a female victim in their shared residence. According to court documents, the incident took place early in the morning on…

DES MOINES -- A flood watch remains in effect for our area through Friday morning. Flood watches have been issued by the National Weather Service in Des Moines as well as the NWS in the…

PELLA -- Central College has been awarded a $500,000 annual grant by the U.S. Department of Education, which will be used to continue operating Central’s Federal TRIO Talent Search Program for another five years. The…

OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska Health welcomed Bryce Bucklew, DPM, to its Podiatry team, expanding access to comprehensive foot and ankle care for patients in Oskaloosa and southeast Iowa. Dr. Bucklew earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine…

MELCHER-DALLAS – A Marion County woman was arrested on Friday after authorities allegedly found multiple dead pets decomposing inside an apartment.  According to court records, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office received a call on July…

PELLA -- Central College will welcome alumni, family and friends to campus for Homecoming 2026, beginning Friday, Oct. 2. At 8 a.m. Friday the Dutch Masters Golf Tournament will be held at the Bos Landen…

FAIRFIELD – A Fairfield man is behind bars after allegedly assaulting a person and violating a protective order. The Fairfield Police Department says that on Wednesday, September 23, at approximately 12:16 PM, officers responded to…