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OTTUMWA -- The City of Ottumwa and Bridge City Sanitation will hold the 2026 Citywide Drop-Off Day on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Hydro Parking Lot. The Citywide…

AMES, Iowa – Farmers and agriculture-related professionals in southeastern Iowa are invited to attend the Summer Field Day at the Iowa State University Southeast Research and Demonstration Farm on June 16. The event is hosted by…

OSKALOOSA -- The Iowa Department of Insurance and Financial Services’ “Stop the Scammers” roadshow, in partnership with the Iowa Attorney General’s Office and AARP Iowa, will be visiting Oskaloosa on Thursday, May 28. The educational…

PRAIRIE CITY – Two people were injured in an accident in Prairie City on Sunday night, and one was airlifted to Des Moines in the aftermath. According to the Iowa State Patrol, the accident occurred…

PELLA – A Pella family has been displaced after a fire broke out in their residence on Monday afternoon. Authorities say the home, which was located on Independence Street, was fully engulfed by the time…

OSKALOOSA – An Oskaloosa man was charged with child endangerment after authorities say they found his young child with visible injuries. Court documents state that the Oskaloosa Police Department was notified of a child abuse…

OSKALOOSA -- Oskaloosa Main Street is excited to congratulate Salvaged Designs owner Jennifer Maxwell on being selected as a recipient of the 2026 Amex Shop Small® Grant Program in partnership with American Express®. Salvaged Designs…

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – When students walk into the Oskaloosa Hub’s new downtown location this fall, they will not be stepping into a traditional classroom. They will step into collaborative workspaces and a business environment designed…

DES MOINES -- Iowa state parks and forests are gearing up for a busy Memorial Day weekend, the traditional start of the outdoor summer recreation season. Whether you enjoy hiking the trails, grilling out with family,…

NEWTON – A standoff in Newton yesterday involving a suspect wielding a sword ended peacefully when a SWAT Team intervened. The Newton Police Department says that on Sunday, May 17, they received a report of…