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KELLOGG - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a fish kill at Rock Creek Lake in Jasper County. On July 28, the DNR Field Office in Des Moines was notified of a fish…

Des Moines, Iowa – A Fairfield was sentenced on July 28, 2025, to four years of probation for stealing thousands of prescription pills from a pharmacy that he owned and operated. According to public court…

FAIRFIELD – A Fairfield woman was arrested for a suspected burglary after police say they found her attempting to leave the scene of the crime. The Fairfield Police Department reports that in the early hours…

DES MOINES – An Extreme Heat Warning will be in effect for our area today. The National Weather Service in Des Moines issued the warning for portions of central and southern Iowa, and it will…

OTTUMWA – An Ottumwa woman was arrested this week after allegedly using counterfeit money to make purchases at a gas station. Court records show that 56-year-old Tammatha Lea Brown made two separate purchases at the…

OTTUMWA -- The Market Street Landing Inclusive Play Space, a flagship project of Ottumwa's Riverfront Revitalization initiative, has been awarded nearly $1.4 million through the State of Iowa's Destination Iowa program. This significant investment underscores…

OTTUMWA – An Ottumwa man and convicted felon was arrested on Monday due to alleged possession of a firearm. According to court records, on Monday, the Ottumwa Police Department received a report of a domestic…

By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa City Council held a regular meeting last night and discussed the 8th Avenue West Reconstruction Project, as well as their Complete Streets Policy. At their most recent meeting on July…

By Sam Parsons The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors met yesterday morning and discussed the possible seizure of livestock on Galeston Avenue as a result of habitual trespassing.  Sheriff Russ Van Renterghem told the board…

FAIRFIELD – A Packwood man was arrested in Fairfield on Friday following an incident in which police say he was throwing rocks at vehicles. On Friday morning, at approximately 10:00am, Fairfield Police Officers responded to…