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OSKALOOSA -- As they celebrate 20 years in business, The Book Vault in Oskaloosa has announced that they are transitioning to new ownership. The Oskaloosa bookstore announced that ownership will be handed over to Kelsey…

PELLA -- Pella Regional Health Center, in partnership with the Leighton Lions Club, will offer free vision screenings for children ages 6 months through kindergarten on Thursday, August 6, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. The…

The Southern Iowa Fair officially begins next week. The fair is set to run from Monday, July 13 through Saturday, July 18, and it’ll feature plenty of mainstays from past years, including the Kids Zone,…

FAIRFIELD – Two people were arrested in Fairfield on Tuesday night after they were allegedly found in possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia in the parking lot of a business. The Fairfield Police Department says…

FAIRFIELD – An Ottumwa man was arrested in Fairfield Tuesday night after police say he admitted to possessing a methamphetamine pipe during a traffic stop. According to the Fairfield Police Department, the traffic stop was…

DES MOINES -- Central College and Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences have announced a comprehensive partnership designed to expand pathways for Central students who wish to pursue graduate-level health sciences programs. The collaboration…

NEWTON – Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for Jasper County and three other counties following severe weather that began on June 29. The disaster proclamation opens the door for state aid for…

FAIRFIELD – A Winfield man was arrested in Fairfield on Friday after allegedly punching a police officer in the face as he was being apprehended for an active warrant for his arrest. According to the…

OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska Health welcomed Cardiologist and Electrophysiology specialist Dr. Kofi Osei to their Cardiology team.  Since joining Mahaska Health in May 2026, Dr. Osei has reached a significant milestone by performing the hospital’s first…

KNOXVILLE – A Knoxville fan faces several charges after an investigation into child sex abuse allegations. According to court documents, the abuse was reported by an 11-year-old child on June 3, 2026. The victim reported…