House GOP members trying to develop policy on trans athletes
Dec 29, 2021
BY O. KAY HENDERSON Seven states have passed laws in 2021 that restrict transgender athletes from participating in girls sports activities in schools. House Speaker Pat Grassley says “a lot of” House Republicans have an interest…
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Ottumwa Holiday Tree Collection 2022
Dec 28, 2021
Ottumwa residents wishing to dispose of live Christmas trees can leave them on the curb for regular weekly bulky item collection in the month of January. The trees are recycled into mulch and must be…
Tuesday is 175th anniversary of Iowa or, as they used to say, Ioway
Dec 27, 2021
BY O. KAY HENDERSON Tuesday is statehood day. Iowa became a state on December 28, 1846, Iowa’s 175 anniversary. Iowa hasn’t always been the word residents have used to refer to the state. Leo Landis, curator…
Ottumwa New Year Holiday Notices
Dec 24, 2021
City of Ottumwa departments and offices at City Hall will be closed Friday, December 31st in observance of the New Year Holiday. A number of municipal government offices and services will be closed including: City of…
Coronavirus update
Dec 23, 2021
Four people from Wapello County, two from Mahaska County, two from Poweshiek County, one from Keokuk County and one from Monroe County have died from coronavirus over the past week. They are among 119 deaths…
One injured in two vehicle Keokuk County crash
Dec 22, 2021
A man from Delta was injured in a two vehicle accident Tuesday night (12/22) in Keokuk County. The Iowa State Patrol says a pickup driven by 32-year-old Zachary Brain of Hedrick was westbound in the 1400…
Final meeting for four Oskaloosa City Council members
Dec 21, 2021
Four outgoing Oskaloosa City Council members were recognized at Monday night’s (12/20) regular meeting. Scottie Moore, Diane Ottosson, Tom Walling and Doug Yates all decided not to run for re-election this year. Moore says she…
OHS presents "The Great Gatsby"
Dec 17, 2021
Oskaloosa High School is presenting “The Great Gatsby” Friday and Saturday nights (12/17 & 18) at the George Daily Auditorium. Alexandra Nolan, who plays “Myrtle”, tells us why you should see the play. "This play…
Rural business gathering in Oskaloosa
Dec 16, 2021
Iowa Lieutenant Governor Adam Gregg was in Oskaloosa Wednesday (12/15) along with leaders from rural communities….as Oskaloosa hosted a combined meeting of the Empower Rural Iowa Initiative and Iowa Rural Development Council. Gregg and others…
Rep. Brink won't run for re-election in 2022
Dec 15, 2021
State Representative Holly Brink says she won’t run for re-election in 2022. The Oskaloosa Republican released a statement Tuesday (12/14) saying she will devote more of her time to her three children. Brink currently represents…