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SIGOURNEY -- On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, the Sigourney Community School District Board of Education approved petition language that could place an infrastructure improvement referendum for the Jr. Sr. High School before eligible voters. Pending…

DES MOINES, IOWA – In June, for the second consecutive month, 3,900 Iowans entered the labor force in June. The increase in workers brought Iowa’s labor force participation rate to 67.4 percent, up from 67.3…

OSKALOOSA -- One of Mahaska County’s most cherished summertime traditions returns on Thursday, July 24, as Sweet Corn Serenade celebrates its 38th year in downtown Oskaloosa. Hosted by Oskaloosa Main Street, this family-friendly event offers…

By Sam Parsons The Ottumwa Community School Board held a regular meeting last night and held a discussion on efforts to improve recruitment and retention in the district. Staff identified several challenges and issues, including…

OSKALOOSA -- On July 31, 2025, Interpower Corporation celebrates 50 years of power cord and component  manufacturing.  Interpower’s history began in 1975 as the Panel Components Corporation in California. In 1993,  founder and CEO Bob…

KELLOGG – A Kellogg man has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge for an incident in October 2024 in which authorities say he kicked in the door of a Newton residence and assaulted a woman.…

DES MOINES -- A flood watch remains in effect for our area today. The National Weather Service in Des Moines issued the watch for portions of central, northeast, and south central Iowa, including Mahaska, Marion,…

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is hosting a series of farmland leasing arrangements meetings across the state throughout July and August, as well as a statewide virtual webinar on Aug. 26. These annual…

By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa Community School Board held a regular meeting last night and elected Matt Sherlock as their new vice president. Sherlock was elected in a 4-2 vote over board member Amanda McGraw,…

KELLOGG – Two Kellogg men are in custody in an animal abuse case that may have additional charges on the way. The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office says that on July 6, at approximately 9:45pm, they…