One child dead after three people fall in an icy pond in Montezuma
Nov 23, 2018
A 6-year-old boy died after he, another child and a man fell through pond ice in Montezuma. The accident occurred around 2:45 Wednesday afternoon (11/21) at a privately owned pond in Montezuma. First responders were…
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Marion County car accident fatality last night
Nov 21, 2018
A 17-year-old boy was killed in a one vehicle accident Tuesday night (11/20) in Pleasant Grove. The Iowa State Patrol says Steven Fernandez Junior was northbound on 43rd Avenue at 40th place just before 8pm. While Fernandez driving…
Mahaska County Conservation Board has an open seat
Nov 19, 2018
The Mahaska County Conservation Board is looking for a new member. County Conservation Director Dave Sedivec told the County Board Monday (11/19) that Ross Nilson has asked that he not be re-appointed for another five…
Albia Police need help finding the person or persons responsible for recent arson fires
Nov 16, 2018
Police in Albia want your help in learning who set two arson fires. According to the Albia Police Department's Facebook page, two arson fires have been set in the city since October 24. Both fires…
Ottumwa road construction
Nov 14, 2018
Here’s a note for drivers in Ottumwa: The Ottumwa Water Works will be replacing a broken system valve at the intersection of N. Wapello and W. Woodland Ave. today, Wednesday (11/14). Drivers are advised that…
Oskaloosa School Board meeting is tonight
Nov 13, 2018
The Oskaloosa School Board will vote on approving an out of state trip for the boys’ varsity basketball team at tonight’s (11/13) monthly meeting. The Indians are scheduled to play in Quincy, Illinois on January…
Ottumwa woman killed in a weekend car accident
Nov 12, 2018
Law enforcement says icy roads contributed to a Friday morning (11/9) crash that killed a woman from Ottumwa. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office says 68-year-old Maria Fernandez lost control of her car when she reached…
Firebug caught in Poweshiek county
Nov 09, 2018
Poweshiek County law enforcement has made an arrest in connection with a series of suspicious fires this past spring. 21-year-old Chance Ryan Beres of Malvern has been charged with three counts of second degree arson…
Dustin Hite elected as State Representative
Nov 07, 2018
New Sharon Mayor Dustin Hite has been elected State Representative for House District 79, covering Mahaska County and part of Marion County. Hite, a Republican, defeated Democrat Samantha Keith by nearly a three to one…
Robbery suspect caught a year and a half later
Nov 06, 2018
It has taken nearly a year and a half, but Washington Police believe they’ve found the man who robbed a local jeweler in April 2017. On April 5, 2017, Don’s Jewelry was robbed. After reviewing…