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By Sam Parsons The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting yesterday morning and discussed a rental agreement for the Mahaska County Law Enforcement Center for the city of Oskaloosa. Both the city…

KNOXVILLE – A Knoxville man who is behind bars is now facing additional charges for a burglary that took place in early June. According to court records, on June 1, the Knoxville Police Department received…

DES MOINES -- For many, the Fourth of July is synonymous with fireworks, cookouts, and pool parties. Nationwide, traffic fatalities are also becoming synonymous with the Fourth of July. To help prevent these tragedies previously…

DES MOINES -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will present the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to the Tim and Cindy Kaldenberg Family of Monroe County on Thursday, July 3. The presentation will take…

By Sam Parsons The Pella city council held a regular meeting last night and approved a special event permit request from the Lighthouse Foundation for the Fight for Freedom 5k, which is scheduled for Wednesday,…

OSKALOOSA -- Have you thought about showing the item(s) you are growing at the Southern Iowa Fair?  Stop by the Extension office Tuesday July 8 2:30 - 5:30 pm and ask Master Gardeners your questions…

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is hosting a haying equipment demonstration field day on July 8 at the McNay Memorial Research and Demonstration Farm in Chariton. This event will feature multiple…

LYNNVILLE – Authorities in Jasper County are reporting that the water supply in the city of Lynnville was tampered with, causing a water shortage. The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office says that they were contacted by…

FAIRFIELD – A Fairfield man who is a registered sex offender was arrested yesterday on a warrant. According to Fairfield Police, on June 21, at around 4:47pm, officers responded to a report of a male…

CHARITON – The campground at Red Haw State Park will open starting July 1, 2025 after being closed for three years due to extensive tornado damage. According to Chad Kelchen, district supervisor for the DNR…