One injured in crash between two semis
May 02, 2019
"The semi was laying across the highway in front of me.....in the dark...and I had no place to go." That’s what Kevin Moorman of Baxter saw as he was going east on Highway 163 west…
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Mahaska County to get new park benches
May 01, 2019
The Friends of Mahaska County Conservation has received a $2000 grant to buy park benches that are made from recycled plastic bags. The grant comes from the Iowa Grocery Industry Association’s Build with Bags program. …
Newton company pays for safety violations
Apr 30, 2019
A Newton company that builds wind turbine blades has settled with state regulators following an investigation into workplace safety violations. The Des Moines Register reports that TPI Composites didn't acknowledge any wrongdoing in the settlement…
Two Oskaloosa men arrested in Missouri
Apr 29, 2019
Two brothers from Oskaloosa were arrested in northeast Missouri after they were allegedly in a stolen plumbing truck. 18-year-old Brent Nelson and 20-year-old Travis Nelson were arrested last Thursday morning (4/25) near Sublette in Adair…
New Sharon driver wins race in Kansas
Apr 26, 2019
After several near misses in the early going this season, Zack VanderBeek finally found the road to victory lane and garnered his 48th career USMTS win at the 81 Speedway on Thursday night. The 34-year-old…
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday
Apr 24, 2019
If you have expired or unused prescription drugs, you can safely dispose of them Saturday (4/27). Oskaloosa Police and the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office will hold a prescription drug take back day Saturday from 10am…
Ottumwa will have a new high school principal
Apr 24, 2019
Ottumwa High School has tentatively hired a new principal. Richard Hutchinson, who is currently principal at Glenwood High School, must still be approved by the school board. Hutchinson would replace Dan McGuire, who announced last…
Roundabout construction in Ottumwa
Apr 23, 2019
Drivers in Ottumwa take note: a new phase of construction starts Tuesday (4/23) on the roundabout at Albia Road and Wapello Street. Drivers going south on Wapello Street will still be able to make a…
Oskaloosa flushing fire hydrants
Apr 22, 2019
The Oskaloosa Water Department is starting its spring cleaning Monday (4/22). They’re flushing the fire hydrants in town. You might notice low water pressure or cloudy or discolored water. Water that’s cloudy or discolored is…
Assault case against Pritchett dismissed
Apr 16, 2019
An assault case against an Oskaloosa Police officer has been dismissed. Janay Pritchett had been charged with harassment, domestic abuse assault and displaying or using a weapon. According to court records, Pritchett allegedly kicked her…