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DES MOINES – An extreme heat warning is in effect for our area through tomorrow.  The National Weather Service in Des Moines issued an extreme heat warning for most of central Iowa, which is in…

ALTOONA -- Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is conducting twelve in-person farmland lease meetings in Central Iowa in early August. Meeting sites include Adel, Altoona, Ames, Boone, Grinnell, Grundy Center, Indianola, Knoxville, Newton, Marshalltown,…

OSKALOOSA – An Ottumwa man is behind bars after authorities in Mahaska County executed an online undercover operation. According to court records, the operation began on March 25, in which a detective posed as a…

PELLA -- Central College will offer a new data science major starting Fall 2026, responding to surging demand for skilled data professionals across various industries. The interdisciplinary major bridges STEM, social sciences and humanities, allowing…

PELLA – Authorities in Pella are advising residents of an uptick in check overpayment scams. The Pella Police Department says that they’re seeing scammers targeting residents, local businesses, and online sellers by offering to purchase…

OSKALOOSA, IA – Oskaloosa Main Street is now accepting applications from the designated main street geographic area property owners interested in being considered for the 2027 Main Street Iowa Challenge Grant Program. The Main Street…

FAIRFIELD – A Fairfield man was arrested after a child sex abuse investigation. The Fairfield Police Department says that on June 16, 2026, they received allegations of sexual abuse involving an adult male and a…

MONROE – The Monroe Police Department is seeking help from the community in an investigation. On Sunday afternoon, the police department posted on Facebook that they are asking the community of Monroe to check their…

OSKALOOSA -- In recognition of Men’s Health Month, June, Mahaska Health is hosting its 7th annual Men’s Health Screening Event and Tractor Ride.  The event will take place tomorrow, on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at…

PELLA – A Pella man was charged with indecent exposure after allegedly exposing himself to a woman in an elevator at Pella Regional Health Center this week. According to court records, the incident took place…