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NEWTON – A Newton man who was taken into custody earlier this year on multiple felony charges related to sex abuse has pleaded guilty in court. On Tuesday, 22-year-old Ryan Hammen pleaded guilty to two…

LANSING -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced that 11 Iowa dairy farms and businesses have been awarded Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grants. The announcement was made during a Dairy Month visit to Gav-n-view…

OSKALOOSA -- The Oskaloosa Main Street program welcomed artists, families, and visitors from across the region to the 57th Annual Art on the Square on Saturday, June 13, around Oskaloosa's beautiful downtown square. This year's…

By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa City Council held a regular meeting last night and conducted a public hearing for the city’s new Commercial and Industrial Urban Revitalization Plan. City staff said that the plan is…

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 on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the…

OSKALOOSA -- Oskaloosa Main Street proudly announces the 57th Annual Art on the Square, taking place on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the heart of Oskaloosa’s historic downtown square.…

NEWTON – A Des Moines man was arrested in Newton this week on online child exploitation charges. According to the Newton Police Department, 32-year-old Jerad Wayne Sassman of Des Moines engaged in online communication of…

DES MOINES – A Grinnell man who was charged in the 2025 death of a Des Moines East High School student pleaded guilty on Wednesday. According to the Polk County Attorney’s Office, 23-year-old Kaelin Mikel…

OTTUMWA -- The Ottumwa Community School District announced the continuation of their Summer Meal Distribution program for 2026. This program is designed to ensure that all children ages 18 and younger can receive nutritious meals…

LOVILIA -- Mike DeCook and his sons, Joshua and Wyatt DeCook, operate DeCook Ranch in Monroe County, Iowa. Over the last 30 years, they have managed 800 acres of pasture, custom-grazing 600 head of cattle.…