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OSKALOOSA -- William Penn University will welcome alumni back to campus for Homecoming 2026, October 22–24. This year, the University is especially encouraging members of the Classes of 1956, 1966, 1976, 1986, 1996, 2006, 2011,…

DES MOINES -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced that six Iowa Soil and Water Conservation Districts will receive more than $405,000 in water quality cost-share funding through the Publicly Owned Lakes program.…

OTTUMWA -- The City of Ottumwa is warning residents and business owners about a scam in which criminals impersonate Planning and Zoning officials to solicit fraudulent permit fees. The FBI has identified this scheme nationwide,…

PELLA -- Pella Regional Health Center invites new and expecting parents — along with grandparents and caregivers — to its annual Baby Fair on Saturday, September 19, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the…

PELLA -- Empty Cradle at Pella Regional Health Center is honored to invite the community to "A Walk to Remember" on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 3:00 pm. The memorial event will take place at…

DES MOINES -- The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) recently honored six exceptional housing projects, organizations and leaders through the annual HousingIowa Awards, presented at the 2026 HousingIowa Conference in Des Moines. From revitalizing a long-vacant…

KNOXVILLE – A Pella man is behind bars after allegedly stealing money from a Casey’s location in Knoxville. According to court records, on August 31, 32-year-old Jesse Chapin was observed on surveillance footage at the…

By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa city council held a regular meeting last night. The council held a public hearing for a resolution to amend their budget for Fiscal Year 2027. The resolution amended the city’s…

By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa city council will host their next regular meeting tonight. On the agenda is an update regarding the city’s wastewater 28E agreement, as well as a resolution to amend the city’s…

DES MOINES – The heat advisory for our area has once again been extended. The National Weather Service in Des Moines issued the advisory for portions of central and south central Iowa, including Mahaska, Marion,…