Ottumwa Man Arrested for Making Threats while Armed with Knife
Dec 31, 2025
OTTUMWA – An Ottumwa man is behind bars for an incident at a Casey’s convenience store in which he allegedly threatened someone while wielding a knife. According to court records, on December 26, at around…
0
Share 
Read More
Mahaska County Conservation Announces New Park Signage
Dec 30, 2025
OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska County Conservation is announced the completion of a new park entrance and wayfinding signage project made possible through a partnership with the Iowa Tourism Office and Travel Iowa. The project includes new…
Deadline for City of Oskaloosa Community Survey is Tomorrow
Dec 30, 2025
OSKALOOSA -- The City of Oskaloosa is conducting a Community Survey to gather valuable insight from our residents. Your feedback will help city leaders understand what matters most to you and make informed decisions about…
8-Year-Old Child Dies After Falling Through Ice While Fishing in Appanoose County
Dec 24, 2025
MORAVIA – An 8-year-old child died after falling through the ice while fishing on a farm pond in Appanoose County this week. According to the Appanoose County Sheriff’s Office, at around 5:03pm on Monday evening,…
Musco Lighting Named Partner of 30th Anniversary Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America
Dec 24, 2025
OSKALOOSA -- Going into the holiday season, Musco Lighting announced a new partnership with the 30th Anniversary Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America (KPCRAA). The 30th Anniversary KPCRAA will take place May 1-9, 2026, leaving from Sonoma,…
Fairfield Man Faces Multiple Charges after Rollover Accident
Dec 23, 2025
FAIRFIELD – A Fairfield man was arrested after being involved in a rollover accident in which authorities say he was driving under the influence. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, on Thursday, December 18,…
8-year-old Injured in Pedestrian Accident in Knoxville
Dec 22, 2025
KNOXVILLE – A pedestrian accident in Knoxville on Friday resulted in injuries to an 8-year-old child, but no criminal charges. According to the Knoxville Police Department, the accident was reported on Friday afternoon at around…
Oskaloosa Schools Approves New Finance Director
Dec 19, 2025
OSKALOOSA --The Oskaloosa Community School District announced the hiring of Shayla Van Wyk as the new Financial Director. Van Wyk was approved on a 6-0 vote by the school board. A lifelong Oskaloosa resident and…
Knoxville Hospital & Clinics Receives $3.5 Million Grant from Helmsley Charitable Trust
Dec 18, 2025
KNOXVILLE, IA – Knoxville Hospital & Clinics (KHC) is excited to announce it has received a $3.5 million grant from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust to purchase a TrueBeam linear accelerator, a…
Mahaska Health Welcomes Hospitalist Dr. Ruffin Tchakounte to the Inpatient Care Team
Dec 18, 2025
OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska Health is proud to welcome Ruffin Tchakounte, DO, to the Inpatient care team. Dr. Tchakounte is a Hospitalist specializing in Internal Medicine with experience caring for patients across inpatient, outpatient, and critical…