Freeze Warnings, Frost Advisories in Effect This Morning
Oct 23, 2025
DES MOINES – Freeze warnings and frost advisories are in effect for our area this morning. The National Weather Service in Des Moines issued the freeze warning for portions of central Iowa, and the frost…
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Cover Crop and Water Quality Field Day to be held near Oskaloosa November 4
Oct 22, 2025
AMES, Iowa—Iowa Learning Farms will host a cover crop and water quality field day near Oskaloosa on Tuesday, November 4 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Drost Farms. The no-cost event is open to farmers…
Charges Filed Against EBF High School Student for Assault Incident
Oct 22, 2025
EDDYVILLE – The student at Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont High School who was accused of assault earlier this month is now facing criminal charges. The incident took place on October 7, when authorities in Wapello County were notified…
OCSD Finance Director Announces Resignation
Oct 21, 2025
OSKALOOSA – The Finance Director for the Oskaloosa Community School District announced her resignation yesterday. Sarah McGriff tendered her resignation effective on November 17, 2025, and in her resignation letter to the district, she cited…
Oskaloosa City Council to Meet Tonight
Oct 20, 2025
By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa City Council has a regular meeting scheduled for tonight. The council will receive an update on their 28E agreement with Wastewater, as well as a monthly update on the YMCA…
Secretary Naig Announces Eight Additional Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Projects
Oct 17, 2025
DES MOINES -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced that the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is beginning construction on eight additional abandoned mine land (AML) reclamation projects in southeast Iowa.…
Ottumwa Man Sentenced in 20 Year Old Sexual Abuse Case
Oct 16, 2025
ELDON – An Ottumwa man was sentenced this week for a sexual abuse incident that took place 20 years ago. The Wapello County Sheriff’s Office says that 48-year-old Jeffary Ian Dowding was charged in February…
Oskaloosa See Enrollment Growth as More Families Choose Osky Schools
Oct 16, 2025
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Oskaloosa Community Schools are growing. The district’s served enrollment count increased by 36 students this year, marking a steady rise and positioning Oskaloosa above 2020 enrollment levels. The rebound reflects a larger…
Cover Crop and Water Quality Field Day to be held near Oskaloosa November 4
Oct 15, 2025
AMES, Iowa—Iowa Learning Farms will host a cover crop and water quality field day near Oskaloosa on Tuesday, November 4 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Drost Farms. The no-cost event is open to farmers…
Ottumwa's Trick or Treat Night Set for October 31
Oct 14, 2025
OTTUMWA -- The Ottumwa Police Department has announced that Trick or Treat Night is set for 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 31, 2025. If a Trick-or-Treater and/or Homeowner is feeling ill please…