November 12 open house to discuss Poweshiek County’s Diamond Lake restoration project
Nov 05, 2025
MONTEZUMA -- Poweshiek County Conservation and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will discuss upcoming lake restoration efforts planned for Diamond Lake at an open house on Nov. 12, at 6 p.m., at the…
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Oskaloosa City Council Approves CORE Downtown Improvement Grant Program
Nov 04, 2025
By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa City Council held a regular meeting last night and passed a resolution approving the CORE Downtown Improvement Grant Program. “CORE” stands for “Community-Oriented Revitalization & Enhancement,” and the grant program…
Today is the Deadline to Submit Nominations for Mahaska Chamber Awards
Nov 03, 2025
OSKALOOSA -- Would you like to nominate a business or individual who has made a big difference in Mahaska County in the past year? Mahaska Chamber & Development Group will again be presenting several civic awards.…
Shooting in Ottumwa Results in Felony Charges for Juvenile
Oct 31, 2025
OTTUMWA – A teenager in Ottumwa is now facing several felony charges after a shooting involving two groups of juveniles last night. According to the Ottumwa Police Department, yesterday evening at around 7:11pm, emergency and…
Ottumwa Man Arrested for Knifepoint Robbery Attempt
Oct 31, 2025
OTTUMWA – An Ottumwa man was arrested for allegedly robbing a man at knifepoint while the victim was treating his apartment for pests. According to court records, on Wednesday, October 29, at around 11:48am, the…
Cover Crop and No-Till Field Day to be Held Near Ollie Nov. 18
Oct 31, 2025
AMES, Iowa—Iowa Learning Farms will host a cover crop and no-till field day near Ollie on Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Scott Swanson’s farm. The event is open to farmers and…
Mahaska County Conservation to Celebrate 50th Anniversary with Grand Opening of New Nature Playscape
Oct 30, 2025
OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska County Conservation Board invites the public to join in celebrating a major milestone — the Grand Opening of the new Nature Playscape and the 50th Anniversary of Mahaska County Conservation on…
Central College Names New CFO and Controller
Oct 29, 2025
PELLA -- Central College President Mark Putnam announced the appointment of Kayla Flanders as chief financial officer and controller. Flanders served as vice president of finance at Pella Corporation since 2024. She begins her duties at Central Tuesday, Oct.…
Two Arrested for Bar Fight in Knoxville
Oct 28, 2025
KNOXVILLE – Two men were arrested in Knoxville after a bar fight and they each face charges for the incident. According to court records, on Friday, October 24, officers with the Knoxville Police Department were…
Fairfield Man Arrested for Domestic Abuse Assault
Oct 27, 2025
FAIRFIELD – A Fairfield man was arrested over the weekend on an assault charge following an altercation with his pregnant spouse. The Fairfield Police Department says that the incident occurred on Saturday, October 25, at…