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FAIRFIELD – A Winfield man was arrested in Fairfield on Friday after allegedly punching a police officer in the face as he was being apprehended for an active warrant for his arrest. According to the…

OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska Health welcomed Cardiologist and Electrophysiology specialist Dr. Kofi Osei to their Cardiology team.  Since joining Mahaska Health in May 2026, Dr. Osei has reached a significant milestone by performing the hospital’s first…

KNOXVILLE – A Knoxville fan faces several charges after an investigation into child sex abuse allegations. According to court documents, the abuse was reported by an 11-year-old child on June 3, 2026. The victim reported…

KNOXVILLE – Authorities in Marion County are warning residents of an ongoing scam targeting family members of arrested individuals. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office shared that they have received several reports of family members or…

DES MOINES – The active extreme heat warning for our area has been extended through Wednesday night.  The National Weather Service in Des Moines previously issued an extreme heat warning through Tuesday night for most…

DES MOINES – An extreme heat warning is in effect for our area through tomorrow.  The National Weather Service in Des Moines issued an extreme heat warning for most of central Iowa, which is in…

ALTOONA -- Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is conducting twelve in-person farmland lease meetings in Central Iowa in early August. Meeting sites include Adel, Altoona, Ames, Boone, Grinnell, Grundy Center, Indianola, Knoxville, Newton, Marshalltown,…

OSKALOOSA – An Ottumwa man is behind bars after authorities in Mahaska County executed an online undercover operation. According to court records, the operation began on March 25, in which a detective posed as a…

PELLA -- Central College will offer a new data science major starting Fall 2026, responding to surging demand for skilled data professionals across various industries. The interdisciplinary major bridges STEM, social sciences and humanities, allowing…

PELLA – Authorities in Pella are advising residents of an uptick in check overpayment scams. The Pella Police Department says that they’re seeing scammers targeting residents, local businesses, and online sellers by offering to purchase…