Mahaska County Board, Sheriff, 911 EMA Board talk
May 17, 2022
The battle between the Mahaska County Board of Supervisors and the County’s 911 Emergency Management Board has now spilled over into the County Sheriff’s Office. At Monday’s (5/16) meeting, the Board considered rescinding the authority…
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Ottumwa online poll on pit bull restrictions
May 16, 2022
The City of Ottumwa has released results of a poll on its website regarding restrictions on pit bulls and other breeds. The first question asked was: should the City keep breed-specific language in place where…
Miller to be tried as adult for murder
May 13, 2022
A second Fairfield teenager accused of killing his high school Spanish teacher will be tried as an adult. Thursday's (5/12) ruling in the case against 16-year-old Willard Miller comes a day after his accused accomplice…
Dejong Scores First, Agee Repeats At Southern Iowa Speedway
May 12, 2022
By: Jerry Mackey Oskaloosa, Iowa: The Southern Iowa Speedway located on the Mahaska County Fairgrounds in Oskaloosa held the second night of the 2022 racing season on Wednesday as temperatures set new record highs in…
Chemical plant coming to Eddyville
May 11, 2022
Ground was broken in Eddyville Tuesday (5/10) on a chemical plant that is a collaboration between Cargill and German-based chemical company HELM. The new company’s name is Qore (core) and it will produce a chemical…
Oskaloosa School Board to honor retiring teachers
May 10, 2022
The Oskaloosa School Board will honor all teachers who are retiring before Tuesday’s (5/10) regular Board meeting. The reception will start at 5:00 at the George Daily Auditorium Board Room. Then at 6, the School…
Three teens shot at Des Moines after-prom party
May 09, 2022
Three Des Moines teenagers were shot and injured after some uninvited guests showed up to an after-prom party. Des Moines Police Sgt. Paul Parizek says about 200 people were at the party before the shooting…
Juvenile charged with murdering a Fairfield teacher makes court appearance
May 06, 2022
One of two Fairfield teens accused of killing a high school Spanish teacher will be in court Friday afternoon (5/6). Attorneys for 16-year-old Willard Miller will ask that his trial for first degree murder and…
Oskaloosa Middle School teacher honored
May 05, 2022
An Oskaloosa Middle School teacher has been recognized by students for helping them with an online tutoring program. When Paige Pierson isn’t teaching seventh grade math, she’s helping middle school and high school students work…
Suspect arrested in Ottumwa shooting
May 04, 2022
Ottumwa Police have a man in custody after a Tuesday morning (5/3) shooting. Just after 8:30am, Police received a call about a man suffering a gunshot wound in the 500 block of East Main Street. …