MORE LOCAL NEWS

OSKALOOSA -- Have you thought about showing the item(s) you are growing at the Southern Iowa Fair?  Stop by the Extension office Tuesday July 8 2:30 - 5:30 pm and ask Master Gardeners your questions…

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is hosting a haying equipment demonstration field day on July 8 at the McNay Memorial Research and Demonstration Farm in Chariton. This event will feature multiple…

LYNNVILLE – Authorities in Jasper County are reporting that the water supply in the city of Lynnville was tampered with, causing a water shortage. The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office says that they were contacted by…

FAIRFIELD – A Fairfield man who is a registered sex offender was arrested yesterday on a warrant. According to Fairfield Police, on June 21, at around 4:47pm, officers responded to a report of a male…

CHARITON – The campground at Red Haw State Park will open starting July 1, 2025 after being closed for three years due to extensive tornado damage. According to Chad Kelchen, district supervisor for the DNR…

DES MOINES -- The Iowa Department of Education today announced more than 540 sites across Iowa are serving free, nutritious meals to children through the Seamless Summer Option and Summer Food Service Programs. These federally…

DES MOINES -- The heat advisory that was in effect this past weekend has been extended through this evening. The National Weather Service in Des Moines announced that the advisory was extended through 5pm for…

OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska Health is excited to invite the community to its 6th Annual Men’s Health Event and Tractor Ride. Each year, Mahaska Health recognizes June as National Men’s Health Month, by providing an opportunity…

OSKALOOSA -- The city of Oskaloosa will be holding a special election in August to fill the vacant council seat they recently filled by appointment. The city announced that they have received and accepted the…

OTTUMWA -- The Ottumwa Community School District announced the appointment of Dustin “Dusty” Ware as an interim member of the Board of Education. Ware fills the vacancy created by former board member Jeremy Weller, who…