NEWS

OTTUMWA – Authorities apprehended an Ottumwa man yesterday afternoon after gunfire broke out in the city. The incident began at around 12:30pm in the 300 block of North Sheridan. Officers from the Ottumwa Police Department…

OSKALOOSA – The former Keokuk County Sheriff’s deputy who was on trial for 13 counts of child endangerment in the aftermath of a 2023 hayride accident has been found guilty on all charges. The accident…

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Powerball jackpot has jumped to an eye-popping $1.7 billion, after yet another drawing passed without a big winner Wednesday. The numbers selected were: 3, 16, 29, 61 and 69,…

DES MOINES -- The price of regular unleaded gasoline fell 4 cents from last week's price and is currently averaging $2.84 across Iowa according to AAA. Crude Oil Summary The price of global crude oil rose…

OSKALOOSA -- On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, join Mahaska County Conservation at the Environmental Learning Center, at 2342 IA-92, Oskaloosa, to learn how to preserve the natural beauty of your land for future generations. This…

FAIRFIELD – Two Fairfield women were arrested and dozens of animals were rescued after a week-long investigation into animal neglect. On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, the Fairfield Police Department received information regarding possible animal neglect…

Lainey Wilson is being honored with corn mazes at 36 family farms across 25 states and Canada this fall. The tribute comes as she currently holds the CMA Entertainer of the Year award. The corn maze…

Today in 1954, Elvis Presley made his debut at the Grand Ole Opry. It was the only time he ever performed there. Today in 1961, the single, "I Fall To Pieces," by Patsy Cline peaked at #12…

By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa City Council held a regular meeting last night and officially approved a resolution supporting a development agreement with One West, LLC for an $11.2 million 3-story mixed-use development on a…

Country star Jelly Roll and his wife Bunnie XO celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary while on a trip to Cologne, Germany. The couple shared photos of themselves holding hands and laughing in a cathedral, writing "Life is ours, we live it…