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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Headstones damaged at cemetery south of Sully
May 17, 2022
Someone has been vandalizing headstones at a cemetery in Jasper County. The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office says it received a call Saturday night (5/14) about damage at the Bethany Cemetery south of Sully. Investigators found…
Eldon man arrested for weekend burglary
May 17, 2022
A man from Eldon is in custody in connection with a weekend burglary in Ottumwa. Ottumwa Police say they were called around 3:40 Saturday afternoon (5/14) about a burglary at a residence on Taft Circle. …
Carrie Underwood Announces 'Denim & Rhinestones Tour'
May 17, 2022
Carrie Underwood is ready to launch a new tour this fall. The singer just announced dates for her new “Denim & Rhinestones Tour,” named after her upcoming album, which drops June 10th. The tour, featuring special…
McDonald’s to sell its Russian business, try to keep workers
May 16, 2022
By DAVID KOENIG The Associated Press - More than three decades after it became the first American fast food restaurant to open in the Soviet Union, McDonald’s said Monday that it has started the process…
Iowa eateries struggle anew with workers, costs in post-COVID world
May 16, 2022
BY MATT KELLEY Many of the challenges Iowa restaurants faced during the pandemic are behind us, but another perfect storm is brewing that’s creating havoc in the food service industry. Jessica Dunker, CEO and president of…
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…
Missing man found in Des Moines River
May 16, 2022
The body of a missing Colfax man has been recovered from the Des Moines River in northwestern Marion County. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office says the body of 34-year-old Dustin Dittmer was found shortly before…
Naomi Judd Remembered At Nashville Memorial, With Performances By Wynonna & More
May 16, 2022
The life and music of Naomi Judd was celebrated at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium last night, with the memorial airing live on CMT. “Welcome to the mother church of country music, this is where mom wanted her public…
Summer food service for Osky schools
May 13, 2022
Oskaloosa Community Schools, in partnership with United Way of Mahaska County will once again be providing Summer Food Service in the community this year! In June bulk meal packs will be handed out, as was the…