NEWS

OSKALOOSA -- Mahaska County Master Gardeners held their annual Celebration of their activities in 2025 on January 13, 2026. A wonderful potluck was enjoyed by nineteen members and their spouses/guests. After completing initial training, members perform…

OTTUMWA -- Hospice Inc., a pillar of end-of-life care in the region, announces the donation of its Ottumwa building and property to First Resources Corp., a private non-profit organization providing home and community-based services and…

PELLA -- The Pella Community School Board has shared the following update on their superintendent search process: "The Board recently completed its candidate review meeting, which included an overview of the applicant pool, review of…

Tim McGraw and the National Hockey League are pairing up. The singer is set to perform at the 2026 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series outdoor game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Boston Bruins on…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The head of Iran’s judiciary signaled Wednesday there would be fast trials and executions ahead for those detained in nationwide protests despite a warning from U.S. President Donald Trump. The comments…

By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) The 2026 Iowa legislature convened Monday and tonight at 6 p.m. Governor Kim Reynolds will deliver the annual “Condition of the State” address to legislators. On Monday morning at…

OSKALOOSA, Iowa – What began as a simple question, “How engaged are our students, really?” has grown into a multi-year effort to rethink how learning happens in Oskaloosa Schools. Through listening, research, and collaboration with…

FAIRFIELD – The police chief for the city of Fairfield has passed away. Yesterday morning, the city of Fairfield made the announcement that police chief Dave Thomas had died unexpectedly, adding that they were working…

By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa Community School Board held their first meeting of 2026 last night. The board held a public hearing for an easement agreement with the Oskaloosa Water Department for a water tower…

Dolly Parton is bringing back one of her oldest hits in a new version that will feature guest vocals by a number of big names. The re-recording of her 1977 country smash "The Light of a Clear Blue…