Pella man charged with scamming millions from investors
Apr 02, 2019
A man from Pella is accused of scamming investors in a multi-million dollar Ponzi-like scheme. Mark Alan Blankespoor was charged in federal court last week with 12 counts of mail fraud and 12 counts of…
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Oskaloosa City Council to Vote on Sewer Project
Apr 01, 2019
The Oskaloosa City Council will vote Monday night (4/1) on approving plans and contracts for the third phase of its sanitary sewer system improvements project. The estimated $3.7 million project would rebuild sewer pipes and…
After shocking NY arrest, Avenatti faces court in California
Apr 01, 2019
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A week after Michael Avenatti’s shocking arrest in New York, the attorney famous for representing porn star Stormy Daniels in legal battles against President Donald Trump will be back in…
Sewer line break at Newton Correctional Facility
Apr 01, 2019
Work is continuing to fix a break in the sanitary sewer line at the Newton Correctional Facility. The Iowa DNR says the break was reported around noon Friday (3/29). Officials with the Facility say raw…
Southern Iowa Speedway opener postponed
Apr 01, 2019
Racing fans in Oskaloosa will have to wait another week for the season to start at Southern Iowa Speedway. Tuesday’s (4/2) scheduled Caleb Hammond Memorial Race has been postponed because the track is not in…
Midland's New Video Filmed On the Set of "The Ranch"
Apr 01, 2019
MIDLAND got pretty creative with their "Mr. Lonely" video. It starts with a fake old school "chat line" commercial with a pretty girl waiting for your call. And then it cuts to a bunch of cowgirls…
“Garth Brooks” To Be The Subject Of A Four-Part A&E “Biography”
Mar 29, 2019
Garth Brooks will be the subject of a four-part special for A&E, as part of their award-winning “Biography” series. “Garth: The Road I'm On” will follow the legendary singer’s career, and will include interviews with…
Mexico braces for new caravan of Central American migrants
Mar 29, 2019
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico is bracing for the possible arrival of the “mother of all caravans,” even as doubts arise over whether the group of Central American migrants will be all that big. Interior…
Ottumwa fishing derby Saturday
Mar 29, 2019
Ottumwa has a daily double Saturday (3/30) for people who like the outdoors. The Ottumwa Park Campground will open for the season Saturday. And there will also be a fishing derby in the Ottumwa Park…
Oskaloosa Water Board special meeting
Mar 29, 2019
The Oskaloosa Water Board is holding a special meeting Friday afternoon (3/29) to consider the resignation of general manager Chad Coon. The Board will also consider hiring a search firm to find a new general…