NEWS

The man who leads the American Soybean Association is cautiously optimistic about word of negotiations ramping up between the US and China.  John Heisdorffer of Keota says a resolution to the trade war would brighten…

A man from Eldon was arrested Monday (12/3) on drug and other charges.  The Wapello County Sheriff’s Office says 39-year-old Joshua Jennings was arrested after a search warrant was served on an Eldon residence.  He…

Jennifer Nettles is easily one of the busiest women in country music. Now the songwriter, performer, broadway star, TV host, film actress, philanthropist and full-time mom can add two more things to the list: Author and culinary…

Here's a traffic reminder for Ottumwa: starting yesterday (12/3), the southeast and southwest legs of the intersection of East Main and Vine will be closed for about a week to connect a new water main. …

More U.S. beef is being recalled because it may be contaminated with salmonella.  The U.S. Department of Agriculture says a unit of Brazil's JBS is now recalling a total of more than 12 million pounds…

The Oskaloosa Police Department named its Officer of the Year at Monday night's (12/3) City Council meeting.  Senior Officer Nicholas Landgrebe just celebrated his fourth anniversary as a member of the Department.  Oskaloosa Police Chief…

With a few shows left on Chris Young’s Losing Sleep tour, Dan + Shay’s Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney have announced their headlining show at Pittsburgh’s Byham Theater Dec. 2 will be a benefit concert.…

George H.W. Bush is ready embark on his final journey to Washington as the nation salutes the 41st president for his lifetime of public service that began in the Navy during World War II, ended…

This morning (12/3), the Mahaska County Board approved an agreement with Monroe County to share the services of engineer Jeremiah Selby on a part-time basis.  Selby would work for Mahaska County at least one day…

Tonight (12/3), the Oskaloosa City Council will talk about the city's sewer system--specifically, sewer rates and improvement projects for the sewer system.  That will be at a study session at 5:00. No action is scheduled. …