NEWS

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is hosting a series of farmland leasing arrangements meetings across the state throughout July and August, as well as a statewide virtual webinar on Aug. 26. These annual…

OSKALOOSA -- One of Mahaska County’s most cherished summertime traditions returns on Thursday, July 24, as Sweet Corn Serenade celebrates its 38th year in downtown Oskaloosa. Hosted by Oskaloosa Main Street, this family-friendly event offers…

AUSTIN (AP) -- Officials in Texas are facing mounting questions about whether they did enough to get people out of harm's way before a flash flood swept down the Guadalupe River and killed more than…

DES MOINES -- Iowa’s 2024 estimated pheasant harvest was the second highest in nearly two decades, coming in at more than 460,000 roosters last fall, surpassed only by the 2023 harvest of 590,000. This is…

By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa Community School Board held a regular meeting last night and elected Matt Sherlock as their new vice president. Sherlock was elected in a 4-2 vote over board member Amanda McGraw,…

KEOKUK COUNTY – The driver in a hay ride accident that took place in Keokuk County in October of 2023 has pleaded guilty to multiple charges. Yesterday in court, Daniel Brubaker pleaded guilty to 3…

DES MOINES -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally,…

By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa City Council held a regular meeting last night and rejected plans to reconstruct 8th Avenue West. The dead-end residential street was slated to have its pavement replaced, and a sidewalk…

KELLOGG – Two Kellogg men are in custody in an animal abuse case that may have additional charges on the way. The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office says that on July 6, at approximately 9:45pm, they…

By Sam Parsons The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting yesterday morning and discussed a rental agreement for the Mahaska County Law Enforcement Center for the city of Oskaloosa. Both the city…