The Pella City Council met last night and held a public hearing regarding plans to expand the Pella Municipal Airport, which was approved. The council also passed a resolution to provide school resource officers to…
Mahaska Health is inviting everyone to join them for the 11th annual Run in the Sun 5k/2k. The Mahaska Health Foundation 2022 Run in the Sun 5K/2K Walk helps make it possible to provide compassionate…
On Friday, July 29th, 2022, at approximately 10:40 am, members of the Mahaska County Sheriff's Office and the Mahaska Health Ambulance Service were dispatched to a farm pasture located in the 3300 block of James…
The Pella Police Department announced that they will be hosting the Citizens Public Safety Academy beginning in September. The Citizens Public Safety Academy will incorporate components from the Pella Police and Fire Departments, as well…
IOWA CAPITAL DISPATCH BY: ROBIN OPSAHL Going to college will cost more at Iowa public universities starting next year, after the Iowa Board of Regents unanimously approved a tuition hike Wednesday. The board voted in favor…
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A giant Mega Millions lottery jackpot ballooned to $1.02 billion after no one matched all six numbers Tuesday night and won the top prize. The new estimated jackpot for Friday’s…
DES MOINES — The Iowa Department of Education today was awarded nearly $100,000 through a competitive grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and supported by matching funds from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship aimed…
The Sweet Corn Serenade makes its return this week in Oskaloosa for its 35th year. Some of the highlights for this year include craft and other vendors as well as food trucks set up in…
OSKALOOSA, IOWA — Oskaloosa Community Schools will have a new curriculum leader this fall as Johanna Cooper is appointed the Interim Director of Teaching and Learning. This position replaces the curriculum director position held by…
PRESS RELEASE - Wapello County Sheriff's Office On June 6th, 2022, at approximately 10:41 A.M., a concerned citizen contacted the Wapello County Sheriff’ Office and explained that he found a recently burnt vehicle in a…