LOCAL NEWS

NEWTON – A person died in a house fire in Newton on Saturday and the cause of the fire is currently under investigation. The Newton Fire Department reported that crews responded to a structure fire…

By Sam Parsons The Oskaloosa city council is set to host their next regular meeting tonight. The council will consider approving updates to the city’s strategic plan. They will also hold a discussion surrounding 911…

FAIRFIELD – A female juvenile has been charged with murder in connection with the death of 7-year-old Jean Grey Irvin in rural Jefferson County earlier this year. The incident occurred on Sunday, May 24, 2026,…

PELLA -- The Pella Police Department, in partnership with Pella Community Schools and Pella Christian Schools, announced Officer Calvin Wilner as the department’s new School  Resource Officer (SRO) beginning in the fall of 2026.  Officer…

OSKALOOSA – Authorities have released the identities of the four suspects believed to be involved in the armed robbery of the Kwik Star in Oskaloosa on Tuesday. The Oskaloosa Police Department reported that 26-year-old Cory…

OSKALOOSA – Several suspects are in custody after an armed robbery at the Kwik Star in Oskaloosa yesterday. According to the Oskaloosa Police Department, the robbery was reported at approximately 10:58 AM, and officers were…

OSKALOOSA – Several people were taken into custody after multiple law enforcement agencies responded to a suspected armed robbery at the Oskaloosa Kwik Star this morning. According to the Oskaloosa Police Department, the incident was…

OTTUMWA – An Ottumwa man is behind bars after allegedly making indecent contact with a 10-year-old child. Court documents state that on the evening of Sunday, August 9, 21-year-old Jacobe Deiters pushed his hand on…

NEWTON – A Newton man faces nearly a dozen charges after he was arrested for possessing child sex abuse material. According to the Newton Police Department, law enforcement received information on June 25, 2026, that…

KELLOGG – A Sioux City man faces multiple charges after allegedly exposing himself at a campground at Rock Creek State Park while being in possession of illegal drugs. According to court records, on Sunday, August…