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Multiple agencies investigate fatal car crash involving locomotive in Jasper County

JASPER COUNTY, Iowa — Authorities are investigating a fatal car crash involving a train in Jasper County. The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office says just after 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, they responded to a report about a car and train at the Iowa Interstate Railroad crossing northeast of Newton on Jasper County Highway T-12 N and […]

Jasper County, IA · 20h

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OSKALOOSA ANNOUNCES ELIMINATION OF FULL-TIME POSITIONS, OTHER BUDGET REDUCTIONS TO ADDRESS SHORTFALL

OSKALOOSA – The City of Oskaloosa is announcing a series of difficult budget reduction measures necessitated by ongoing changes to Iowa’s property tax system and the resulting financial impacts on local governments. For the City of Oskaloosa, property taxes provide approximately 76% of General Fund revenues, which support...

Oskaloosa, IA · 1d
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Marion County Sheriff’s Report – 11-9-26

IN THE PAST 24 HOURS MARION COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPUTIES RESPONDED TO 24 CALLS FOR SERVICE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: NINE EXTRA PATROL REQUESTS…TWO DOGS…TWO RETURN CALLS…TWO RESCUES…ONE INCOMPLETE 911…ONE VIOLATION OF A NO CONTACT ORDER…ONE FIREWORKS…ONE HORSE…ONE SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE…ONE RECKLESS DRIVER…ONE SUSPICIOUS PERSON…ONE MOTORIST ASSIST AND ONE OTHER CALL FOR SERVICE.

Marion County, IA · 2d
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Pella, Iowa: A Small Town Stuck in 1882

In the late 1800s, Iowa was a place of muddy roads, horse-drawn wagons, ambitious little towns, and people with a remarkable talent for building a life out of open prairie. The railroad was changing the landscape, brick storefronts were replacing wooden ones, and Main Street was where a town made its living. Plenty of small […]

Pella, IA · 23h

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Central lose final home football game

PELLA – The Central College football game came up short in its final home game of the season at Ron and Joyce Schipper Stadium Saturday, falling 28-7 to Wartburg College. Central (5-4, 3-3 American Rivers Conference) fell behind 14-0 in the first quarter and despite its best efforts could not catch Wartburg (7-2, 6-0 conference.)

Pella, IA · 2d

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Cases filed in Poweshiek County District Court Nov. 2

MONTEZUMA — Chelsea Jo McCurry, 37, of Grinnell, was charged Nov. 3 in Poweshiek County District Court with criminal mischief, second degree, a Class D felony. According to Grinnell police, McCurry caused about $2,000 worth of property damage about 7:57 a.m. Nov. 3 at 817 Seventh Ave. in Grinnell. The criminal complaint filed with the court says McCurry was in a physical altercation inside the home, which was not her place of residence, and was locked out after she left. She smashed a bedroom window in attempt to gain entry, police say. McCurry was also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana, first offense, after police found syringes and a green, leafy substance in a backpack police say belongs to McCurry. Roni Jo Hobbs, 47, of Grinnell, was charged Nov. 4 with burglary in the first degree, a Class B felony, in the same incident. A criminal complaint filed with the court says that that Hobbs went to 817 Seventh Ave. about 7:57 a.m. Nov. 3 to talk to the father of one of her children, looked in a window and found him with McCurry. According to the complaint, Hobbs entered the bedroom through an open window

Grinnell, IA · 1d

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New Oskaloosa Nonprofit Aims to Empower Youth

A new nonprofit organization in Oskaloosa is preparing to make a difference in the lives of local teenagers by offering mentorship, physical fitness, and valuable life skills to help young people build a brighter future. Fighting Forward, founded by local first responders, is designed to provide a safe, supportive environment...

Oskaloosa, IA · 2d

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GRADY KENNEDY HEADLINES OSKALOOSA FOOTBALL ALL-DISTRICT SELECTIONS

All-District teams have been announced for Iowa high school football, and the Class 4A District 4 honorees include a total of 10 members of the Oskaloosa Indians. Senior OL/DL Grady Kennedy was the lone member of the Indians to be named to the All-District first team. Seniors Tyler Edgar, Cael Ashman, and Logan Hendricks, as well as junior Barrett Rinehart-Lynch, were all named to the All-District second team; and seniors Kaden Toubekis, Dawson Boertje, and Ayden Plumb, as well as juniors Aaron Dye and Colton Shaffer, were each named All-District honorable mentions.

Oskaloosa, IA · 1d

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Iowa Democrats flip seats, Poweshiek County rides the blue wave

The 2026 midterm has ended a near decade of unified Republican control in Iowa. Poweshiek County had over 60 perent turnout, with 500 more voters than in the 2022 midterms. Democratic candidates made significant gains in Poweshiek County, compared to margins of victory in previous elections. Poweshiek County voted 16 points more Democratic than in the 2024 presidential election.

Poweshiek County, IA · 2d