Race to Stop Suicide As part of his continued efforts to recognize Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Daniel Dye delivered Race to Stop Suicide bracelets to team haulers and media members at World Wide Technology Raceway. Established in 2018, Race to Stop Suicide’s mission is to create awareness about mental health and suicide prevention awareness by […]
by Katie McKellar, Alixel Cabrera and Kyle Dunphey, Iowa Capital Dispatch September 10, 2025 Conservative activist Charlie Kirk has died after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University in Orem on Wednesday. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said in a news conference Wednesday afternoon that a person of interest was in custody, but […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — What began as a single social media post from a longtime Oskaloosa High School art teacher has spiraled into one of the most disruptive controversies to strike the Oskaloosa Community School District in recent memory. Within hours of its appearance online, the post drew thousands of reactions, ignited a wave of political […]
A Wapello County Sheriff’s Office Press Release On September 10, 2025, at approximately 2:20 PM, the Wapello County Sheriff’s Office and the Iowa State Patrol responded to a motor vehicle–pedestrian accident at the intersection of N. Merino and Elm Street in Eddyville, Wapello County, Iowa. The pedestrian involved was a 10-year-old female who was crossing […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — More than 90 student leaders from 10 southeast Iowa schools met at Oskaloosa High School on Wednesday for the Southeast District Officer Boot Camp, a training day focused on helping executive board officers lead their councils. “We are training the trainers,” said OHS teacher Kim Gile, who serves as executive director of […]
The Youth Outdoor Field Day event is an annual family favorite! Mahaska County Conservation and many other local organizations are offering a wide range of outdoor activities for kids and their families to enjoy. This year’s event will be held at the Russell Wildlife Area on Saturday, September 13, from 8:00 am until noon. The […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Oskaloosa Youth Sports Foundation will hold its annual “Old Shoe Game” on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 1 p.m. The community event will take place at 498 North 2nd Street in Oskaloosa and will combine football, food, and fundraising to support the fight against breast cancer. The matchup will feature Osky1 […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Excitement is building in Mahaska County as United Way prepares for its annual Day of Caring this week, an event that mobilizes volunteers to complete service projects across the community. This year’s effort will include 29 projects at a variety of sites. Volunteers will assist residents at their homes, paint the playground […]
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — The Oskaloosa School Board worked through a full agenda during its regular meeting on September 9, 2025, at the George Daily Auditorium, covering staffing updates, facility projects, financial planning, and policy revisions. The meeting began with standard approvals of minutes, financials, and claims before the board turned its attention to personnel matters. […]
Ottumwa, Iowa (September 10, 2025) – Ottumwa Rotary Club is pleased to announce the 45th Annual ‘Rotary’ Chicken Barbeque will take place Tuesday, September 30, at Bridge View Center Expo Hall, located at located at 102 Church Street, Ottumwa, Iowa. Drive-thru is available 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.; dine-in is available 4 p.m. – 7 […]
