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September 23, 2023 OTTUMWA, IOWA – Update – Gregory Showalter has been taken into custody. More details will be released at a later time. We thank everyone that provided information that lead to the arrest of Showalter. September, 22, 2023 OTTUMWA, IOWA – The Ottumwa Police Department and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation is […]
Sep 22 2023 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, IOWA — Oskaloosa Schools homecoming week celebrations begin on Monday, September 25. As the week unfolds, the community and school will be celebrating with an array of activities, including a powderpuff football and volleyball game. A highlight of the week will be the parade, set to take place in downtown Oskaloosa on Thursday at […]
Sep 22 2023 | Posted in
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Kacy Lee Hartman July 4, 2023 – September 20, 2023 Columbia, Iowa | Age 2 months, 16 days Kacy Lee Hartman, infant son of Daniel Hartman and Tiffany Furnald of Columbia, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Knoxville Hospital and Clinics in Knoxville, Iowa. He was born on July 4, 2023, at […]
Sep 22 2023 | Posted in
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Mark Joel Haselhuhn June 3, 1954 – September 21, 2023 Eddyville, Iowa | Age 69 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mark Joel Haselhuhn, a beloved father, husband, farmer, grandfather, and believer. He departed this world on September 21, 2023. Mark was born on June 3, 1954, in Albia, Iowa, […]
Sep 22 2023 | Posted in
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by Megan Baker The 7th grade A/B volleyball team was back in action last night against Pella Christian. Our girls received their aggressive serves like champs and battled the entire night. Even though we came up short we are so proud of our girls and the way they played together as a team. Sienna: 3 […]

GRINNELL, Iowa – Grinnell College’s Sophie Weber ’25 has been named the Midwest Conference Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week. Weber, a libero from Carmel, Ind. (Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory), had 32 digs against Wartburg College and currently leads the MWC in digs per set with 5.59. That average ranks 21st nationally. The MWC Offensive Player […]
Sep 19 2023 | Posted in
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OSKALOOSA, IOWA — A new chef is leading the food service program at Oskaloosa Schools this year, and will usher in a new vision and opportunity for students and staff meals. Most recently, Oldes served as the executive chef of One Eleven Public House in Knoxville, Iowa. There, she oversaw recipe creation, menu planning, food […]
Sep 19 2023 | Posted in
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NEW SHARON – Homecoming week tipped off Monday as the North Mahaska Warhawks outlasted BGM to take a 3-0 win over the visiting Bears. NM rolled in set one 25-10 then fought off the Bears 25-22 in set two and took the third set 25-17. Regan Grewe got the ball rolling with a pair of […]

For public release: On September 16th at 11:28 PM, New Sharon Fire was requested in the 2100 block of 175th Street for a structure fire. Firefighters from New Sharon and Oskaloosa quickly extinguished the fire. Crews remained on scene for another 1.5 hours conducting overhaul operations. New Sharon Fire was assisted by: Oskaloosa Fire Department, […]
Sep 19 2023 | Posted in
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An Oskaloosa Police Department Press Release September 15, 2023 Oskaloosa Police Department On 9-14-23, officers were notified of a male exposing himself at Edmundson Park. Officers were given a description of the vehicle and location. When officers arrived, they observed a car matching the description leaving a parking space at Edmundson Park. Officers conducted a […]
Sep 15 2023 | Posted in
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