DES MOINES, Iowa – An Oskaloosa man was sentenced on September 10, 2025, to 18 years in federal prison for the sexual exploitation of a child. According to public court documents, Matthew Scott Beal, 42, produced child pornography of a minor child. Beal also used the internet to distribute four videos of child pornography to […]
Joel Sims November 14, 1964 – September 13, 2025 Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 60 Joel Nolan Sims, age 60, of Oskaloosa, Iowa, passed away on September 13, 2025, at his home. He as born on November 14, 1964, in Knoxville, Iowa, to Mae Sims. Joel spent his early life in Oskaloosa, graduating from high school […]
JACKSONVILLE, ILL. – The Central College women’s soccer team traveled to Jacksonville, Illinois to take on Illinois College on Wednesday and continued its winning ways with a 2-0 victory backed by a strong performance from the junior class. After a scoreless first half the Dutch came out firing, scoring two early second half goals. The […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — Truman State University will welcome hundreds of prospective students and their families during Truman Experience Weekend, Oct. 3-4. The Truman Experience Weekend offers multiple opportunities for future students and their families to discover what Truman has to offer. Flexible scheduling allows for guests to personalize their visit and make the most of […]
