Beacon News

Severe thunderstorms in the early morning hours Thursday were just the first round.

Reclaiming land and protecting waterways from runoff contaminated by abandoned coal mines is a team effort, and several organizations gathered Tuesday morning just outside Beacon for a field day to celebrate those efforts.

Two Mahaska County women face up to 20 years in prison after being accused of theft and joint criminal conduct.

Members of the William Penn football and track teams help with basketball drills Monday evening at the YMCA for the annual Bitty Basketball program.

Mayor David Dixon offered his support for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oskaloosa by signing a proclamation declaring January Mentoring Month not once, but twice.

The American Cancer Society's Annual Daffodil Days campaign is a sure sign of impending spring.

The Iowa Egg Council's entries for the White House Easter Egg Decorating Contest are on display in the foyer of the Oskaloosa Public Library through the month of January.

William Penn students indulged in the confrontational mind of a well-known comedian named Preacher Moss Thursday at the student union.

City Attorney and acting city manager Randy DeGeest and Police Chief Jake McGee met with the Civil Service Commission on Thursday to discuss the search for a new fire chief.

A heavy gust gave Troy and Deanna Bemis a rude awakening early Saturday morning as it took off half of their barn's roof.