MAHASKA COUNTY – Multiple law enforcement agencies searched for subjects related to an armed robbery at an Oskaloosa convenience store on Tuesday. The Oskaloosa Police Department was assisted by the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Office and Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation after three people displayed a firearm and fled Kwik Star. A multiple-hour searched followed and three arrests were made, with several nearby businesses and organizations entering a lockdown due to the nature of the investigation.
DAVIS COUNTY – A southern Iowa school has cancelled its high school football season. WHO-13 reports Davis County won’t compete this fall due to low participation and concerns over player safety. The team was schedule to play its first competition in just a few weeks.
URBANDALE – One of the nation’s largest convenience stores is planning its first Iowa location. KCCI-TV reports Urbandale will be the home of the first Buc-ees near Interstate 80 and 35. The community’s planning and zoning commission voted to begin negotiations with the company. Concerns were brought up at Monday’s meeting about Buc-ee’s history of trademark disputes and legal actions.
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