Ottumwa Radio

The Ottumwa Community School District announced it will relocate its District Office to a new, centralized location effective April 29. The district says the move signifies a strategic decision to enhance accessibility and efficiency for students, parents, and community members. Located at 115 N Ferry St, along the East wing of Evans Junior High School, the new District Office...

If you want to celebrate Arbor Day by planting a tree, ISU Extension and Outreach is offering instructions Selecting the right tree helps ensure it will be a long-lived addition to your landscape. Planting trees requires specific steps and aftercare to ensure a successful outcome. In this article, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists answer your questions about...

Salsa is many people’s favorite condiment.  It can be used in many ways; is easy make, and fairly easy to grow the ingredients.   Come and learn how to grow the tomatoes, peppers, and onions on May 10 will be the topic at Noon by Mahaska County Extension Horticulture and Education Program Coordinator Suzette Striegel.  The presentation will be held...

Patti Lynn Durflinger, 72, of Eldon, IA passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at the Cranston Family Funeral Home in Fairfield, IA with Pastor David Bowden officiating. Burial will be held in the Eldon Cemetery at...

Gregory Dean Gates, 72, of Otley, formerly of Ottumwa, died at 9:45 p.m. April 24, 2024 at his home. He was born March 31, 1952 in Ottumwa to Harvey J. and Helen A. Goode Gates. A 1971 graduate of Ottumwa High School, Greg had worked at Universal Rundel before starting his career at Burlington Northern Railroad. Also working as a conductor...

Dixie Lee Paulos, 85, of Bloomfield, died at 12:05 p.m. April 23, 2024 at Hospice House in Ottumwa. She was born January 26, 1939 in Ottumwa to Jack Ross and Mary Ellen Baxter Lawson. She married Nathan E. Paulos Jr. November 4, 1972. A graduate of Ottumwa High School, Dixie attended Truman State University and Indian Hills Community College, earning her...

Linda Gott, 63, of Oskaloosa, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024, at her home in Oskaloosa. Linda Jo Gott, one of 12 children born to Edgar Lewis and Lela May (McCain) Playle, was born on August 29, 1960, in Oskaloosa. She was a 1979 graduate of Oskaloosa High School and then began working at Hardee’s Restaurant. On November 23, 1979,...

In a press release, the City of Ottumwa described the origins and process of its prescribed burn. In 2016, the City of Ottumwa initiated a water quality improvement project through a program with the Iowa DNR and the State Revolving Fund. Part of this project is the restoration of 9.5 acres of oak savannah in the northern portion of Memorial...

The body of a Centerville man, reported missing since 2018, was found in Missouri. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the remains of 24-year-old Sebastian Tyrese Husted was found in Mercer County on Tuesday. Officials were able to positively identify Husted on Thursday. Husted was 18 when he was reported missing. Husted was last seen on January 22, 2018. He worked...

https://youtu.be/JlrmGBPiaIg The Albia Chamber Ambassadors stopped by Ogle's Greenhouse today. The new owners gave a tour and showed off the remodeled showroom. They also talked about their 30th Anniversary celebration coming up. On Saturday May 4th, they will have live music, a Pho food truck, sweet treats, great deals and promotions, and other activities throughout the day. Ogle's will be...