In Honor of Those Who Served: Understanding Vietnam Veterans Day
Soldier's Prayer
Dear God,
As I stand on the front lines, I ask for Your protection and guidance. Grant me the strength to perform my duties...
Facebook Sting Operation Results in Felony Charges for Ottumwa Resident
An undercover operation by a local sheriff's department targeted predatory behavior on social media, posing as a young female.
On March 12, 2026, at approximately...
Next Group of Iowa National Guard Soldiers Return from Middle East Deployment
The Iowa National Guard confirms that the next group of Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division are now on...
Humane World for Animals Presents Humane Law Enforcement Award to Iowa State Sheriffs’ &...
Humane World for Animals presented its Humane Law Enforcement Award today at the Iowa State Capitol to the Iowa State Sheriffs’ & Deputies’ Association (ISSDA) in recognition...
Hoyt Sherman Place Foundation Presents “An Exploration of Baseball’s History in Iowa” Wednesday, May...
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Hoyt Sherman Place Foundation, in partnership with historian John Liepa and the Des Moines Civil War Roundtable, presents a special exhibit...
Keota Issues Boil Order Following Water System Pressure Loss
UPDATE: The boil order for the City of Keota has been lifted.The City of Keota has issued a boil water order that is currently in...
Master Conservationist program to be offered
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will offer the Iowa Master Conservationist program spring 2026 in Region 18, Jasper, Poweshiek, Marion and Mahaska Counties. The program will meet...
Iowa State Auditor Releases Report on City of Sigourney, Cites Twelve Findings
Iowa Auditor of State Rob Sand released an audit report on the City of Sigourney for the fiscal year ended June 30th, 2025, revealing...
Ottumwa Woman Charged with Felony Drug Possession Following Fairfield Traffic Stop
An Ottumwa woman faces two felony drug charges following a traffic stop in Fairfield on Wednesday, March 25th.
Brianna McConnell, 25, was charged with two...
OPD: Man Threatened Person, Caused $1,000 Worth of Damage
An Ottumwa man was arrested after allegedly damaging property and threatening an individual inside a local business.
48-year-old Josiah Phipps was charged with first-degree harassment...
