U.S. Department of Education: Ottumwa Schools Failed to Protect Black Student from Racial Harassment
A U.S. Department of Education investigation concluded that the Ottumwa Community School District failed to protect a black student from repeated racial harassment from...
One Injured in Officer-Involved Shooting in Mount Pleasant
An individual was injured in an officer-involved shooting during a domestic disturbance call in Mount Plesant this past weekend.
At 10:04 PM on Saturday, officers...
Two Centerville School Staffers Placed on Administrative Leave
Two Centerville School staff members have been placed on administrative leave pending separate investigations, according to the school district.
In a statement released by the...
Ottumwa Man Accused of Stabbing Victim During Altercation
An Ottumwa man was arrested after an early Sunday morning altercation resulted in the stabbing of a male victim, according to police.
39-year-old Jonas Joseph...
Authorities Investigating Death of Ottumwa Man
Police are investigating the death of an Ottumwa man.
On Sunday at 5:07 AM, police were called to a residence on South Moore with a...
Two Dead, Three Injured in Henry County Crash
A Henry County accident over the weekend claimed the lives of two individuals and injured three others.
According to the Iowa State Patrol, a vehicle...
Date Announced for Oskaloosa Christmas Parade
Oskaloosa Main Street’s 35th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade will take place on Saturday, December 3rd in downtown Oskaloosa at 7:00 PM. Main Street Director,...
OFD Offers Thanksgiving Safety Reminders
The Ottumwa Fire Department wants to remind citizens to always practice fire safety in the kitchen during the holiday season. Thanksgiving is the leading...
Thanksgiving Closures Announced for Ottumwa
The city of Ottumwa announced closures for this week's Thanksgiving holiday.
City departments and offices at City Hall will be closed Thursday and Friday, November...
New Trial Date for Accused Fairfield Teen
A trial date for a Fairfield teenager accused of murdering a teacher was announced.
The jury trial for Jeremy Goodale, 17, has been scheduled for...
