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Police: Man Put Autistic Victim in Chokehold

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An Ottumwa man was arrested after police say he strangled an individual with autism during an altercation. 35-year-old Matthew Lenger was charged with willful injury,...

New Details Released On Mt. Pleasant Shooting

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More information has been released regarding a Tuesday shooting incident near Mt. Pleasant's Iowa Wesleyan College. According to a press release, at around 8:30 p.m....

Shots Fired Near Iowa Wesleyan Campus

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A Tuesday night shooting near Iowa Wesleyan University caused the campus to shelter in place as authorities continue to investigate. According to the school, the...

Green Nominated for Principal of the Year

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The Cardinal Community School District announced its middle school principal was nominated for an award. Cindy Green, a Cardinal administrator since 2010, is the current...

Police: SE Iowa Man Sexually Abused, Gave Drugs to Minor

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A southeast Iowa man who was arrested last week for enticing a minor earlier this month faces more charges after authorities allege he engaged...

Human Remains Found in Jefferson County

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Human remains discovered in Jefferson County have prompted an investigation. Jefferson County Attorney Chauncey Moulding says on April 8th, the remains of an individual were...

Two Hospice Bereavement Groups to Resume Meeting

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Hospice, Serving Davis and Wapello Counties announced two bereavement groups will resume meeting this month after suspending the groups due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "Men's...

Ottumwa Schools Announces New Administrative Hires

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The Ottumwa Community School District will be adding three new hires to its administrative ranks. Brad McCloskey will be the new Associate Superintendent of the...

Iowa Supreme Court Declines to Hear Appeal of Two Accused Teens

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Iowa's highest court will not hear an appeal of two Fairfield teenagers accused of killing a teacher. On Thursday, the Iowa Supreme Court declined applications...

Danville Pair Accused of Messaging, Attempting to Meet Up with 13-Year-Old

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A southeast Iowa man and woman were arrested after authorities say the pair attempted to meet up with a minor to engage in sexual...