Iowa Medicaid Fraud Task Force Releases Final Recommendations
The Iowa Medicaid Fraud Elimination Task Force has released its final recommendations, outlining proposed changes aimed at strengthening fraud investigations, increasing penalties and improving...
Early Voting Surpasses 2022 Midterm Total
More than 46 million Americans had cast ballots ahead of Election Day as of early Friday, surpassing the total number of early votes recorded...
Caring for aging parents is getting more expensive
Costs are soaring for people who care for their older parents and other family members, according to a new study.
Out-of-pocket expenses are nearly 60%...
Ottumwa Park Campground Closes November 1
The 2026 camping season at Ottumwa Park Campground is coming to an end, with the campground scheduled to close for the season on Sunday,...
What to Do With Pumpkins After Halloween
As Halloween decorations come down, pumpkins do not have to go to the landfill. "Pumpkins are biodegradable and surprisingly useful even after Halloween," said...
Could this be the final time Iowans have to set their clocks back?
As Iowans prepare to change their clocks back an hour this weekend, there’s an outside chance this will be the last time we’ll have...
Slow harvest and rain could impact Iowa pheasant season opener Saturday
The first pheasant seasons opens Saturday and the DNR’s Mick Klemesrud says the surveys show you should be able to find birds.
“We do have...
Trump’s Sunday in-person rally in Dubuque cancelled, ‘tele-rally’ planned
President Donald Trump has canceled Sunday’s in-person rally in Dubuque and will speak at a “tele-rally” instead.
The Republican National Committee says Trump will reach...
Tune into the Past with Ottumwa Radio: Mystery Surrounds Ottumwa’s Haunted Grave
As Halloween approaches, stories of unexplained encounters and local legends once again capture the imagination. Among the stories associated with Ottumwa is the haunting...
Gov. Reynolds issues Medicaid Fraud Elimination Task Force final report
Governor Kim Reynolds has issued the final report from the Medicaid Fraud Elimination Task Force, which was established by executive order on July 1, 2026. The...
