Police: Knoxville Man Hit Victim in the Face with Glass Bottle
A central Iowa man was charged with a felony after allegedly hitting another man with a glass bottle in July.
Gavyn Thordarson of Knoxville, 19,...
Fairfield’s Maharishi School Named Iowa’s Top Private High School for Ninth Straight Year
Maharishi School in Fairfield has been named the No. 1 private high school in Iowa by Niche.com for the ninth consecutive year, according to...
OPD: Man Hid Meat in Pants, Left Store without Paying
An Ottumwa man is accused of stealing meat from a local store and hiding the stolen items in an unconventional location before walking out...
City of Fairfield Reports Four Sanitary Sewer Overflows Following Heavy Rainfall
The City of Fairfield experienced four sanitary sewer overflows during the heavy rainfall that fell last week between the night of September 29th and...
Hometown Heroes Cemetery Tour Coming to Ottumwa
The Ottumwa Hy-Noon Kiwanis Club is inviting the community to step back in time during the Bob Swanson Memorial Cemetery Tour, “Hometown Heroes,” on...
Ottumwa Habitat for Humanity Accepting Homeownership Applications
Ottumwa Habitat for Humanity is now accepting applications from individuals and families interested in becoming homeowners through its homeownership program.
The program is designed to...
Webinar to Focus on Rising Evictions Across Iowa
Evictions are on the rise across Iowa, creating challenges for families trying to stay in their homes and for communities working to address housing...
Mental health professionals sanctioned for improper client relationships
Several Iowa mental health professionals have been charged recently with violating regulations concerning their relationships with clients.
Among the most recent cases is that of...
Teacher who sued Iowa school district for students’ ‘racist’ acts wins $425,000
A school teacher who alleged the Ottumwa public schools encouraged students’ racist behavior by failing to impose sufficient discipline has won a $425,000 judgment...
DNR fines companies for littering, fish kill, excessive air and wastewater emissions
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is levying thousands of dollars in fines against companies that violated various environmental regulations.
Consent orders published by DNR...
