States, FTC secure settlement in suit against Corteva pesticide loyalty programs
The Federal Trade Commission along with state attorneys general, including Iowa’s, have reached a settlement with the seed and pesticide manufacturer Corteva Inc. in...
Gov. Reynolds calls special session to amend MEGA program
Governor Reynolds will convene the General Assembly of Iowa on Friday, October 2, 2026, at 8:30 a.m., for a special session with the sole...
Flood Watch Issued Across Area
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Wapello, Appanoose and Davis counties, including Ottumwa, Centerville and Bloomfield.
The watch begins at 7...
Ottumwa Waterworks Experiencing Phone Outage
UPDATE: Ottumwa Waterworks reports that its phone and internet services have been restored following an outage caused by a severed fiber line.
Customers can now...
Iowa farmer says fuel costs are reaching critical levels
Duane Aistrope:
A southwest Iowa farmer says over-the-road diesel costs are adding up fast.
Duane Aistrope says he booked 75% of his fall needs back in...
Persistent rains keep combines parked in eastern Iowa
Lance Lillibridge:
An eastern Iowa farmer says he’s not expecting to get started on corn harvest anytime soon.
Lance Lillibridge raises a corn-on-corn rotation near Vinton...
Rain delays Iowa harvest as corn progress falls behind average
Wet, cool weather is slowing harvest in Iowa
USDA’s latest weekly crop progress update shows 5 percent of corn has been harvested as of Sunday,...
New Map Helps Iowa Landowners Find Conservation Professionals
Farmers and landowners across Iowa now have a new way to find conservation professionals working in their area.
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has...
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Launching K9 Program Fundraiser
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is raising funds to support its K9 program, with proceeds going directly toward equipment, training aids, and other resources...
2026 Oktoberfest Parades Street Closures
Ottumwa’s annual Oktoberfest celebration is coming up, and motorists should be prepared for several temporary street closures during the Kiddie Parade and Main Parade.
The...
