Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Katie’s Law Passage out of House Judiciary Committee
Attorney General Brenna Bird announced that Katie’s Law, a key bill in her 2026 Legislative Priorities, passed out of the Judiciary committee today in...
Ottumwa Community School District Highlights Standards-Based Learning Transition in Community Panel Discussion
The Ottumwa Community School District (OCSD) is excited to share insights from a recent panel discussion centered on the district’s implementation of Standards-Based Learning...
Ash Street Closure for Sewer Separation Project
North Ash Street between East Fourth Street and Center Avenue is closing as work continues on Phase 8, Division 3 of the City’s ongoing...
James Street Closure Scheduled for February 19
Beginning Thursday, February 19, 2026, James Street willbe closed just south of Mary Street due to concrete work.
The closure is expected to last...
Marion County Sheriff Reports Arrest After Alleged Assault and Knife Threat
Authorities responded to a reported harassment incident that escalated into a physical confrontation involving an alleged weapon.
On February 13 at approximately 4:17 p.m., the...
8th Annual Family Fest on Saturday, March 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free Community Event
Bridge View Center, in collaboration with partners Alliant Energy and Ottumwa Regional Health Center, presents the 8th Annual Family Fest to be held on...
City of Ottumwa News Release – City of Ottumwa Reminds Residents of Open Burning...
With continued dry and windy weather, the City of Ottumwa is reminding residents to follow local ordinances regarding yard waste and recreational fires. Recent...
Case IH Puma series tractor enhances movement and operator experience
AUDIO: Shawn Duren, livestock product specialist for Case IH
Case IH recently launched its all-new Puma series tractor that features the latest in precision technology,...
Dual chamber balers improve field efficiency for producers
AUDIO: Cort Morris, product manager, Kubota
A new dual-chamber baler with single-row output is helping address labor challenges that continue in the ag sector.
Cort Morris,...
Managing risk through uncertainty
It is the middle of winter, but farmers are thinking ahead and planning for the spring planting season and facing another year of poor...
