Ernst, Grassley Lead Resolution Honoring Iowan Ray Gaesser
U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) are leading the Ray Gaesser Memorial Farm Safety Week resolution to honor the life and legacy of Ray Gaesser. Gaesser...
Sun Overexposure Can Be a Major Safety Risk for Farm Workers
During National Farm Safety and Health Week, Sept. 21-25, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach reminds farm workers that extended time outdoors increases the...
Church and Weller Intersection to See Lane Closure
The intersection of Church Street and Weller Avenue in Ottumwa will have a lane closure beginning Monday, September 28, 2026, weather permitting.
The closure is...
Jefferson Street Bridge Closing September 29
The Jefferson Street Bridge will close to motorists beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday, September 29, 2026, to allow crews to replace a damaged expansion...
Iowa Trust and Savings Bank $10,000.00 Charitable Contribution to Rathbun Area YMCA
Renate Deininger, CEO and President of Iowa Trust and Savings Bank, recently presented a check for $10,000 to Garrett Ross, CEO of the Rathbun...
Lisa Duff Named Oktoberfest Kiddie Parade Grand Marshal
South Ottumwa Savings Bank has selected Lisa Duff, ISU Extension and Outreach K-12 Coordinator, as the 2026 Oktoberfest Kiddie Parade Grand Marshal.
Duff has spent...
Forecast indicates at least 1.5 inches of rain expected statewide over next week
A meteorologist with Iowa State University Extension says Iowans should expect clouds and rain through Sunday morning, with a brief break Monday before storms...
Annual Toy Ride Set for October 10
The ABATE of Iowa District 14 will host the 10th Annual Jim Cassens Memorial Toy Ride on Saturday, October 10, 2026. The event brings...
Fairfield Teacher Heidi Grunwald Named 2026 Iowa Masonic Teacher of the Year
Fairfield High School teacher Heidi Grunwald has been named the 2026 Iowa Masonic Teacher of the Year, according to a press release from Fairfield...
Federal agencies to collaborate to ‘strengthen’ review of glyphosate
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services plans to collaborate on research with other federal agencies as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency evaluates...
