Sand says prison staff should be classified as public safety employees, expanding their bargaining...
Rob Sand, the Democratic Party’s nominee for governor, says it makes sense to classify staff in Iowa’s prison system as public safety employees, which...
Iowa’s Rail Safety Week aims to keep motorists safe — and alive
Many thousands of Iowa motorists roll over railroad tracks every day without thinking much about them, but a new campaign, “See Tracks, Think Train,”...
Jefferson County 4-H Hosting Find Out Night on October 5th
In celebration of National 4-H Week, October 4th through 10th, Jefferson County Extension is inviting area youth and families to a 4-H Find Out...
Iowa Receives Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Award
The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, or OSMRE, has awarded the 2026 Interior States Region Abandoned Mine Land, or AML, Reclamation Award...
Ottumwa Schools Announces 2026 Hall of Fame Inductees
The Ottumwa High School Hall of Fame Committees are proud to announce the 2026 Class for the Ottumwa Schools Hall of Fame, recognizing six...
Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce to Host Annual Manufacturer’s Appreciation Luncheon on October 8
The Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Manufacturer’s Appreciation Luncheon on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at the Fairfield Arts & Convention...
Tune into the Past with Ottumwa Radio: Burned Car Leads to 2000 Homicide Investigation
What began as an investigation into a burned-out vehicle near Eldon in April 2000 turned into a homicide case after firefighters discovered a body...
Grassley Continues Push to Lower Consumer Costs: Renews Calls for Permanent E15, Temporary Diesel...
My colleagues know that I come to the floor quite often to talk about the issue of ethanol and how the benefits of E15...
Council Bluffs Teen to Receive Carnegie Medal
A Council Bluffs teenager is being recognized for stepping in to help his father during a violent attack last December.
Sixteen-year-old Erik Opal has been...
Attorney General Brenna Bird Highlights Office’s Success Training Nurses for Sexual Assault Victims
Attorney General Brenna Bird today highlighted the success of her office’s program for nurses who are trained to help victims of sexual assaults.
As part...
