In Honor of Those Who Served: Understanding Vietnam Veterans Day
Soldier's Prayer
Dear God,
As I stand on the front lines, I ask for Your protection and guidance. Grant me the strength to perform my duties...
Facebook Sting Operation Results in Felony Charges for Ottumwa Resident
An undercover operation by a local sheriff's department targeted predatory behavior on social media, posing as a young female.
On March 12, 2026, at approximately...
Next Group of Iowa National Guard Soldiers Return from Middle East Deployment
The Iowa National Guard confirms that the next group of Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division are now on...
Humane World for Animals Presents Humane Law Enforcement Award to Iowa State Sheriffs’ &...
Humane World for Animals presented its Humane Law Enforcement Award today at the Iowa State Capitol to the Iowa State Sheriffs’ & Deputies’ Association (ISSDA) in recognition...
Hoyt Sherman Place Foundation Presents “An Exploration of Baseball’s History in Iowa” Wednesday, May...
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Hoyt Sherman Place Foundation, in partnership with historian John Liepa and the Des Moines Civil War Roundtable, presents a special exhibit...
OPD: Man Threatened Person, Caused $1,000 Worth of Damage
An Ottumwa man was arrested after allegedly damaging property and threatening an individual inside a local business.
48-year-old Josiah Phipps was charged with first-degree harassment...
Ag economist concerned about input picture for 2027 crops
An agricultural economist at the University of Illinois says he’s concerned that climbing fertilizer prices may impact farmers’ ability to adequately manage crops in...
Iowa farmers may begin soybean planting as early as this weekend
Vittetoe says despite a blizzard last week, soil moisture is on the drier side.
An extension agronomist covering southeast and east central Iowa says soybean...
Shortage of rural veterinarians drives Iowa tax break proposal
A proposed tax break in the Iowa Senate would benefit veterinarians who are Iowa high school graduates and choose to practice in the state.
Jennifer...
As No Kings protests grow, a bigger question looms: What comes next?
Thousands of protests are scheduled across the United States on Saturday as part of the “No Kings” movement opposing President Donald Trump’s administration.
Organizers expect...
