Gov. Reynolds issues statement about overnight shooting in Iowa City
Gov. Reynolds today issued the following statement regarding an overnight shooting in Iowa City:
“Kevin’s and my prayers this morning are with the victims and their families. This senseless act of violence has devastated the university...
Ottumwa Firefighters Respond to Sheffield Street Blaze
A fire broke out in a second-floor apartment, prompting a swift response from local first responders.
On April 18th at approximately 4:23 PM, Ottumwa first...
Tornado Watch Issued for Central and Southeast Iowa
The National Weather Service has issued Tornado Watch 129, which remains in effect until 8 PM CDT this evening. This watch encompasses 32 counties...
Ottumwa School District Monitoring Weather; Early Dismissal to Proceed as Scheduled
School officials are closely monitoring incoming weather conditions expected to impact the area. At this time, dismissal will proceed as scheduled at 1:00 PM.
The...
Access Energy Cooperative 2026 Scholarships Announced
Congratulations to area high school students who were recently named as recipients of the 2025 Access Energy Cooperative scholarship program!
Receiving a $1500 award...
Ottumwa Woman Faces Drug Charges after Traffic Stop
A traffic stop led to the arrest of an Ottumwa woman earlier this week.
Terri Haines, 33, was charged with a controlled substance violation (Class...
National Weather Service Confirms Three Tornadoes in Eastern Iowa During Tuesday Storms
The National Weather Service has confirmed that three tornadoes touched down across eastern Iowa during Tuesday evening’s severe weather outbreak, leaving behind scattered damage...
Severe Weather Concerns Prompt Rescheduling of Family Fun Night at the Library to May...
Family Fun Night at the Library has been postponed due to forecasts calling for severe thunderstorms and the potential for tornado development in the...
With GOP defections, US House passes bill extending legal status for 350,000 Haitians
The U.S. House on Thursday passed a measure that would extend Temporary Protected Status for Haiti for three years, in a rare rebuke by the...
Iowa House Republicans introduce latest property tax ‘compromise’ proposal
Iowa House Republicans released the latest iteration of a potential property tax compromise Thursday — but a final solution is yet to be found...
