A Special Mother’s Day Message from Ottumwa Radio
From all of us here at Ottumwa Radio, we want to take a moment today—on this very special Mother’s Day—to speak straight from the...
Blue Zoo Des Moines to Close: A Heartfelt Farewell to the Community
Blue Zoo Des Moines revealed that it will be closing its doors for good on May 25th, Memorial Day. The decision comes after extensive...
Breaking News: Verdict Reached in Lewis Trial
A stabbing incident in Ottumwa led to the arrest of a suspect facing multiple charges. The victim required medical attention for significant injuries, and...
Nation’s Largest One-Day Food Drive Collects Donations Across Iowa
The Stamp Out Hunger food drive takes place each year on the second Saturday in May, it will be held on May 9, 2026...
First Look: Renderings Released for Fairfield Middle School Expansion
Fairfield Community School District Superintendent Zach Wigle has shared the first photo renderings to Ottumwa Radio of the planned Fairfield Middle School expansion, offering...
Mother Charged in Long-Term Dependent Person Neglect Investigation in Wapello County
Authorities are investigating a serious child protection case involving the alleged failure to safeguard multiple dependent minors from long-term harm.
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Trump-appointed FEMA panel urges states should take the lead in disaster recovery
State governments should shoulder more of the cost and responsibility for natural disaster recovery, according to a report released Thursday by the Federal Emergency...
Nursing home resident dies after being ejected from wheelchair inside a van
An Iowa nursing home resident died last month after being catapulted out of her wheelchair while riding in one of the facility’s vans with...
Iowa hospital accused of harvesting patient’s organs without authorization
An Iowa hospital is facing a lawsuit for allegedly harvesting the organs of a deceased patient without first consulting with the patient’s next of...
Indianola Police Asking for Tips in Teen Disappearance
The Indianola Police Department and the Iowa Missing Person Information Clearinghouse are asking for the public’s help in locating 16-year-old Kriston Jeanette Harwood, who...
