US Geological Survey study shows rising nutrient loads in rivers
New modeling from the U.S. Geological Survey shows nutrient loads in rivers across the nation increased between 2000 and 2020, largely due to nutrients...
Tune into the Past with Ottumwa Radio: All Souls’ Day Hit-and-Run
More than a century has passed since two Catholic nuns were struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver on an All Souls’ Day evening...
Gov. Reynolds appoints Iowa Lottery Administrator
Governor Kim Reynolds today announced her appointment of Stephen Waymire as Administrator of the Iowa Lottery.
Waymire has served as the Iowa Lottery’s Investigations Bureau Chief and a member of its executive management team...
Senate Confirms Cedar Rapids Native for U.S. Court of International Trade
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Cedar Rapids native and University of Iowa graduate Kara Marie Westercamp to serve as a judge on the United...
Van Buren County Schools Propose $10.1 Million Middle School Addition
Van Buren County Community School District Superintendent Jeremy Hissem is asking the community to weigh in on a proposed $10.1 million addition to the...
Residents Urge Jefferson County to Strengthen Data Center Regulations
A group of Jefferson County residents appeared before the Board of Supervisors on Monday, July 20th to urge stricter regulations in the county's draft...
Ottumwa Council Tables Finance Director Appointment
The Ottumwa City Council meeting was sponsored by Jakki and Fonzi with Cars & Cash, located on North Madison Avenue in Ottumwa.
The Ottumwa City...
OPD: Man Committed Assault, Cut Own Wrists in Front of Child
Police say an Ottumwa man assaulted an individual and gravely injured himself in the presence of a toddler earlier this month.
Juan Harland, 22, was...
Police: Ottumwa Woman Repeatedly Struck Jailer in the Groin after Arrest
An Ottumwa woman is accused of repeatedly hitting a jailer after her arrest on Saturday.
Felicia Baxter, 32, was charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief, a...
US Education Department veterans blast Trump plan to transfer programs
Former U.S. Department of Education officials in Republican and Democratic administrations sounded the alarm Monday over the agency’s efforts to outsource its special education...
