Bridge to Be Named after Long-Time Employee & City Council Member
A popular bridge in Ottumwa will be named after a long-time employee of the city and city council member.
On October 25, friends and family...
Holly Berg Announced as 2023 Gene Schultz Community Service Award Recipient
Each year, Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress presents the Gene Schultz Community Service Award to an individual whose volunteer service to the community best...
Road Notification from Wapello County
Wapello County- Whiskey Ridge between 180th Avenue and 194th Avenue will be closed to replace a culvert. The closure will start Monday, October...
St. Joseph Hospital Site Reclaimed by Local Ownership
The property that was occupied by Saint Joseph's Hospital but remained dormant after its demolition has new local ownership.
The Greater Ottumwa Development Foundation (a...
Tornado Watch Issued
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch until 8pm tonight. This watch is in effect for Jefferson, Keokuk, Washington, Benton, Iowa...
Iowa Secretary of State Thanks Poll Workers
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is launching an awareness campaign to thank Iowa poll workers for their work in helping Iowa’s elections process...
Ottumwa Man Wins $10,000 Lottery Prize
A southeast Iowa man has won a $10,000 lottery prize.
Robert “Bob” Gomez won the first prize of $10,000 in the Iowa Lottery’s “Starry Night”...
Oskaloosa Schools Launches “Five to Thrive”
The Oskaloosa Schools has launched a five-year strategic plan to enhance extracurricular experiences for students in grades 7-12, titled “Five to Thrive.” The long-term...
City of Ottumwa Announces Rainbow Trout Stocking
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will be stocking 1,500 rainbow trout in the pond at the east side of Wapello Street by the...
Ernst: Hamas Reign of Terror Must Be Stopped
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst took a trip to Israel where a recent attack from a terrorist organization has sparked a declaration of war from...