Pella Sergeants Earn FBI-LEEDA Trilogy Award
Two Pella police sergeants have completed an advanced leadership training program and earned a distinguished award recognizing their commitment to professional development.
The Pella Police...
Keota School Bus Found in Ditch After Being Stolen from Washington
A Keota school bus was found in a ditch on a rural Washington County road Monday afternoon after being reported stolen from Washington.
According to...
Baby Girl Declared Safe Haven in October
Through the Safe Haven Law, a baby girl, born October 16 is now in the care and custody of the Iowa Department of Health...
Manhole Work to Begin on West Finley Avenue
City of Ottumwa crews will begin manhole raising work Monday, October 26, at the intersection of Wildwood Drive and West Finley Avenue.
The project will...
Have You Voted Yet? Election Day Nears
Have you voted yet? With the November 3, 2026, general election approaching, Iowa voters still have time to make a plan to cast their...
Ottumwa Reminds Property Owners to Trim Trees and Shrubs
As leaves fall and autumn continues, the City of Ottumwa is reminding property owners to check trees, shrubs and other vegetation to help keep...
Brighton Man Faces Felony Charges After Alleged Sexual Assault of 13-Year-Old
A southeast Iowa man is facing felony charges after a Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office investigation into the alleged sexual abuse of a 13-year-old.
Christopher Long,...
Wapello County sees 7.1% jump in visitor spending in 2025
Visitors to Wapello County spent more than $68.6 million in 2025, a 7.1% increase in visitor spending from 2024. This jump is the fifth...
Fairfield Man Found Asleep Roadside with Drugs Facing Four Felony Charges
A Fairfield man is facing multiple felony charges after officers found him asleep on the side of a road with drugs in plain view...
Iowa motorists are risking lives with blatant disregard for speed limits
The Iowa State Patrol says far too many motorists are putting the pedal too close to the metal, and excessive speeding remains a major...
