OPD: Evicted Couple Broke into Garage, Stole Two Classic Cars
Police say an evicted Ottumwa couple broke into a garage and stole a pair of vintage cars earlier this month.
Christopher Tobeck, 47, and Robyn...
Explore Iowa’s Beautiful Sunflower Fields
August is the perfect time to experience one of Iowa's most beautiful summer traditions—sunflower season. For a few short weeks, fields across the state...
Nation Honors Korean War Veterans on Armistice Anniversary
July 27 marks the anniversary of the signing of the Korean War Armistice in 1953, bringing an end to three years of active fighting...
Two Local Historic Properties Receive Iowa Rural Heritage Revitalization Grants
Two local southeast Iowa historic properties are among eight recipients statewide of Iowa Rural Heritage Revitalization Grants awarded by the Iowa Economic Development Authority's...
OPD: Woman Drove Drunk with Child in Car
An Ottumwa woman is accused of driving drunk with a minor in the vehicle last week.
Ebony Chambers, 35, was charged with child endangerment, an...
Hy-Vee to Honor Employee’s 40 Years of Service with Special Celebration
Hy-Vee will recognize one of its longest-serving employees, Julie Knotts, during a special celebration on Tuesday, July 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m....
Flood of poll watchers, observers, monitors to descend on midterm voters
Political party poll watchers are showing up more and more, usually outside polling places.
They have a different mission than the nonpartisan election observers long...
Cyclosporiasis outbreak surges to over 4.1K confirmed cases
The number of cases of cyclosporiasis — a parasitic infection linked to contaminated water or food that causes severe intestinal issues — has more...
Iowa sales tax holiday is Aug. 7-8
Iowa’s Annual Sales Tax Holiday will take place Aug. 7-8, exempting clothing and footwear purchases under $100 from the state’s 6% sales tax and...
ISU Releases Free Dairy Transition Guides
The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Dairy Team has introduced four free publications aimed at helping dairy farmers build successful partnerships that make...
