Steve Phillips
Steven “Steve” Richard Phillips age 68 of Fairfield, passed away April 17, 2023, at the Keosauqua Health Care Center.
A celebration of life will be...
Fairfield Teens Plead Guilty to Teacher’s Murder
The two Fairfield teenagers accused of killing a Spanish teacher in 2021 pleaded guilty in a court hearing on Tuesday.
Both Jeremy Goodale, 18, and...
Musical Written by OHS Senior Premiers Friday
A musical written by a high school senior will make its premiere this week at Ottumwa High School.
11 O'Clock is a murder mystery that...
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office announced the day, time, and location for National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.
The event will be held on Saturday, April...
OPD Announces K9 Program
The Ottumwa Police Department announced last week it launched its K9 program thanks to numerous donations.
Officer Becky Bolin and K9 Ricco (right in picture)...
Red Flag Warning in Effect for Iowa
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for all of Iowa for Thursday afternoon and evening.
Red Flag Warnings are issued in...
Ottumwa Wins Tree City Growth Award
Ottumwa, Iowa – The City of Ottumwa was named a 2022 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to effective urban forest management....
Ottumwa Man Wins $30,000 Lottery Prize
The Iowa Lottery announced an Ottumwa man won a $30,000 lottery prize.
Samir Ajkic won the seventh prize of $30,000 in the Iowa Lottery’s “Premiere”...
Street Closure
The City of Ottumwa announces a street closure for Friday morning (April 14).
The 100 block of N Court will be closed from 2nd...
Sigourney Man Receives Sentence for Death of Baby
A Sigourney man was sentenced for the death of an infant in Oskaloosa.
24-year-old Johnny Dale Jr. was sentenced to up to 30 years in...
