Accused Teen Makes Second Motion to Suppress Evidence, Co-Defendant to Testify Against Him
A Fairfield teen accused of killing a teacher made another attempt to have evidence against him suppressed while his co-defendant is now a state's...
Iowa Wesleyan to Close at School Year’s End
The oldest higher learning institute west of the Mississippi River says it will be closing its doors for good at the end of the...
Former Moravia Preschool Teacher Arrested for Assaulting Student
A former Moravia teacher was arrested Wednesday after authorities say she assaulted a preschool student earlier this month.
46-year-old Erin Michelle Aalfs has been charged...
Man who shot wife with crossbow sentenced
OTTUMWA COURIER— A man received a suspended prison sentence after pleading guilty to charges that he shot his wife with a crossbow arrow.
George Edward...
Cardinal Names James Craig Next District Superintendent
The Cardinal Community School District Board of Directors has named James Craig as the district’s next superintendent.
As the current superintendent of the Sibley-Ocheyedan CSD,...
Ottumwa Man Accused of Sexual Assault
An Ottumwa man was arrested on Thursday stemming from an accusation that he sexually assaulted a woman at a party last summer.
20-year-old Keontae Miller...
Meet Ottumwa Receives Award from Iowa Tourism Office
Meet Ottumwa announced it received an award from The Iowa Tourism Office earlier this week.
At the 2023 Iowa Tourism Conference in Altoona, Meet Ottumwa...
Hands-free driving bill passes Iowa Senate
Ottumwa Courier- The Iowa Senate moved forward Wednesday with a measure establishing fines for drivers who use their phones behind the wheel without voice-activated...
Ottumwa Schools’ Breaks Ground for Douma Addition
An exciting time for the Ottumwa Community School District, a groundbreaking ceremony for the Douma Elementary School addition will be held next week. This...
Police Respond To Shots Fired Call
Ottumwa Police responded to a call of shots fired on Wednesday evening.
According to a press release, on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at approximately 10:04...
