Ottumwa Radio

Josh, Brenda, and the team at Meridian Credit Union in Ottumwa, along with Ottumwa Radio Group, would like to congratulate Cardinal Softball player Nicoa McClure, our 101.5 KKSI-FM Athlete of the Week! McClure, a junior, was named to All-South Central Conference second team. As the team's ace, McClure had a record of 12-15 with an ERA of 2.75 in the...

State Farm Agent Shawn McCarty, serving southeast Iowa from his office at 604 W Burlington in Fairfield, along with Ottumwa Radio Group would like to congratulate Davis County Softball Player Rachel McFarland, our 104.3 KRKN Athlete of the Week! McFarland's RBI double in the eighth inning drove in the game-winning run in the Mustangs' 5-4 win over Albia. It was...

Mahaska Health in Oskaloosa, along with Ottumwa Radio Group, would like to congratulate Centerville Baseball player Brody Tuttle, our 92.7 KTWA Athlete of the Week! Tuttle earned All-South Central Conference first-team honors. The senior was stellar on the mound by compiling a 7-2 record with an ERA of 0.98 while allowing opponents to bat just .175. Tuttle also batted .373...

In response to the current heat advisories issued by the National Weather Service, several local cooling centers have opened their doors to the public.  Excessive heat can be deadly.  Seek shelter if needed. In Ottumwa, people can seek shelter at Seida Cooling Centers located at 725 W. 2nd and 310 W. Main.  The Salvation Army also has a cooling center...

Ottumwa, Iowa – Starting Monday, July 31th 2023, MidAmerican Energy will be working on their utility located in the south west corner of the North Court and West Golf intersection. During construction, the south bound lane of North Court will be closed. One lane traffic on North Court will remain open within the construction zone. There will be one lane open onto West...

Ottumwa, Iowa – City of Ottumwa Public Works crews will be closing the Jefferson Street Bridge to all traffic on Tuesday August 1st for regular structural engineering inspection.  Crews will close the bridge at approximately 9:00 AM Tuesday morning and it is expected to remain closed until Friday afternoon.  The section of Mill Street that passes under the Jefferson St. Bridge will...

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory, until noon today and an Excessive Heat Warning, from noon today to 9 PM Friday. Heat index values up to 105 could be reached during the Heat Advisory. The Excessive Heat Warning could bring dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 expected. This Heat Advisory affects Mahaska, Monroe,...

Lyle Jesse Wolf passed away on July 24, 2023, at the age of 86.  He was born on June 11, 1937, in Ottumwa, Iowa the son of Forest and Irene (Shute) Wolf.  Lyle started school at Irving in Ottumwa.  In 1947 the family moved to a farm north of Packwood. He went on to attend Packwood Consolidated School.  Lyle...

Authorities in southeast Iowa are asking for the public's help in apprehending a fugitive. Jefferson County Attorney Chauncey Moulding says 36-year-old Wayne Lee Wickencamp is wanted out of District Court in Jefferson County on felony sex abuse charges. Anyone with knowledge of Wickencamp's whereabouts is encouraged to call the Jefferson County dispatch center at (641) 472-4146.

A heat advisory is in effect from noon today to 9 pm Thursday. Heat index values up to 105 are expected across portions of Southern and Central Iowa. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and...