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The Southeast Iowa Response Group has received a $1,000 grant from the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool (ICAP), the member’s property and/or casualty coverage provider. The ICAP Grant provides up to $1,000 per member for the purchase of select loss control and/or risk management items. Such items include, but are not limited to: Approved playground surface materials Exit signage Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) Fire extinguishers The...

Book lovers are encouraged to stop by the Bridge View Center for Ottumwa's annual book-selling event. One of Ottumwa's most popular events, Pages for Pennies will turn Bridge View Center’s Expo Hall into a book lover’s paradise May 3-5. Doors are open Friday from Noon to 8 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to...

Carlton “Skip” Maas, 84, of Oskaloosa, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024, at the Mahaska Health Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. Carlton Hewitt Maas, son of Everett Lester and Alvera Evelyn (Hewitt) Maas, was born December 22, 1939, in Spencer, Iowa. Skip, as he was soon called, grew up in Arnolds Park, Iowa, where his father was superintendent of schools,...

Mary Teresa Horras, known affectionately as Teresa by all who loved her, peacefully completed her earthly journey on April 26, 2024, at the Prestige Care Center in Fairfield, IA. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at St. Joseph Catholic Church near East Pleasant. Burial will be in the Memorial Lawn Cemetery in...

Lida Juanita Lee, 89, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington. Graveside services will be held at a later date at Lockridge Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Fairfield Public Library or to the family in care of Michael Lee, 2974-220 th St. Lockridge, IA 52635. Behner...

Margaret E. Greene, 95, of Ottumwa died at 9:33 a.m. April 29, 2024 at her home. She was born December 6, 1928 in Wapello County to Ernest and Alta Simmons Gruwell. Margaret married Marvin E. Greene on August 24, 1946 and he preceded her in death on October 2, 2009. Margaret was a foster parent through American Home Finding Association and...

Jack C. Eaves, 76, of Ottumwa, died at 9:27 p.m. April 27, 2024 at Hospice House in Ottumwa. He was born June 20, 1947 in Ottumwa to Jack Clifford and Hazel M. Carnes Eaves. Jack married Jenny Canny on April 10, 1971. A graduate of Ottumwa High School, Jack served 4 years and 30 days with the U.S. Air Force which...

John L. Roberts, 68, of Agency, died at 1:44 a.m. April 27, 2024 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. He was born January 7, 1956 in Ottumwa to Marvin and Marian “Mickey” Turpin Roberts. He married Tammy L. Swope November 1, 2003. Growing up in Ottumwa, John had worked for the city of Bloomfield, construction for a bridge crew, at...

A Mississippi man was arrested last week after police say he was found with drugs and guns in his possession. 34-year-old Fred Anthony Zuiceh III of Picayune, Mississippi has been charged with possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine (Class B felony), possession of a controlled substance - marijuana (serious misdemeanor), failure to affix a drug tax stamp (Class D...

The City of Ottumwa Historic Preservation Commission will host the first Ottumwa Historic Preservation Awards from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday May 8, 2024 at Central Park. May is National Historic Preservation Month. As the highlight of Preservation Month in Ottumwa, the Preservation Awards will recognize the contributions of Ottumwans who have made a lasting impact on preserving...