Man Assaults Jasper County Deputies
Jul 11, 2017
A man was arrested in the 5700 block of Highway-117 south of Colfax by Jasper County Sheriffs after assaulting two deputy sheriffs. The incident occurred just before midnight on Saturday, July 8. Chad Allan Emary, age…
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Alterations to Downtown Parking Rules in the Works
Jul 10, 2017
On Thursday evening, the Oskaloosa City Council met in a study session prior to the intended agenda meeting to follow. The council discussed many parking rules, ordinances, and fines that are in place now; including…
Unconventional Invocation Evokes Comments at City Council
Jul 07, 2017
There was a large voice from the public, and even a few council members last night at the city council meeting. "Tonight, as many of you have figured out," Scott began. "I will not be…
KBOE Voted Best Radio Station of Southern Iowa
Jun 30, 2017
The Ottumwa Courier held an online vote beginning on Thursday, June 1st until Thursday, Jun 15th to determine The Best of Southern Iowa 2017 in multiple categories. For the category of Best Radio Station of Southern Iowa,…
Sex Abuse Investigation Leads to Multiple Charges Against Suspect
Jun 30, 2017
The Ottumwa Police Department has conducted an investigation involving 5 female victims who reported being sexually assaulted by the same suspect. On Friday, June 23, 2017, officers from the Ottumwa Police Department and the Southeast…
Oskaloosa Fireworks - General Rules and Safety Guidelines
Jun 29, 2017
As the July 4th holiday approaches, the Oskaloosa Fire Department and Oskaloosa Police Department would like to remind the public of some general rules and safety guidelines regarding the use and discharge of Consumer Grade…
Prairie Wind Farm Wrapping Up Installation
Jun 29, 2017
Blattner Energy out of Avon, MN set up camp in farm fields north of Oskaloosa. Just off the west side of Highway-63 headed to New Sharon, travellers can now see 84 wind turbines in total…
Ottumwa’s Independence Day Fireworks Display
Jun 29, 2017
June 28, 2017 - Ottumwa, Iowa – The City of Ottumwa’s Independence Day public fireworks display is held after dark, on Tuesday, July 4that Ottumwa Park. The show will begin shortly after 9:30 PM. The…
Federal Search Warrants Executed
Jun 29, 2017
On Wednesday, June 28, 2017, federal search warrants were executed at the following locations in Iowa: • 5600 block of Douglas Avenue, Des Moines • 1800 block of Frazier Avenue, Des Moines • 1000 block…
Davenport Man Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison for Failing to Register as a Sex Offender
Jun 28, 2017
DAVENPORT, IA - On June 26, 2017, James Richard Robbins, age 53, of Davenport, Iowa, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Rebecca Goodgame Ebinger to 33 months in prison for failing to comply…