Ottumwa Council Discusses New State Laws on ATV/UTV Usage
Aug 19, 2022
The Ottumwa city council met this week and had a brief discussion on the new ATV and UTV laws that went into effect at the state level last month. City Administrator Philip Rath said that…
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Ottumwa Man Arrested After Wife Shot with Crossbow
Aug 18, 2022
OTTUMWA -- An Ottumwa man is facing an attempted murder charge after police officers say he shot his wife with a crossbow. The Ottumwa Police Department reports that yesterday morning, officers responded to a report…
Ottumwa Motorcyclist in Critical Condition After Accident
Aug 17, 2022
OTTUMWA – A motorcyclist in Ottumwa is now in critical condition at a Des Moines hospital after the motorcycle he was driving collided with a car yesterday. The Ottumwa Police Department reports that yesterday morning,…
Long Time Oskaloosa Police Officer Gary Kutcher Retiring
Aug 16, 2022
The Oskaloosa city council met last night and recognized the retirement of long time police officer Gary Kutcher. Kutcher has served the Oskaloosa Police Department for 33 years, the last five of which were mostly…
Central College Offers New Strength and Conditioning Major
Aug 15, 2022
PELLA -- Central College will launch a new strength and conditioning major beginning in Fall 2022. Strength and conditioning majors are a new undergraduate option to address changes in the health and wellness industry. “Central…
Oskaloosa Man Arrested on Drug and Weapons Charges
Aug 12, 2022
OSKALOOSA -- The Oskaloosa Police Department reports that last Saturday, officers were on patrol and witnessed a suspicious person and vehicle outside of an open storage unit located at Champion Storage and Signs on South…
Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter to Host Feline Fine and Dog Days Carnival This Month
Aug 11, 2022
The Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter in Oskaloosa is set to host their Feline Fine Dog Days Carnival later this month. We chatted with the director of the shelter, Shanna Woodcock Smith, who gave us a…
Oskaloosa School District Reaches Agreement with Communications Firm
Aug 10, 2022
The Oskaloosa School Board met last night. A topic that saw significant discussion was the board’s decision to enter into an agreement with the Donovan Group, a communications firm specializing in education. Superintendent Mike Fisher…
Ottumwa School Board Hears Update on Free and Reduced Food Service Program
Aug 09, 2022
The Ottumwa School Board met on Monday and heard an update on the district’s free and reduced food service program. The district is set to offer both breakfast and lunch for students in need this…
City of Oskaloosa Commences Massive Road Project
Aug 08, 2022
The city of Oskaloosa announced that beginning today (8/8), work will begin to convert A Avenue/IA92 between Highway 432 and the east corporate limits and on Market Street between 2nd Avenue and 16th Avenue from…