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OTTUMWA – An Ottumwa man was arrested after allegedly being found in possession of drugs and used needles. Court documents state that 30-year-old Zackary Williams was subject to a K-9 unit search near the intersection…

OTTUMWA – A Centerville man is behind bars after police say he left a voicemail threatening violence against the Iowa Works office in Ottumwa. According to a criminal complaint, 63-year-old Joe Jerome Glantz of Centerville…

NEWTON – Authorities in Newton responded to a false report of violence this morning and are now asking for public assistance in identifying the caller. According to the Newton Police Department, officers responded to the…

PELLA -- Officials in Pella are advising residents to expect traffic delays tomorrow evening while events take place in the city's downtown area. If you're planning to be downtown or traveling around the route on…

FAIRFIELD – An armed juvenile was taken into protective custody in Fairfield over the weekend after experiencing a mental health crisis. According to the Fairfield Police Department, on July 25, 2026, at around 8:27 PM,…

DES MOINES – An extreme heat watch will be going into effect for our area this weekend. The National Weather Service in Des Moines issued the watch for portions of northern, central, and southern Iowa.…

OSKALOOSA – An Oskaloosa man was arrested after authorities say he brandished a knife in front of another person and was found in possession of methamphetamine. According to court records, the Oskaloosa Police Department received…

MARION COUNTY – A Des Moines man faces a felony charge after leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase in Marion County. Court documents show that the incident occurred on Monday when 49-year-old Michael Hobart…

OTTUMWA – An Ottumwa woman was arrested for allegedly causing damage to the exterior of a residence, and faces additional charges for assaulting a jailer. According to court documents, 32-year-old Felicia Baxter approached a residence…

OSKALOOSA -- Iowa Learning Farms will host a relay intercropping field day near Oskaloosa on Tuesday, Jul. 28 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Lucas DeBruin’s farm. The no-cost event is open to farmers and…