Ottumwa Woman Arrested for Stabbing Boyfriend Multiple Times
May 14, 2025
OTTUMWA – An Ottumwa woman is facing charges after authorities say she stabbed her boyfriend multiple times with a knife over the weekend. According to court records, on Sunday morning, at around 5:00am, 27-year-old Kierstyn…
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Public Invited to Vote for New Playground Equipment
May 13, 2025
OTTUMWA -- The public is invited to vote for new playground equipment to be installed at the Ottumwa Park campground. The vote will be held on Tuesday, May 13 at the Amtrak train depot, located…
2025 Beach Ottumwa Summer Season Begins May 24
May 12, 2025
OTTUMWA -- The 2025 Beach Ottumwa summer season kicks off May 24. The Beach Ottumwa will be open daily from noon to 8:00 p.m. Hours are subject to change due to weather, attendance, or scheduled…
"Lilies All Summer" Presentation to be Held
May 09, 2025
OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska County Master Gardeners are hosting Kristi Evans, President of the Iowa Regional Lily Society and NALS Lily Judge as a speaker on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7 pm. She will…
Iowa Finance Authority Awards more than $9.5M in Federal Housing Tax Credits for the Construction of more than 300 Rental Homes in 9 Communities
May 08, 2025
DES MOINES -- The Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors awarded a total of more than $9.5 million in federal housing tax credits to support the construction and rehabilitation of a total of 331 affordable…
Pella City Council Approves Contracts for Soccer Complex, Indoor Rec Center
May 07, 2025
By Sam Parsons The Pella City Council held a regular meeting last night and held a public hearing on their soccer complex improvements project. The project is expected to be completed by the end of…
Mahaska County Board of Supervisors Swears in New Auditor, Discusses Dangerous Animals Ordinance
May 06, 2025
By Sam Parsons The Mahaska County Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting this morning and appointed a new county auditor. The board said that the choice had been narrowed down to two final candidates,…
Master Gardener Plant Sale Will Be Held Next Week
May 05, 2025
OSKALOOSA -- The Mahaska County Master Gardeners will hold their annual plant sale Saturday May 17, 2025. It will be held 8 – 11 am at the Mahaska County Extension and Outreach Office auditorium, 212…
Wapello County Leads Multi-State Investigation; Arrest Made in Widespread School Burglary Case
May 02, 2025
OTTUMWA -- A months-long, multi-state investigation led by the Wapello County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a suspect believed responsible for burglarizing at least sixteen school districts across Iowa and Missouri. The…
Ottumwa Citywide Drop-Off Day Set for May 10
May 01, 2025
OTTUMWA -- The City of Ottumwa and Bridge City Sanitation will hold the 2025 Citywide Drop-Off Day on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Hydro Parking Lot. A rain…