Ottumwa Christmas tree disposal
Dec 27, 2018
Ottumwa residents who want to dispose of their Christmas trees can leave them on the curb for the regular bulky item pickup during the month of January. The first day for pickup will be Thursday,…
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Oskaloosa early childhood & recreation center update
Dec 26, 2018
The Oskaloosa City Council held a study session last week on a 28E agreement between the City and Oskaloosa School District to build an early childhood and recreation center. The Oskaloosa School Board approved the…
A woman was killed in a deer vs. vehicle accident Sunday night in Tama County
Dec 24, 2018
A woman was killed Sunday night (12/23) in Tama County when a deer went through the windshield of her SUV. The Iowa State Patrol says 57-year-old Donna Kathleen Smith of Walford was a passenger in…
Pekin schools on temporary lockdown yesterday
Dec 21, 2018
Pekin Community Schools were put on temporary lockdown Thursday (12/20). Superintendent Dave Harper issued a statement on the school district's website that they was a situation regarding a high school student and her upset boyfriend,…
More than 340 Iowa Schools struggling
Dec 20, 2018
State Education Officials say more than 340 Iowa schools have been identified as struggling. The Iowa Department of Education said in a report released Tuesday (12/18) that 34 schools need comprehensive improvement for all students…
One person injured in a two vehicle accident Monday night
Dec 19, 2018
A woman from Des Moines was injured in a two vehicle crash Monday night (12/17) in Pleasantville. The Iowa State Patrol says 30-year-old Lasharee Robinson was trying to turn south on to State Highway 5…
Lake Red Rock ice conditions are unstable
Dec 18, 2018
If you’re thinking about going on to the ice on Lake Red Rock, don’t. The US Army Corps of Engineers says ice has begun to form on the shoreline and bays around the lake---but ice…
Ottumwa middle school student charged
Dec 13, 2018
A 13-year-old middle school student from Ottumwa has been charged with a felony after she allegedly brought a knife to Evans Middle School last month. Ottumwa Police say the girl was arrested last week and…
Former North Mahaska Warhawk is part of IHSAA basketball hall of fame
Dec 12, 2018
Former North Mahaska standout Grant Stout is part of the Iowa High School Athletic Association’s basketball hall of fame class for 2019. Stout was a four year starter for the Warhawks and a two-time all-state…
A Leighton man was killed in a hunting accident this past weekend
Dec 11, 2018
A man from Leighton was killed Sunday afternoon (12/9) in a hunting accident near Lake Red Rock. The Iowa DNR and Marion County Sheriff’s Office say 23-year-old Blake Schroder of Leighton was hit by a…