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OTTUMWA -- The City of Ottumwa has launched a new website to better help serve residents and those interested in learning more about Ottumwa. Some new features include the ability to upload pictures when reporting…

OTTUMWA -- An Ottumwa man was injured in a car accident in Wapello County yesterday morning that authorities say is under investigation. At approximately 12:05 a.m. on Monday, May 20, 2025, a Wapello County Sheriff’s…

OTTUMWA -- This year the City/School Election will be held on November 4, 2025. Three Council seats will become open this fall along with one Mayor seat. Both elected positions are four-year terms. The terms…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…