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OTTUMWA – An Ottumwa man now faces a murder charge after a man died from injuries sustained in a shooting last week. The Ottumwa Police Department reported that the shooting occurred on Wednesday, September 16,…

OTTUMWA -- Crews at the Ottumwa, Calvary, and Ottumwa Jewish Cemeteries will begin the annual fall cleanup on Thursday, October 1. Families that wish to keep any tributes or memorial decorations need to remove those…

DES MOINES – An Ottumwa man was sentenced on September 15, 2026, to seven years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a felon. According to public court documents, on February 25, 2026, John…

OSKALOOSA -- William Penn University will welcome alumni back to campus for Homecoming 2026, October 22–24. This year, the University is especially encouraging members of the Classes of 1956, 1966, 1976, 1986, 1996, 2006, 2011,…

DES MOINES -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today announced that six Iowa Soil and Water Conservation Districts will receive more than $405,000 in water quality cost-share funding through the Publicly Owned Lakes program.…

OTTUMWA -- The City of Ottumwa is warning residents and business owners about a scam in which criminals impersonate Planning and Zoning officials to solicit fraudulent permit fees. The FBI has identified this scheme nationwide,…

PELLA -- Pella Regional Health Center invites new and expecting parents — along with grandparents and caregivers — to its annual Baby Fair on Saturday, September 19, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the…

PELLA -- Empty Cradle at Pella Regional Health Center is honored to invite the community to "A Walk to Remember" on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 3:00 pm. The memorial event will take place at…

DES MOINES -- The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) recently honored six exceptional housing projects, organizations and leaders through the annual HousingIowa Awards, presented at the 2026 HousingIowa Conference in Des Moines. From revitalizing a long-vacant…

KNOXVILLE – A Pella man is behind bars after allegedly stealing money from a Casey’s location in Knoxville. According to court records, on August 31, 32-year-old Jesse Chapin was observed on surveillance footage at the…