Ottumwa fire ruled arson
Apr 28, 2022
A fire at an Ottumwa motel has been called arson. Ottumwa firefighters were called to the Colonial Motor Inn on Albia Road around 4:15pm Tuesday (4/26) with a report of a room on fire. Firefighters…
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Thomas Rhett Wants His Daughters To Be Able To Dance To His Songs
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Marion County Public Health closed
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Southern Iowa Speedway season opens Wednesday
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