Former Historical Society treasurer accused of theft
Aug 18, 2021
The former treasurer of the Wapello County Historical Society has gone into the history books for allegedly stealing from the Society. 68-year-old John Cobler of Ottumwa is accused of writing nearly $32,000 in fraudulent checks…
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Showalter's bail isn't reduced
Aug 18, 2021
No bail reduction for Gregory Showalter. The 61-year-old Ottumwa man is accused of murdering his wife last month. On Monday (8/16), Showalter appeared in Wapello County Court to have his $250,000 bond reduced. On Tuesday…
More Music Festivals Requiring Vaccinations Or COVID Tests For Entry
Aug 18, 2021
Several music festivals have announced new health protocols when it comes to COVID -19, and now New York’s Governor’s Ball, Tennessee’s Pilgrimage Festival and California’s Ohana Festival have annouced theirs. All three festivals will require…
Biden: Afghan chaos ‘gut-wrenching’ but stands by withdrawal
Aug 17, 2021
By ELLEN KNICKMEYER, ROBERT BURNS and ZEKE MILLER WASHINGTON (AP) — A defiant President Joe Biden rejected blame for chaotic scenes of Afghans clinging to U.S. military planes in Kabul in a desperate bid to…
Oskaloosa City Council approves scooter contract
Aug 17, 2021
There’s going to be a new form of transportation in Oskaloosa—scooters. Monday night (8/16), the Oskaloosa City Council approved a license with Bird Rides, Inc. for a scooter sharing service. Bird Rides will provide the…
Man accused of murdering his wife wants his bail reduced
Aug 17, 2021
An Ottumwa man accused of murdering his wife wants his bond reduced. 61-year-old Gregory Showalter appeared in Wapello County Court Monday (8/16) to have his $250,000 bond reduced. He is accused of first degree murder…
Ottumwa inmate found dead inside his cell
Aug 17, 2021
An inmate from Ottumwa was found dead inside his prison cell. 32-year-old Joshua Michael Pierce was found dead early Monday morning (8/16) inside his cell at the Clarinda Correctional Facility. An autopsy will determine the…
Jason Aldean & Dierks Bentley To Be Battle Round Mentors On 'The Voice'
Aug 17, 2021
The new season of “The Voice” is only weeks away, and the coaches have just revealed the stars they’ve enlisted to be their battle round mentors. Kelly Clarkson is bringing on Jason Aldean to mentor her team, and the…
Rush on Kabul airport as Afghans flee Taliban takeover
Aug 16, 2021
By AHMAD SEIR, RAHIM FAIEZ, KATHY GANNON AND JOSEPH KRAUSS KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghans rushed onto the tarmac of the capital’s airport on Monday as thousands tried to flee the country after the Taliban…
Oskaloosa City Council meets Monday
Aug 16, 2021
The Oskaloosa City Council will vote Monday (8/16) on a resolution approving a 28E agreement between the City and the Mahaska County Emergency Management Commission. Under the terms of the agreement, the City will pay…