UK, US, Canada accuse Russia of hacking virus vaccine trials
Jul 16, 2020
By JILL LAWLESS and DANICA KIRKA LONDON (AP) — Britain, the United States and Canada accused Russia on Thursday of trying to steal information from researchers seeking a COVID-19 vaccine. The three nations alleged that…
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Ottumwa traffic note
Jul 16, 2020
Here's a traffic note for Ottumwa, eastbound traffic on Richmond Avenue at the intersection of Webster Street will be temporarily closed...possibly starting Thursday (7/16). This is to allow for a sewer system repair. Richmond Avenue…
Wapello County hires first female deputy
Jul 16, 2020
The Wapello County Sheriff’s Office has hired its first female deputy. Alexa Mikita is currently attending the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy at Camp Dodge. She had worked as a Dispatcher with the Ottumwa Police Department…
IDPH spokeswoman resigns under fire
Jul 16, 2020
A longtime spokeswoman for the Iowa Department of Public Health has been ousted from her job, and she thinks it was because she aggressively shared information on the coronavirus outbreak and other issues with news…
Reba McEntire To Stream 1994 Concert This Weekend
Jul 16, 2020
Reba McEntire has a treat for fans tomorrow. The singer is releasing her “Reba: Live” special exclusively on YouTube starting at 7 pm CT. This is the first time the special has ever streamed online.…
Body camera footage of Floyd arrest could show more of story
Jul 15, 2020
By STEVE KARNOWSKI and AMY FORLITI MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Video from the body cameras of two officers charged in George Floyd’s death is being made available for public viewing by appointment on Wednesday, but a…
Tuesday coronavirus update
Jul 15, 2020
There’s been an increase in the number of Iowans hospitalized with coronavirus. The Iowa Department of Public Health says as of Tuesday (7/14), 186 people were hospitalized with COVID-19---that’s nine more than Monday. And another…
Rose Hill man wins $25,000 Iowa Lottery prize
Jul 15, 2020
A man from Rose Hill has won a $25,000 prize in the Iowa Lottery. Otto Samuels of Rose Hill won the ninth of 18 top prizes in the Iowa Lottery’s “Cash Spectacular” InstaPlay game. Samuels bought…
Grinnell College hires new president
Jul 15, 2020
Grinnell College has chosen a new president. The college announced Tuesday (7/14) that Anne Harris has been promoted from vice president for academic affairs and dean of the college. She had held that job since…
Luke Combs Makes Country Album Chart History
Jul 15, 2020
Luke Combs just made chart history. In the 56 years of “Billboard’s” Top Country Albums chart, no artist has ever had their first two studio albums spend 25 or more weeks on top until now.…