The City of Ottumwa is reminding residents that city offices and several public facilities will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. Closures include City Hall, Ottumwa […] ...

Cmdr. Gregory Coy turned over command of the nuclear- powered fast attack submarine USS Iowa (SSN 797) to Cmdr. Kyle Haubold in a traditional change-of-command ceremony held Friday, Aug. 28, aboard ...

Farmers who purchased and had to repair John Deere large agricultural equipment during a certain time frame may be eligible for a payment as part of an antitrust class-action settlement. […] ...

Stacy Lynn Skinner, age 68, of Ottumwa, IA, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Good Samaritan Society in Ottumwa.

Janet Brand, 87 of New Sharon passed away Friday afternoon, August 28, 2026, at her home under hospice care. Funeral services will begin at 10:30 am on Wednesday, September 2, […] ...

A University of Iowa researcher is helping to unearth the geological secrets of Earth’s planetary neighbor, with recent findings of a necessary mineral to create certain precious gemstones and future ...

The last holiday weekend of summer is just ahead and many Iowans are making plans to vacate the state for short Labor Day getaways. Brian Ortner, spokesman for AAA-Iowa, says […] ...

Bruce Allen Ream, 78, of Ottumwa, died at 5:20 p.m. August 27, 2026 at Manor House Care Center in Sigourney. He was born March 22, 1948 in Ottumwa to Paul J. and Lois A. Wymore Ream.

Dona Milleta Halterman, 76, of Waukee, IA passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. Funeral services honoring her life will be […] ...

The City of Ottumwa is advising motorists of a temporary lane closure on North Court Street beginning Monday, August 31. The southbound lane of North Court Street, south of Fifth […] ...

Four Van Buren County 4-H members spent part of their summer learning to sew and quilt — and in the process, donated their finished projects to children in need through […] ...

There were two big events this weekend focused on boosting the top candidates on Iowa’s General Election ballot. U.S. Senate candidate Ashley Hinson played her violin with a band on […] ...