The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is raising funds to support its K9 program, with proceeds going directly toward equipment, training aids, and other resources that help the K9 unit serve […] ...

The Iowa Army Ammunition Plant recently brought together local fire, law enforcement and emergency management officials for a tour of the facility aimed at strengthening communication and emergency ...

Lawrence “Larry” Christopher Schmitt, age 84, of Albia, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Oakwood Specialty Care in Albia, under the care of Care Initiatives Hospice.

Betty Joan Hall, 90, of Ottumwa, died at 1:35 a.m. September 26, 2026 at Good Samaritan Society – Ottumwa. She was born March 11, 1936 in Ottumwa to William Sunday and Margaret Lucille Twedell Cooper.

Christina Rose Hulen, 40, of Ottumwa died at 6:25 p.m. September 26, 2026 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.

The leader of the Dubuque Catholic Archdiocese says things are moving forward after 160 parishes were reorganized into 24 pastorates in July. Archbishop Thomas Zinkula was asked about it after […] ...

An Ottumwa man has been indicted on six felony drug charges in Illinois following a high-speed pursuit on Interstate 80 in late August. Derek Westwater, 42, was indicted by a […] ...

A woman was arrested after Ottumwa police say she left her infant child alone and unsupervised late at night. Maudicella Beary, 25, was charged with child endangerment, an aggravated misdemeanor. […] ...

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is raising funds to support its K9 program, with proceeds going directly toward equipment, training aids, and other resources... The Jefferson County Board of ...

The Jefferson County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Monday, September 28th to instruct the county attorney’s office to send a formal letter to the owner of a dog that has […] ...

Governor Kim Reynolds and Mesabi Metallics Chairman Rewant Ruia joined President Donald Trump today at the White House for an announcement about a multi-billion-dollar economic development project in ...

A graveside memorial service will be held for 77-year-old Donna Zugg of New Sharon, who passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2026.