A freeze warning has been issued for Wapello County, including Ottumwa, for early Saturday morning. The National Weather Service says temperatures could drop as low as 31 degrees, with the […] ...

Jefferson County Health Center is recognizing its Pharmacy team this month for its dedication to medication safety and patient care. The pharmacy team supports multiple areas of the health center, […] ...

Fairfield-based Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. has filed a mass layoff notice with Iowa Workforce Development, listing November 11th as the layoff date for employees at its home office location ...

The Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress Ambassadors gathered at the Ottumwa Regional Airport to celebrate the return of Hertz to Ottumwa.

Wapello County residents can review a 20-year cost comparison outlining two options for the future of the Wapello County Jail. The comparison presents estimated financial impacts for each option over ...

Attorney General Brenna Bird today praised the hard work and persistence of the Black Hawk County Sheriff’s Office and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation in the arrest of Kelly […] ...

President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a campaign rally in Sioux City on Thursday, October 22, in support of Republican candidates running in Iowa’s November general election. Iowa Republican […] ...

Van Buren County Hospital has announced the addition of Dr. Sean Brodale to its medical staff, bringing more than 20 years of experience in family medicine and emergency care to […] ...

Iowa’s unemployment rate remained where it’s been the last four months again in September at 3.2%. Iowa Workforce Development director Beth Townsend says the labor market continues to move at […] ...

Ellagene J. Scott, 94, of Ottumwa died at 12:45 a.m. October 15, 2026 at Good Samaritan Society – Ottumwa. She was born April 23, 1932 in Bloomington, IL to Curtis and Laura Agnes Runyan Williamson.

George Hunt, 73, of Williamsburg and formerly of North English and Oskaloosa, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at Highland Ridge Care Center.

Peggy Plate, 90, of Oskaloosa, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at The Cottages in Pella.