Reminder about June 7 polling places coming in the mail
May 19, 2022
If you’re a registered voter, you should be receiving a card in the mail reminding you where to cast your ballot in the June 7 primary election. "The State is mailing a postcard to every…
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Eldon man arrested for weekend burglary
May 17, 2022
A man from Eldon is in custody in connection with a weekend burglary in Ottumwa. Ottumwa Police say they were called around 3:40 Saturday afternoon (5/14) about a burglary at a residence on Taft Circle. …
Missing man found in Des Moines River
May 16, 2022
The body of a missing Colfax man has been recovered from the Des Moines River in northwestern Marion County. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office says the body of 34-year-old Dustin Dittmer was found shortly before…
Oskaloosa couple charged with sexual abuse
May 13, 2022
An Oskaloosa husband and wife are facing charges of sexual abuse. Oskaloosa Police and the Department of Criminal Investigation conducted a joint investigation into allegations against 41-year-old Dustin Flaherty and 40-year-old Sara Flaherty. Dustin Flaherty…
Goodale to be tried as an adult
May 11, 2022
One of two Fairfield teens accused of murdering a high school teacher last November will stand trial as an adult. A judge in Jefferson County Wednesday (5/11) denied 17-year-old Jeremy Goodale’s request to have his…
Mental Health Awareness Month
May 10, 2022
A coalition of groups is holding a statewide event Tuesday (5/10) celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month. Disability Rights Iowa and 24 co-sponsors are making the event available to Iowans in-person, at six satellite locations and…
Colfax man missing after boating accident
May 09, 2022
Law enforcement says a Colfax man remains missing after a boating accident on the Des Moines River southeast of Runnels on Saturday afternoon (5/7). Marion County Sheriff Jason Sandholdt says three people in an air…
Grants awarded to create apartments
May 06, 2022
Albia, Knoxville, Newton and Ottumwa will receive money from the state to pay for downtown housing projects. Governor Kim Reynolds announced Thursday (5/5) that 61 Iowa cities will receive nearly $20 million in grants to…
Iowa Democrats seek to keep caucus the 1st presidential test
May 05, 2022
By DAVID PITT DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Democrats began making their case on Wednesday for why their national party should stick with the Iowa caucus as the first step in its presidential nominating…
Suspect arrested in Ottumwa shooting
May 04, 2022
Ottumwa Police have a man in custody after a Tuesday morning (5/3) shooting. Just after 8:30am, Police received a call about a man suffering a gunshot wound in the 500 block of East Main Street. …