The Fairfield Police Department, with assistance from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, responded to a report of harassment near Waterworks Park on the evening of July 3rd. While investigating the […]

Jefferson County supervisors discussed the financial and logistical implications of Iowa’s new statewide speed limit law during Monday’s meeting on June 29th, while also formally approving an extension of the […] The post Jefferson County Supervisors Review New Speed Limit Requirements  appeared first on Ottumwa Radio.

Hailey Pedrick, a recent Pekin graduate, was named the 2026 Greater Jefferson County Fair Queen on Wednesday, June 24th during Royalty Night at the Jefferson County Fair. Pedrick is the […] The post Pekin Graduate Hailey Pedrick Named 2026 Jefferson County Fair Queen appeared first on Ottumwa Radio.

Mike and Evelyn Filson of Birmingham have been named recipients of the 2026 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame award, according to a social media post from Jefferson County Iowa 4-H. […] The post Birmingham Couple Mike and Evelyn Filson Receive 2026 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame Award appeared first on Ottumwa Radio.

Nate Smithburg, a 2022 Fairfield High School graduate from Libertyville, is a national champion. The University of Oklahoma captured its third national title Monday night, June 22nd, with a dominant […] The post Jefferson County Native Nate Smithburg Wins National Championship with Oklahoma appeared first on Ottumwa Radio.

A familiar name to the KILJ airwaves now carries a county title. Hailey Pedrick of Pekin has been crowned the 2026 Jefferson County Fair Queen. Now that Hailey has been […]

A Jefferson County man is facing a felony charge following a child sexual abuse investigation conducted by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, according to a press release from the department. […] The post Jefferson County Man Arrested on Felony Child Sexual Abuse Charges  appeared first on Ottumwa Radio.

A southeastern Wisconsin farmer says a rainy June has just been what his crops needed. Casey Kelleher, who grows corn and soybeans in Jefferson County, says the dry month of May slowed crop development in his area. “We only had 2-tenths in May, so this June rain really helped.”  He [...]

The Greater Jefferson County Fair gets underway today in Fairfield, with the annual fair parade officially kicking off a week of family fun and entertainment. Residents are invited to grab […]

Kenneth A. “Sonny” Williams, 86, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Monday, June 15, 2026 at Jefferson County Health Center in Fairfield. There will be no services held at this […] The post Kenneth A. “Sonny” Williams appeared first on Ottumwa Radio.