Ottumwa, IA

For a significant portion of their home opener on Thursday, the Fort Dodge volleyball squad was up to the task and then some against new Iowa Alliance Conference rival Ottumwa. When it came time to close out sets, the Dodgers weren’t able to consistently execute at the level needed to prevail against the Bulldogs. Ottumwa […]

The state’s Thrive Iowa program is now operating in 20 of the state’s 99 counties. The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services launched the initiative this summer to help […] The post One in five counties now use Thrive Iowa program to help students, families appeared first on Ottumwa Radio.

Plans for Iowa’s first Buc-ee’s have been rejected by the Urbandale City Council. The council voted 3-2 against a requested land-use change for a 20-acre property at the southeast corner […] The post Urbandale Rejects Proposed Buc-ee’s Development appeared first on Ottumwa Radio.

V-J Day marks the moment in 1945 when Japan formally surrendered, bringing World War II to an end after nearly six years of fighting. For Americans, the announcement was met […] The post V-J Day: Remembering the End of World War II appeared first on Ottumwa Radio.

President Trump, Congresswoman Ashley Hinson and Governor Kim Reynolds posted statements on social media last night announcing $5 million in FEMA funding has been approved for Iowa individuals and farmers […] The post $5 million in FEMA assistance for central Iowans dealing with damage after torrential rains appeared first on Ottumwa Radio.

Sigourney Community School District Superintendent Nathan Wood has shared a detailed explanation with families about how the district will make decisions regarding excessive heat — both for school dismissal times […] The post Sigourney Superintendent Explains Heat Decision-Making Process for School and Activities appeared first on Ottumwa Radio.

Jefferson County Conservation has a busy schedule of events planned for September, offering opportunities for birdwatchers, families with young children, anglers, homeschool students, and butterfly enthusiasts alike. Birdy Brunch — […] The post Jefferson County Conservation Announces September Events appeared first on Ottumwa Radio.

September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month, and the Fairfield Public Library is marking the occasion with a lineup of programs, activities, and resources for readers, families, and lifelong learners, […] The post Fairfield Public Library Celebrates National Library Card Sign-Up Month with Full Slate of September Programs appeared first on Ottumwa Radio.

The Iowa Hawkeyes have settled on their starting kicker, and it will be Bettendorf’s Caden Buhr. Buhr has won the kicking job heading into the season and is expected to […] The post Caden Buhr Earns Starting Kicker Job appeared first on Ottumwa Radio.

An Ottumwa woman was arrested after allegedly stealing over $300 worth of merchandise from a local retail store. Amy Caldwell, 49, was charged with fourth-degree theft, a serious misdemeanor. On […] The post Ottumwa Woman Accused of Stealing over $300 Worth of Items from Wal-Mart appeared first on Ottumwa Radio.