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Fairfield Woman Charged After Protected Party Visited Her in Jail Three Times
A Fairfield woman has been charged with violating a no contact order after a protected party visited her multiple times while she was incarcerated. Jaiden Hainline, 25, was charged on Saturday, November 7th with violation of a no contact/protective order, a simple misdemeanor. According to court documents, a no contact order had been issued against Hainline in December 2024. The protected party visited Hainline at the jail on October 12th, October 26th, and November 2nd, prompting correctional staff to alert authorities.
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Fairfield Man Charged With OWI, Drug Possession, Then Caught at School
An 18-year-old Fairfield man is facing multiple charges from two separate alleged incidents in the same week, including one at the Fairfield High School. Hunter Drollinger, 18, faces Operating While Under the Influence — 1st Offense (serious misdemeanor), Possession of a Controlled Substance (Marijuana) — 1st Offense (serious misdemeanor), and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (simple misdemeanor) from the first incident. A second Possession of a Controlled Substance (Marijuana) — 1st Offense (serious misdemeanor) charge stems from the second incident.
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Fairfield Woman Faces Domestic Abuse Charge After Alleged Knife Threat Against Sibling
A Fairfield woman is facing a domestic abuse charge after allegedly threatening a sibling with a knife at their shared residence. Yvette Stepp, 62, was charged with Domestic Abuse Assault — 2nd Offense, an aggravated misdemeanor, following an incident at a residence on South 17th Street in Fairfield on the evening of November 5th. According to court documents, Stepp threatened her sibling by taking a knife and telling them she would kill them during the night if they did not leave the home they share.
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Ottumwa Announces Veterans Day Closings and Garbage Collection Changes
The City of Ottumwa is reminding residents of changes to garbage and recycling collection, along with scheduled city office and facility closings, in observance of Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Residents who normally receive garbage and recycling collection on Wednesdays will have their service moved to Thursday, November...
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Economic development officials in Ottumwa are dealing with the recent announcement that John Deere will close its factory there and consolidate its operations in Des Moines and Louisiana
Economic development officials in Ottumwa are dealing with the recent announcement that John Deere will close its factory there and consolidate its operations in Des Moines and Louisiana. Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress executive director Marc Roe says within hours of last Tuesday’s announcement, he began collaborating with Iowa Workforce Development and Indian Hills Community College to brainstorm how to retrain and retain those workers. “Ottumwa, any community isn’t about one business. It’s going to change our landscape for sure, but, you know, it doesn’t have to determine the future of the community. That’s up to us to do,” Roe says. John Deere will leave about 400 people out of jobs, in addition to an abandoned industrial complex in the middle of Ottumwa. Roe hopes to attract new manufacturing, retrain local employees through workforce development or the local community college, and find new ways to retain families who are building businesses or going to school in Ottumwa.
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Ottumwa WinterFest set to return for second year with full week of activities
OTTUMWA, Iowa - On Monday, Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress (GOPIP) Executive Director Marc Roe announced the return of Ottumwa WinterFest. It will take place Dec. 7–13, at the Southeast Iowa JBS Sports Center, 103 Church Street. Last year was the first year for WinterFest and it returns with...
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Agency to Host Very Merry Christmas Vendor Show
The holiday shopping season is getting closer, and residents are invited to celebrate the season while supporting local businesses at the Very Merry Agency Christmas Vendor Show on Saturday, December 5, 2026. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Agency Community Center in Agency,...
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Main Street Fairfield Awarded $100,000 State Grant for Downtown Housing
Main Street Fairfield has received a $100,000 Main Street Iowa Challenge Grant to rehabilitate the upper story of the historic Bradshaw building at 118 W. Burlington Ave., creating five additional residential units in downtown Fairfield. The local match on the project is $358,028, bringing the total project cost to $458,028.
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Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner Returns November 26
The annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner will return to Ottumwa on Thursday, November 26, with organizers expecting to serve approximately 3,600 meals to area residents. The free Thanksgiving meal will be served at the Ottumwa High School (OHS) cafeteria, with access through the Fourth Street entrance. The meal is open to everyone, and there is no charge.
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Justice Bus Makes Stop in Ottumwa Offering Free Legal Assistance
Residents in the Ottumwa area have an opportunity to receive assistance with a variety of civil legal issues as the Iowa Legal Aid Justice Bus makes a stop in the community today. The mobile legal clinic will be stationed at SIEDA Community Action, 725 W. Second Street in Ottumwa, until...
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Southeast Iowa Communities Prepare to Honor Veterans on November 11
Communities throughout southeast Iowa are preparing to recognize the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces during Veterans Day observances on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Several schools, veterans organizations and community groups have announced ceremonies, assemblies, meals and special activities to honor local veterans and...