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Crash temporarily stalled traffic on I-80 near Oxford, roadway reopened
OXFORD, Iowa (KCRG) - The eastbound lane of I-80 has been reopened following a crash that stalled traffic. A crash on I-80 is slowing eastbound traffic near Oxford. According to the Iowa DOT, the crash is between Exit 225: County Road W21 and Exit 230: County Road W38 (7 miles west of the Tiffin area).
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BNSF Railway to Begin Signal Improvements at Fairfield Railroad Crossings
Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway will begin signal improvement work at railroad crossings throughout Fairfield beginning Thursday, June 25th, according to a press release from City Engineer and Public Works Director Melanie Carlson. All crossings except for 23rd Street will experience intermittent delays while signal replacement work is completed....
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Winfield Avenue Trail Project Continues Wednesday
An exciting addition to Mount Pleasant’s Trail system may disrupt your commute today. City crews will be paving a portion of the new trail along Grand Avenue beginning early Wednesday morning. During the work, the northbound lanes of Grand Avenue will be closed at Baker Street. Drivers traveling north should follow the detour using the Beavers Drive frontage road. Southbound traffic will remain open throughout the project.
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Temporary Speed Limit in Place on Pleasant Plain Road Near Fairfield
The Jefferson County Board of Supervisors have cleared the way for a temporary decrease in the speed limit on Pleasant Plain Road northeast of Fairfield. In a recent meeting, the board voted to lower the speed limit from 55 to 45 miles per hour, which will last until September 15th. The portion of the road affected runs from the Fairfield city limit to 167th Street. The stretch of affected roadway is roughly three miles.
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Rural bus program in Central Iowa scales back services due to lack of funding
INDIANOLA, Iowa (KCCI) - A rural bus service is cutting back operations around central Iowa due to funding struggles. The Heart of Iowa Regional Transportation Agency (HIRTA) says that they have had to reduce some service hours due to a lack of funding. The impacts are being felt in the...
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City of Ottumwa Announces Street Closure Near Vogel Heights
The City of Ottumwa says a street on the north side will be closed in relation to new housing in the area. Beginning Thursday, June 18 East Alta Vista Avenue will be closed to through traffic between North Elm Street and North Ash Street for sanitary sewer work associated with the Vogel Heights project.
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HIRTA Adjusts Service Hours and Routes Starting July 1
The Heart of Iowa Regional Transit Agency (HIRTA) will reduce service hours and adjust routes in some cities starting July 1, 2026, due to rising costs and limited funding. Public transit agencies across the country are dealing with higher costs for fuel, repairs, insurance, and wages, while funding hasn't kept up. HIRTA says these changes are needed to stay financially stable and keep serving the region long term.
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Bump-Outs Coming to Columbus Junction Downtown Streets
A downtown intersection in Columbus Junction is set to receive a makeover. The Columbus Junction city council approved plans to paint the intersection of Main Street and Walnut Street in their May 13 city council meeting. Louisa County Development Group representative Cori Milan reported receiving a $700 grant to purchase paint supplies. The supplies will be used to create bump-outs with the intent to slow traffic making turns in the intersection. The plan also includes moving the crosswalk, and if the temporary bump-outs receive positive feedback, they may become permanent.
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Ottumwa Bike Trail Closed for Construction
A section of the bike trail along South Emma Drive in Ottumwa is closed beginning Wednesday, June 10, due to construction work at the Walnut Lift Station. The closure affects only the portion of the trail located east of Sandy Lane. City officials say the trail is expected to reopen by the end of the day on Friday, June 12, weather permitting.
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Drivers Advised of McKinley Avenue Closure Starting Monday
Drivers in Ottumwa will need to plan for a temporary road closure beginning Monday, June 8. McKinley Avenue between West Finley Avenue and Greenwood Drive will be closed to through traffic while crews install new curbs as part of the city’s annual Asphalt Street Repair Program. The project is...
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Iowa train derailment: What to know about the intersection and the rail line
VICTOR, Iowa — One person is dead after a freight train derailed three miles west of Victor, Iowa, Wednesday afternoon. A semi-truck on Iowa Highway 21, also known as 220th Street, struck the train around 12:45 p.m., according to Sgt. Alex Dinkla with Iowa State Patrol. One person in the semi-truck has died, while another seriously injured and air-lifted to a hospital.
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North Van Buren Avenue Closure Begins for Sewer Work
Beginning Monday, June 1, the 1500 block of North Van Buren Avenue will be closed to through traffic while crews complete sewer work in the area. The closure is expected to remain in place through June 12, weather permitting. City officials say residents who live within the affected area will continue to have access to their homes during the project.