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Suspected gas explosion triggers weekend house fire in Ottumwa
OTTUMWA, Iowa — A weekend house fire in southeast Iowa is under investigation. Just before 7 a.m. Sunday, Ottumwa Fire Department crews responded to a report of a gas explosion at 19 Asbury Circle. When firefighters arrived, they found a one story house with heavy fire coming from a...
Ottumwa CSD & Eddyville-Blakesburg CSD awarded grants for before and after school programs
OTTUMWA / BLAKESBURG, Iowa — Six schools in the Ottumwa Community School District and one school in the Eddyville-Blakesburg Community School District have been awarded grants for a project to increase student attendance rates, achievement, and engagement. A Learning Beyond the Bell grant has been awarded to Gateway High...
Break to start the week, but storm chances return
OTTUMWA, Iowa (KYOU) - After a sometimes stormy weekend, things start out much quieter for the work and school week. Clouds will be present at times today, but so will a good amount of sunshine for much of it. This sun will push temperatures back into the mid 60s for most. Winds will be noticeable from the west or west-southwest throughout the day, with some gusts reaching toward the 20 to 30 mph range.
Cracktastic PlastiCon hosts a trip down memory lane for southeast Iowans
OTTUMWA, Iowa — On Saturday, the Iowa National Guard Armory in Ottumwa was a haven for all the big kids out there seeking a blast from the past. Cracktastic PlastiCon showcased nostalgic toys, video games, comics, and just about anything else that offered attendees a chance to tap into their inner child.
Heavy rain and severe threats remain
OTTUMWA, Iowa (KYOU) - Our second round of showers and storms continues to move through the state. Besides severe weather, we also need to be aware of the heavy rain threat into Sunday morning. As the second low begins to lift out of the region some thunderstorms could develop late Sunday. If they do there is a chance, they may be strong to severe. Monday brings a quiet day with Tuesday showing a return chance for some thunderstorms, currently not looking severe. Have a great night and a safe weekend.
Ottumwa students host Mental Wellness Expo to highlight important topics & share resources
OTTUMWA, Iowa — Students in Ottumwa hosted the fourth annual Mental Wellness Expo centered around the theme of community. Pointing to paintable puzzle pieces, Ottumwa High School student Breanna Dominguez told KTVO, “So that's why we came up with the puzzles. We’re going to make a mural out of it. So, it kind of shows the community as a whole and how we each make a part of it.”
Newton girls tennis downs Oskaloosa on Senior Night
The Newton girls tennis team celebrated Senior Night with a conference win over Oskaloosa on Thursday. The Cardinals won all six singles matches and a varsity lineup featuring six seniors downed the Indians 8-3 during Little Hawkeye Conference action at Aurora Heights Park. Madison Rinehart was the lone senior to...
Newton boys get back in win column against Oskaloosa
OSKALOOSA — The Newton boys tennis team snapped a three-game skid and got back into the win column on Thursday. The Cardinals posted nine straight-set wins and finished 1-1 in three-set tiebreaks during a 10-1 road win over Oskaloosa during Little Hawkeye Conference play. Newton went 5-1 in singles...
Southeast Iowa authorities simulate car crash to show dangers of impaired driving
OTTUMWA, Iowa — On Wednesday, the Wapello County Sheriff’s Office, the Ottumwa Police and Fire departments organized a comprehensive vehicle crash simulation aimed at raising awareness among Ottumwa High School students about the consequences of distracted driving. The event sought to illustrate the potential outcomes of impaired driving...
Six bronze-medal finishes lead PCM boys at EBF
EDDYVILLE — The PCM boys track and field team piled up six third-place finishes and doubled up in a pair of field events and that led the Mustangs to a fourth-place finish in the large-school division of the EBF Boys Relays on Tuesday. Pella Christian won the meet title...
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