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Ottumwa sewer rate projections show rising costs through 2037
OTTUMWA, Iowa (KYOU) - A financial review presented Tuesday shows the typical Ottumwa household’s sewer bill could climb 67% over the next decade. The review is part of a larger effort tied to the city’s sewer projects, which includes a city study earlier this year on how sewer costs are split between homeowners and businesses.
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Fairfield Farmers Market Moving Indoors to Blue Rose Ballroom for 2026-2027 Season
The Fairfield Farmers Market will have a new indoor home this season, moving to the Blue Rose Ballroom & Bistro for its 2026-2027 indoor market run, according to a social media post from the market’s page. The indoor market will be held on Saturdays from November through April, running...
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Miller-Meeks talks manufacturing with House energy chairman at Burlington roundtable
BURLINGTON, Iowa (KWQC) - Lee County will need new access to natural gas to accommodate a planned $15 billion steel mill, leaders told Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks at a roundtable Thursday in Burlington. The area needs a pipeline to deliver that gas, leaders said, to the steel mill and other developments...
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Cambridge Investment Research laying off 60 employees
FAIRFIELD, Iowa (KYOU) - Cambridge Investment Research in Fairfield, is laying off 60 home office associates, representing about 6% of its home office workforce, according to the company. The company’s statement comes after an Iowa Workforce Development WARN notice filed Oct. 12 listed 33 employees at the Fairfield location as...
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Fairfield’s Maharishi Ayurveda Receives Rose Award for Excellence in Design
The Fairfield Beautification Commission has recognized Maharishi Ayurveda with a Rose Award for Excellence in Design, honoring the business for the beauty and elegance of its interior, according to a social media post from the organization. The commission described the space, located at 56 E Burlington Ave in Fairfield, as...
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Fall Apple Orchards Offer Day Trips Near Ottumwa
Fall is a popular time for families to visit apple orchards, enjoy fresh-baked treats and take part in seasonal farm activities. Residents in and around Ottumwa have several options to consider, ranging from smaller pick-your-own orchards to larger farms featuring corn mazes, petting zoos, pumpkin patches and hayrack rides. While...
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Indian Hills Offers Nighttime Flight Training in Ottumwa
Aviation enthusiasts will have an opportunity to experience the skies after dark through a unique flight training opportunity offered by Indian Hills Community College this holiday season. The nighttime flight experience will be available on Mondays and Tuesdays from November 2 through December 15, giving participants a chance to see...
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Fairfield’s Cambridge Investment Research Notifies State of Layoffs, Company Cites Organizational Restructuring
Fairfield-based Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. has filed a mass layoff notice with Iowa Workforce Development, listing November 11th as the layoff date for employees at its home office location at 1776 Pleasant Plain Road. The notice was filed October 12th under Iowa’s WARN Act notification requirements, which requires companies to...
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The Bread Shed is a labor of love for New Sharon couple
If you looking for fresh sourdough bread, sweet treats and other baked goods, check out The Bread Shed in neighboring New Sharon. The business is located at 409 ¾ Elm St., in New Sharon, which is about four blocks north of the fire station and a half block east of Highway 146. Stacie Johannes and her husband, Jayme, founded the business, opening its doors in April 2026. It all started when Stacie learned how to make sourdough bread simply because she wanted to learn something new. “As I practiced and became more comfortable with it, I found myself baking more loaves than my family and friends could possibly eat,” said Stacie. “I thought it would be fun to share what I was making with others in the community.” She mentioned the bread business idea to her husband, Jayme, asking if he could build her a little shed to offer her baked goods. She was thinking that people would stop and buy some bread. “He was a little unsure about the idea at first, but he was more than willing to help me make it happen,” said Stacie. “That little conversation eventually became The Bread Shed.” The couple operates the business
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How Iowa’s Amish Dairy Farmers Turned Their Pastures Into A National Brand
In the summer of 2017, while his oldest son was out on a tractor, Glen Mast explained to The Washington Post why so many of his Amish neighbors near Kalona, Iowa, had gone organic. “The Amish are more inclined to doing things naturally,” Mast said. “We have large families, and we have a close connection to the soil.” Organic prices keep those small farms profitable and their families on the land.
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Fairfield Beautification Commission Honors Impact Fitness with Rose Award for Excellence in Landscaping
The Fairfield Beautification Commission has recognized Impact Fitness with a Rose Award for Excellence in Landscaping, honoring the business for its commitment to creating an attractive and welcoming environment for the community. Owner Dani Hill, her sister-in-law Nikia Fry, and Oakwood Nursery landscaped the entire perimeter of the building with...
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The Massive Flea Market In Missouri That Bargain Hunters Say Is Better Than Costco
Forget the warehouse membership card, because the Rutledge Flea Market in Rutledge, Missouri is giving big-box stores a serious run for their money, and the only thing you need to get in is a love of a good deal. Bargain hunters across Missouri have been quietly keeping this one to...