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Fairfield’s Briggs Avenue Reopens After Fire Station Construction Closure
Briggs Avenue between 3rd Street and 4th Street in Fairfield has reopened to the public following a temporary closure to accommodate construction of the new fire station, according to the City of Fairfield. While traffic is moving again, motorists and pedestrians are advised to continue using caution in the area....
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Iowa DNR to Stock 1,500 Trout in Ottumwa
Fishing enthusiasts will have an opportunity to enjoy a day of trout fishing when the Iowa Department of Natural Resources stocks 1,500 trout in the pond at Greater Ottumwa Park on Monday, November 2. The trout stocking is scheduled for 11 a.m., giving local anglers a chance to get outside...
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Walker Taps Texas Fire Aviation Chief to Lead Department After Rusty Shoultz's Death
Walker has a new fire chief. City commissioners voted Monday to appoint David Moore, a 30-year veteran of fire and emergency-response work who most recently served as chief of fire aviation for the Texas A&M Forest Service, to lead the department starting in mid-December. The appointment fills a post that has sat in interim hands since former Fire Chief Russell “Rusty” Shoultz died suddenly in May.
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Teen Anti-Boredom Club Coming to Ottumwa Public Library
Teens looking for an afternoon of fun, creativity and time with friends will have an opportunity to unwind at the Teen Anti-Boredom Club on Friday, October 30. The event will take place from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Ottumwa Public Library, located at 102 West Fourth Street in Ottumwa.
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Under Secretary of USDA Visited Vermeer Corporation on Tuesday
An official with the U.S. Department of Agriculture made a stop at Vermeer Corporation on Tuesday as part of a statewide listening tour. Under Secretary Richard Fordyce took a tour of Plant 2, met with several managers and leaders of Vermeer and Marion County Bank, and toured the Vermeer museum and Global Pavilion as part of his visit, one day after meeting at a farm near Leighton. Fordyce himself has purchased several Vermeer machines, and aimed to learn more about the impact the manufacturer as on the area economy. Senior Vice President of Agriculture Services and Forestry Curt Blades with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers was also in attendance. Hear more about their visit on upcoming editions of In Touch with South Central Iowa.
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CITYPOINT Church in Washington Receives Surprise Grant from WCRF Board
The Washington County Riverboat Foundation recently awarded a surprise grant to CITYPOINT Church in Washington. CITYPOINT Church purchased the former downtown YMСА building located at 121 East Main Street. The church has been revitalizing the three-story property. The total project cost is $23,399, and the grant amount awarded was $10,000.
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Federal funds support new CDL training facility at Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa
OTTUMWA, Iowa - Monday morning, elected officials and community members in Ottumwa gathered for a ribbon cutting for the opening of a new Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training skid pad at Indian Hills Community College. Work at the site was made possible through $1 million in federal funding to...
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LULAC Ottumwa to Host Day of the Dead Celebration
LULAC Ottumwa will host a Day of the Dead celebration on Saturday, November 7, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Ottumwa YMCA, located at 611 North Hancock Street. The event will celebrate Mexican culture, family traditions and the remembrance of loved ones who have passed away. Día de los...
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Park-It-Pantry Provides Food to Albia Residents
The Food Bank of Iowa’s Park-It-Pantry is helping Monroe County residents access fresh produce, meat and pantry staples through its monthly mobile food distribution in Albia. The mobile pantry is located at the Monroe County Public Health building, 1801 S. B St., Albia. Food distribution begins at 10:30 a.m....
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Oskaloosa Sees Major Increase in Housing Development as City Works to Address Shortage
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – After years of trying to add more housing, Oskaloosa has seen a major jump in residential development. The city issued building permits for 143 housing units last fiscal year. That’s more than seven times the usual 20 new units the city sees in a typical year....
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The Louisa Regional Solid Waste Agency is showing little interest in selling the Louisa County Transfer Station in Wapello
The Louisa Regional Solid Waste Agency is showing little interest in selling the Louisa County Transfer Station in Wapello, after receiving an informal inquiry from WEMIGA Waste Disposal of Mount Pleasant. Agency Executive Secretary and transfer station manager Joellen Schantz says a sale would require a public hearing, legal steps and could be challenged through a petition campaign. She also warned that selling the facility could mean losing local control over tipping fees and other revenue. No decision was made during the agency’s October 20 meeting.
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Ottumwa Reminds Property Owners to Trim Trees and Shrubs
As leaves fall and autumn continues, the City of Ottumwa is reminding property owners to check trees, shrubs and other vegetation to help keep streets, alleys and sidewalks safe and accessible. Under Chapter 34, Article I, Section 34-5 of the City of Ottumwa Code of Ordinances, property owners whose lots...
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Latest Highway 92 Project Set to Begin Monday Near Ainsworth
The Iowa Department of Transportation will begin another project on Highway 92 on Monday, this time, east of Washington between Ainsworth and Cotter. Traveling east from Ainsworth, work will begin just beyond Vine Avenue, approximately half a mile from Ainsworth. Work then continues through the intersection of Highways 92 and 218 before concluding just before the intersection of 92 and Yucca Avenue.