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The Monroe County Board of Supervisors approved the purchase of new radios for deputy vehicles by the Sheriff’s Department during their Oct. 13 meeting. The new system includes Kenwood Repeaters with P25/VM700/800 capabilities and the cost will be $88,383.26. The E911 budget will cover $36,870.40 of the cost and $25,000 will come from Local Option Sales Tax. The remaining cost will be covered by the Sheriff’s Office budget.
OTTUMWA, Iowa - Iowa recently rolled out a new system that notifies owners about transactions involving their properties — especially the ones they didn’t know they had authorized in the first place. Wapello County Recorder Lisa Kent has been advocating for a program like the new statewide Iowa...
An anonymous group of United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 74 members from the Ottumwa Works John Deere plant issued a public statement to express what they say are growing concerns regarding their union’s current strategy and representation. The statement reads:. “As dues-paying UAW members at John Deere Ottumwa Works,...
OTTUMWA, Iowa - Some southeast Iowa residents have more than your typical discounts to look forward to this Black Friday. Ottumwa’s Heartland Humane Society is going to have a “Black Fur-day” event this Thanksgiving weekend. From Friday, Nov. 27 through Nov. 29, all black dogs and cats one year and older will get a 50% discount off their adoption fees. Society officials say the discount applies to animals that are mostly black as well; it’s all in an effort to find fur-ever homes for the nearly 100 black cats and dogs at the shelter right now.
Walmart in Ottumwa is celebrating an important professional achievement as Juliana Reyes successfully passed her national certification exam and became the newest Certified Pharmacy Technician on the team. Reyes’ accomplishment reflects her hard work, dedication, and commitment to providing quality service to customers. Earning national certification is an important milestone...
Organizers have awarded the Wapello County Veteran of the Year honor to Russell Goering, recognizing his decades of military service and years of dedication to helping others in the community. Goering’s widow, Kim Goering, accepted the award on his behalf. Organizers noted this marks the first time the Veteran of...
The Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) will celebrate 10 consecutive years of giving back on Giving Tuesday by partnering with Fareway Stores and Central Iowa Shelter & Services to provide breakfast and fellowship to Iowans experiencing homelessness. The annual event will take place Tuesday, December 1, with volunteers preparing and...
The Jefferson County Health Center (JCHC) will host a free community education seminar in Ottumwa on Tuesday, November 17, focusing on advances in hip and knee replacement surgery, including the use of robotic-assisted technology. The seminar, titled “Your Care Explained: Hip and Knee Replacement,” will feature orthopedic surgeon Sandeep Munjal,...
The community is invited to come together for an evening of music, entertainment and support during the 91st Annual Firefighter’s Ball on Friday, November 13, in Ottumwa. Hosted by Local 395, this annual event offers an opportunity for residents to enjoy a night out while showing their support for local firefighters.
Main Street Ottumwa is inviting local businesses to participate in this year’s Snowball Drop during Small Business Saturday on Saturday, November 28, in downtown Ottumwa. The Snowball Drop will begin at 11 a.m. on South Market Street near Mini-Mushrooms. Community members will have the opportunity to catch snowballs containing prizes and discounts while enjoying specials at participating downtown restaurants and stores.
Care Camps Foundation and the RVDA recognized the top three fundraisers from the 2026 Compete for Kids campaign during the association’s annual meeting at the RVDA Convention/Expo. Bowling RV of Ottumwa, Iowa, earned first place as the campaign’s top fundraiser. Wilkins RV in Nichols, New York, was recognized as...