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Ottumwa Schools Shifting Gears for Summer Meal Program
OTTUMWA, Iowa (KYOU) - With Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds refusing federal funding to help kids get meals while school is out for the summer, individual school districts are stepping up. Ottumwa Schools is re-launching its summer meal distribution program for free meals. This program is ultimately serving peace of mind.
Disabled American Veterans marks over a century of aid, seeks more local volunteers
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — In the immediate aftermath of World War I, the U.S. government was unprepared for the number of wounded soldiers coming back to the country. Men were missing limbs, they were blind or deaf, and many were greatly affected by the extensive use of chemical weapons. It...
Bob’s Bar hosts America’s Best Restaurants
MARTINSBURG, Neb. (KCAU) – On Friday afternoon, Bob’s Bar & Grill hosted America’s Best Restaurants, showing the nation the three things that make Bob’s Bar so special. “A lot of food, good price, always cold beer,” Gabe Reinart, the next owner of Bob’s Bar, said....
Stephanie Mishler, the Interim Fairfield Superintendent is leaving for Central DeWitt
FAIRFIELD, Iowa (Ottumwa Courier) - The Interim Superintendent and Curriculum Director for the Fairfield Community School District is leaving to become the next Superintendent of the Central DeWitt School District, the Ottumwa Courier reported. Mishler’s first day as Central DeWitt’s Superintendent will be on July 1st if the board approves.
Babies at the Barn celebrates moms of all species
FAIRFIELD, Iowa — The historic Maasdam Barns in Fairfield housed the world’s largest horse at one point in time. A Belgian draft horse weighing about 2,400 pounds in the mid-1930s. Today, the barn still gets paid a visit by some powerful horses who also come with their minis.
Heartland Humane Society's fundraiser blooms with record-breaking sales
OTTUMWA, Iowa — Last week, the Heartland Humane Society in Ottumwa hosted a fundraiser selling an array of plants and flowers. With the community rallying together to contribute to the cause, it has made it easier for the organization to continue their progress on helping animals at the shelter.
"Love Where You Live" promotes two days of community pride in Ottumwa
OTTUMWA, Iowa — The Ottumwa Leadership Academy Class of 2024 hosted two days of activities, Friday through Saturday, to promote community pride in Ottumwa. The Class of 2024's class project "Love Where You Live" celebrated Ottumwa's past, present, and future. Tucker Black from OLA's Class of 2024 explained to...
Southeast Iowa pro-life group raises awareness at Mother's Day fundraiser
FAIRFIELD, Iowa — For Mother's Day weekend, Jefferson County Right to Life says they are giving mothers the gift of diapers and raising awareness. The pro-life organization has held an annual diaper drive in front of the Walmart in Fairfield for several years. Since the Supreme Court overturned the...
Ottumwa City Council approves decision on addressing unauthorized campers at Turkey Island
OTTUMWA, Iowa — On Tuesday, the Ottumwa City Council held their regular meeting to discuss various topics including the resolution for addressing citizens living on Turkey Island. The council approved the motion to evict any person on the island and do a clean up of the area. Community Development...
Heavy police presence reported on Ottumwa's south side
OTTUMWA, Iowa — UPDATE: The Ottumwa Police Department received a report of a wanted person, possibly armed, inside a residence on Ottumwa's south side. Neighbors say that a heavy police presence began to form at the intersection of Chester Avenue and North Johnson Avenue around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday. Armed...
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