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Judge keeps $50,000 bond for Eckert in Trenton church theft case

A Grundy County judge has maintained a $50,000 cash-only bond for Patricia Marie Eckert of Laredo, who faces felony charges involving alleged theft and forgery at Wesley United Methodist Church in Trenton. Eckert appeared in custody Nov. 10 for a bond hearing before Associate Circuit Judge Carrie Lamm Clark. She...

Trenton, MO · 13h
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‘Hail Satan’ Invocation Sparks Renewed Controversy at Ottumwa City Council

Police escorted a man from an Ottumwa City Council meeting after he interrupted an invocation delivered by Matt Dalbey. The incident followed another controversy over council invocations in October. Originally published by Iowa Pulse . For more verified Iowa news and real-time updates, follow Iowa Pulse.

Ottumwa, IA · 12h

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Ottumwa mayor optimistic the Jefferson Street Bridge will re-open in the coming days

OTTUMWA, Iowa - Ottumwa Mayor Benjamin Foote says the city’s Jefferson Street Bridge is expected to re-open — hopefully within the coming days. The city said contractors installed a new special-order expansion joint on Monday and poured concrete Wednesday, which has to cure before the bridge can be re-opened.

Ottumwa, IA · 2d
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Actions Approved By The Chillicothe City Council

The Chillicothe City Council approved three items from its agenda on Monday. The Contract for Audit Services for 2027, 2028, and 2029 was approved with Conrad & Higgins LLC. The contract includes the audit of the City of Chillicothe, the Bowling Alley, and the Golf Course. The first year is capped at $41,500, with a $1,000 increase in each of the following two years.

Chillicothe, MO · 1d
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This Little Missouri Courthouse Town Still Has Homemade Pie And $5 Movie Nights

An entire county still does its official business from one small courthouse town in the far north of Missouri. Every deed, every jury summons, every county meeting points back to the same main street. That alone makes me curious. I like towns where the courthouse still matters and the square...

Albany, MO · 7d

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Livingston County Initiative Concerning Animals and Deliveries

As deliveries to homes and business are quite common these days, and following recent incidents in which delivery drivers were attacked by dogs, the Livingston County Health Center, Livingston County Sheriff’s Office, and Livingston County Commission are encouraging residents to take simple precautions to prevent future attacks. Presiding Commissioner Ed Douglas explains.

Livingston County, MO · 1d

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Trenton City Council approves purchases and discusses city plans

The Trenton City Council voted to delay purchasing two lawn mowers during its Nov. 9 meeting, while approving purchases of a dump truck and electric generating equipment. Members also approved a bid for maintenance and restoration work at the Trenton Family Aquatic Center, considered engineering agreements, and approved several ordinances.

Trenton, MO · 1d

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South Harrison Board Continues Assessment Score Analysis Review During November Session

South Harrison Superintendent Dr. Michael Estes provided a different presentation of the district’s End-of-Course assessment scores with board members during a meeting held Monday night. The board received the information from the district’s building principals in October. Information presented on Monday night was presented as cohort data and was organized into data sets over a three-year period. The intent of the presentation was to provide further analysis of trends and potential target points where more attention or resources may need to be provided. In October, the board received information that the district’s primary goal is to move students off their below basic category.

Harrison County, MO · 1d

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Veterans To Be Honored At Area Schools

Local schools will be honoring veterans in the community. Tuesday, Bishop Hogan School will have their Veterans Day Progam starting at 1:30 pm in the school gymnasium. Following the program, they will have cookies and drinks with the students. The Chillicothe High School is hosting the Veterans Day Program Wednesday...

Chillicothe, MO · 2d

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Five defendants plead guilty in Grundy County Circuit Court cases

Five defendants pleaded guilty in the Associate Division of Grundy County Circuit Court on Nov. 10. Jomelle Baker of Trenton pleaded guilty to an amended charge of misdemeanor fourth-degree assault stemming from Nov. 4. Under a plea agreement, prosecutors filed an amended charge, and Baker waived formal arraignment. The court accepted the agreement, suspended imposition of sentence, and placed her on one year of court-supervised probation. Baker received six days of shock incarceration in the Grundy County Jail, with credit for six days already served. She must pay $240 in jail boarding fees directly to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, $117.50 in court costs, and a $300 donation to the Law Enforcement Restitution Fund. The combined $697.50 is due by Jan. 12.

Grundy County, MO · 7h

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Ottumwa Announces Veterans Day Closings and Garbage Collection Changes

The City of Ottumwa is reminding residents of changes to garbage and recycling collection, along with scheduled city office and facility closings, in observance of Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Residents who normally receive garbage and recycling collection on Wednesdays will have their service moved to Thursday, November...

Ottumwa, IA · 2d

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Main Street Ottumwa Receives $100,000 Main Street Iowa Challenge Grant

The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) today awarded $1.1 million in Main Street Iowa Challenge Grants to 11 communities across the state. The grants support the rehabilitation of underutilized downtown buildings, spurring economic growth and encouraging further investment in Iowa’s historic main streets. Ottumwa received $100,000 to the Briggs...

Ottumwa, IA · 1d

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Ottumwa mayor discusses future of the city’s invocation policy

OTTUMWA, Iowa - City officials in a Southeast Iowa town are taking a closer look at the city’s public invocation policy after a volunteer’s Satanic prayer caused national controversy. Ottumwa resident and former city council member Matthew Dalbey gave that invocation before the city council meeting on Oct....

Ottumwa, IA · 2d

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Tune into the Past with Ottumwa Radio: Wapello County’s Forgotten Civil War Heroes

The history of Wapello County is filled with stories of courage, sacrifice and service. Among the most significant chapters is the Civil War, when men from Ottumwa and surrounding communities left their homes and families to fight for the Union. When the Civil War began in 1861, Iowa answered the...

Wapello County, IA · 1d

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Economic development officials in Ottumwa are dealing with the recent announcement that John Deere will close its factory there and consolidate its operations in Des Moines and Louisiana

Economic development officials in Ottumwa are dealing with the recent announcement that John Deere will close its factory there and consolidate its operations in Des Moines and Louisiana. Greater Ottumwa Partners in Progress executive director Marc Roe says within hours of last Tuesday’s announcement, he began collaborating with Iowa Workforce Development and Indian Hills Community College to brainstorm how to retrain and retain those workers. “Ottumwa, any community isn’t about one business. It’s going to change our landscape for sure, but, you know, it doesn’t have to determine the future of the community. That’s up to us to do,” Roe says. John Deere will leave about 400 people out of jobs, in addition to an abandoned industrial complex in the middle of Ottumwa. Roe hopes to attract new manufacturing, retrain local employees through workforce development or the local community college, and find new ways to retain families who are building businesses or going to school in Ottumwa.

Ottumwa, IA · 2d

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Wapello-Keokuk Road Closed for Bridge Replacement Work

Motorists traveling on Wapello-Keokuk Road should plan for a temporary road closure beginning Tuesday, November 10, as crews begin construction work to replace a small bridge with a culvert. According to the Wapello County Road Department, the closure will begin at 7 a.m. Tuesday and is expected to remain in...

Wapello County, IA · 1d

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Southeast Iowa Communities Prepare to Honor Veterans on November 11

Communities throughout southeast Iowa are preparing to recognize the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces during Veterans Day observances on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Several schools, veterans organizations and community groups have announced ceremonies, assemblies, meals and special activities to honor local veterans and...

Ottumwa, IA · 2d

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Wapello County Welcomes New Youth Conservation Board Members

The Wapello County Youth Conservation Board is welcoming two new members, Lexi Ferguson and Madalynn Sertterh. Ferguson and Sertterh are joining the board as it continues its efforts to encourage youth involvement in conservation and promote appreciation for the outdoors and natural resources throughout Wapello County. Board representatives say the...

Wapello County, IA · 1d

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John Deere Plans to Close 2 Iowa Plants, and One Line Is Moving to Louisiana

John Deere plans to close two Iowa plants, Ottumwa Works and Hagie in Clarion, moving the work to Des Moines and Thibodaux, Louisiana, by fiscal 2029.

Ottumwa, IA · 2d

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Fairfield City Council & Jefferson County Supervisors Explore Shared Dog Facility

The Fairfield City Council and Jefferson County Board of Supervisors met jointly Monday evening on November 9th to discuss the dog issues happening in both the city and county, and they brought up building a shared animal impound facility — a move both bodies said could solve a long-running problem neither has been able to address on its own.

Fairfield, IA · 1d