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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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Five Panther Dancers Qualify For Iowa HS State Competition In December
The Panorama Dance Team recently competed at Pella Jefferson Intermediate School for the Iowa State Dance/Drill Team Association Solo Qualifying Competition on Friday, as five soloists punched their tickets to state in December. The Panthers took seven individuals to the annual competition including Berkley Schwartz, Ava Thorn, Maci Bauer, Cali...
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Mid-Prairie’s Pete Cavanagh Recognized with IHSADA District Honor
For years, he was a social studies teacher and a successful football coach; now, Mid-Prairie Activities Director Pete Cavanagh can call himself the Iowa High School Athletic Director Association’s Southeast District High School Activities Director of the Year. Cavanagh began his AD tenure after stepping away from being the...
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Prep Cross Country: Southeast Iowa Super Conference Shows Out at State Qualifying Meets
Prep Cross Country- Classes 1A and 2A held their state qualifying meets Thursday evening and the Southeast Iowa Super Conference (SEISC) dominated the pathways, resulting in three teams and 10 local runners punching their ticket to the state meet held in Fort Dodge. Class 1A: Van Buren County. Van Buren...
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Ottumwa Bulldogs fall to Iowa City High
OTTUMWA, Iowa (KYOU) - The Ottumwa Bulldogs fell to Iowa City High 55-14 Friday night, as the Little Hawks built an early lead and added to it in the second half. Iowa City High struck first, with Miller carrying the ball up the middle before breaking free for a 32-yard touchdown run.
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Pekin Schools Mourn the Loss of “Grandma Ruthie”
Pekin Schools is remembering a longtime daycare volunteer known affectionately as “Grandma Ruthie,” who recently passed away. For years, Grandma Ruthie generously volunteered her time at the daycare, bringing kindness, warmth, and love to the children, families, and staff she encountered. According to Pekin Schools, she had a...
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Week 9 Football Capsules: Breaking Down the Your Prep Sports Area Games
City High (3-5) at Ottumwa (2-6) Where: Schafer Stadium, 7 p.m. Player to watch: Ottumwa junior quarterback Spencer Dalbey (5-10, 165) has completed 80-of-161 passes for 871 yards and six touchdowns and has rushed for a team-high 275 yards and four touchdowns. Key stat: Ottumwa is allowing 232 rushing yards...
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Jarrod Longbine Resigns From Highland School Board
A resignation by one of its members has left the Highland Community School District School Board with a vacancy. Prior to their October 12th meeting, a written resignation was turned in by District Two board member Jarrod Longbine effective immediately. Longbine was absent from both September school board meetings. His...
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Fairfield Community School District Projects Second Consecutive Year of Enrollment Growth
The Fairfield Community School District is projecting its second straight year of certified enrollment growth, continuing a turnaround after several years of declining student counts, according to a press release from the district. Preliminary 2026 figures show an estimated increase of about 10 students in certified enrollment, bringing the district’s...
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Ottumwa Schools Mourns Loss of Beloved Teacher
The Ottumwa Community School District is mourning the loss of Shanee Aljets, a longtime educator who dedicated 30 years of service to Ottumwa Schools. Aljets most recently taught kindergarten at Eisenhower Elementary School. She passed away following a battle with cancer, leaving behind a legacy of caring for students and serving the school community.
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Fairfield High School to Induct Four into Wall of Honor on October 23rd
Fairfield High School will welcome four new members into its Wall of Honor during a ceremony set for the morning of Friday, October 23rd, recognizing distinguished graduates whose careers have spanned automotive business, literature, education and military service. The Wall of Honor was established in 2004 to recognize outstanding FHS...
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Oskaloosa Schools’ Justin DeVore Named Iowa’s Communicator of the Year
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – Justin DeVore, who leads communications, marketing, and engagement for the Oskaloosa Community School District, has been named the 2026-27 Communicator of the Year by the Iowa School Public Relations Association (ISPRA). The statewide honor was announced on Thursday, October 15, at the organization’s fall conference in...
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Fairfield’s Addie Qualters Signs to Dance at Mount Mercy University
Fairfield High School senior Addie Qualters has signed to join the dance team at Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids, adding her name to a growing list of FHS dancers earning collegiate opportunities. Qualters joins teammate Teagan Gilchrist, who signed to Iowa Central, and Sophie Skalicky, who signed with William...
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Oskaloosa Middle School Cross Country Runners Set 13 Personal Records at State Championships
ANKENY, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Middle School cross country team wrapped up its season with a strong showing at the 33rd annual Washburn Classic Statewide Middle School Cross Country Championships on Saturday, October 17 at Ankeny Centennial High School. All 13 Oskaloosa runners set personal-best times in the two-mile...
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Hillcrest Academy Continuing to Serve Up Fall Food Specialities
The beginning of fall brings about the annual traditions of children jumping into multicolored leaf piles, hay rack rides, and trick-or-treating. At Hillcrest Academy, it’s all about the food. For decades, Hillcrest Academy has provided cherished classic sweet treats such as apple fritters and cinnamon rolls at celebrations like...
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Oskaloosa Battles Back Before Marion Pulls Away for 41-10 Football Victory
OSKALOOSA, Iowa – The Oskaloosa Indians battled back from an early 13-point deficit and closed the gap to just three points by halftime on Friday night, October 16th. However, turnovers and Marion’s strong running game helped the visiting Wolves pull away for a 41-10 win. In this Class...