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Southeast Iowa authorities simulate car crash to show dangers of impaired driving
OTTUMWA, Iowa — On Wednesday, the Wapello County Sheriff’s Office, the Ottumwa Police and Fire departments organized a comprehensive vehicle crash simulation aimed at raising awareness among Ottumwa High School students about the consequences of distracted driving. The event sought to illustrate the potential outcomes of impaired driving...
Favorable short-term weather outlook for Delta region
An atmospheric scientist says short-term weather outlooks show increased chances of precipitation across the Delta region. Matt Makens tells Brownfield it could also bring some severe storm systems. “We could get a system that douses that region tropical wise,” he said. “But if you take that element out – let’s just assume no hurricane, no tropical storm, none of that activity occurs – we’re favorable, but mostly in the early part of this (growing) season.”
Trial delayed for Ottumwa man accused of murder
OTTUMWA, Iowa — The trial of an Ottumwa man in a fatal stabbing case from last October has been delayed. Gary Scott, 60, allegedly killed Sammy Gallegos-Ramirez, 34, during an altercation on October 16, 2023. Scott's pre-trial conference was initially scheduled for May 7, 2024, but has been pushed...
Iowa teen uses first aid training to help volunteer injured during discus throw
On April 11, Cora Snakenburg, a sophomore on the Oskaloosa girls' track and field team, was just about to begin preparation for the shot-put competition during a meet at East Marshall. As she began her routine, a gasp from spectators caught her attention after one of the volunteers measuring the discus event was hit in the back of the head after an errant throw.
KMAland Girls Track & Field (4/23): F-M, Mount Ayr win home meets, Riverside, Wayne, Rock Port also win meets
(KMAland) — Fremont-Mills and Mount Ayr won their home meets, Tri-Center led the way in Audubon and Riverside, Rock Port and Wayne also collected team titles in KMAland girls track & field. Check out the full rundown below. AREA IOWA. BOB CLARK RELAYS (AT AUDUBON) Tri-Center won this meet...
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