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Ottumwa City Council struggling to move forward in Fire Code amendment discussions
OTTUMWA, Iowa (KYOU) - Tuesday night, July 17th, the Ottumwa City Council met with one of their agenda items being a public hearing regarding the city’s proposed amendments to the current fire code. During the public hearing, Ottumwa’s Community Development Director, Zach Simonson, was presenting the proposed amendments to...
Ottumwa Man Charged with Burglary, Drug Possession
An Ottumwa man faces charges after allegedly stealing from a residence and possessing drugs. 45-year-old Daniel Hamilton was charged with burglary – 3rd degree, possession of a controlled substance – marijuana plus one other, and theft – 5th degree. On July 16, court records say Hamilton approached...
OPD: Convicted Man Attempted to Steal from Abstained Business
A convicted Ottumwa man faces charges after attempting to steal from a business he’s abstained from. 24-year-old Brain Anjain was charged with Theft – 3rd degree – enhanced because of 2 prior convictions – property not exceeding $750, Trespassing on the property of another – 1st offense, Public Intoxication – 1st offense.
Motorcycle driver hospitalized after crash in Ottumwa
OTTUMWA, Iowa — Ottumwa police say a motorcycle driver is hospitalized after a serious accident. It happened just before noon Tuesday on Highway 63 and Rochester. Police say the motorcycle, driven by Dakota Boyer, 33, of Ottumwa, collided with a car. Boyer sustained significant injuries from the accident and...
City: RAGBRAI Arrives Next Week
According to the City of Ottumwa, the riders of RAGBRAI LI will arrive next Thursday for an overnight stay. On July 25, the riders will arrive into town from Rock Bluff Road, onto Blackhawk Road, turning onto North Quincy Avenue, and ride the trail behind the Ottumwa 8 Theater to arrive at the Greater Ottumwa Park. Campers will be available for the participants on both sides of the park.
OSKALOOSA BUSINESS OWNER LAUREN TERRELL SELECTED IN THE TOP 12 FOR OPEN 4 BUSINESS GRANT
OSKALOOSA — Oskaloosa business owner and art creative, Lauren Terrell was recently selected in the top 12 candidates who submitted an Open 4 Business Grant Application for 2024 to Main Street Iowa. Terrell and business, Studio Osky will receive $500 from the Oskaloosa Main Street Board for being selected as the local winner.
5 pets die, 2 firefighters injured in 3 Burlington fires in 24 hours
It’s been a very busy 24 hours for the Burlington Fire Department. Firefighters dealt with three fires, one which is considered arson and another where five pets died. The department emailed three news releases with details about the fires. The department was called to the 100 block of Melrose Court on July 16 at about […]
Sara’s Quicky Delivery: Revolutionizing Convenience in Oskaloosa
Oskaloosa, IA — In a time when convenience and efficiency are paramount, Sara Roach has stepped up to fill a unique niche in Oskaloosa with her innovative business, Sara’s Quickie Delivery. Founded in January 2023, this local delivery service has quickly grown, providing residents with an alternative to larger delivery platforms.
Notre Dame makes offer to 2026 guard, daughter of former NBA player
Kate Harpring hasn’t even begun her junior year at Marist in Atlanta. That’s the same high school her father, former NBA player Matt Harpring, attended. But that hasn’t stopped many prominent programs from making her offers already. She confirmed that Notre Dame is one of those programs on social media: After a great conversation with @IrishCoachIvey I am excited and thankful to receive and offer from @ndwbb !!! Can’t wait to build our relationship! 💚 pic.twitter.com/HNPU2KeMy6 — Kate Harpring (@Kate_Harpring26) July 16, 2024 On the same day, Harpring also announced an offer from Iowa, which only added onto the list of schools that...
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture visits Lake Mills
(ABC 6 News) — In Iowa, a statewide program is helping local food producers get the resources they need to take the next step in their business. That program is called Choose Iowa, and it awards grants to small local food producers in the early stages of their business.
Neighbors raise concerns to Des Moines City Council over nonprofit's plan for affordable housing
DES MOINES, Iowa — The building at 1301 Kenyon Ave is vacant for now, but Hope Ministries has plans to turn it into affordable housing for men who were formerly homeless. The organization sees this project as a step in the right direction for Des Moines , though neighbors say they are concerned about what this means for the neighborhood.
Marshalltown elects first Latina into city council in special election
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa — Marshalltown residents elected the first Latina to city council Tuesday night in a special election to replace longtime councilperson Al Hoop, who passed away earlier this year. Receiving 56.3% of votes in the unofficial results, Melisa Fonseca, a Marshalltown native and real estate business owner, defeated...
Georgia Man Taken Into Custody After A High-Speed Chase Through Carroll County On Highway 141 Tuesday Evening
A Georgia man was taken into custody following a high-speed pursuit with law enforcement on Highway 141 yesterday (Tuesday) evening. According to the Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office, at approximately 4:57 p.m., a Guthrie County Sheriff Deputy clocked a 2020 Toyota Camry, operated by 58-year-old Paul Bolin of Athens, GA, at 83 miles per hour (mph) in western Guthrie County. Bolin passed the fully marked squad car and continued westbound on Highway 141 at a high rate of speed. The deputy began pursuing the Bolin vehicle, reaching speeds of 97 mph. The chase continued for roughly ten minutes, with Bolin driving through the stop sign located at the Highway 71 and 141 intersection, before a successful deployment of stop sticks by the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office around Falcon Avenue ended the pursuit. When approached by law enforcement, Bolin identified himself as “God,” and has a .22 caliber pistol in the center console. A criminal history search reported that Bolin has no active no warrants and was not a felony but was disqualified from possessing a firearm. Bolin is charged with control of a firearm by a felon, and eluding both class D felonies, as well as speeding and failure to obey a stop sign. Bolin remains in custody at the Guthrie County Jail on a $5,000 cash bond. The Iowa State Patrol and the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office also assisted in the pursuit.
In the wake of pork plant closures, some producers take on extra costs
Over the last two years, several large pork packers have closed plants in California, Minnesota and most recently Iowa. For some pork producers, this means additional miles and more money to deliver hogs on top of tough economic times.
2024 Martin Blog Fall Sports Preview No. 6 (7/17): Class 2A District 8 Football
(KMAland) -- The Martin Blog Fall Sports Preview continues with a look at Class 2A District 8 football. 7/10: Missouri River Conference Boys Cross Country. 7/11: Rolling Valley Conference Boys Cross Country. 7/12: Class 8-Player District 9 Football. 2024 CLASS 2A DISTRICT 8 FOOTBALL PREVIEW. Kuemper Catholic won another district...
Our Town Belle Plaine: Drahos Shoe Store
BELLE PLAINE, Iowa (KCRG) - Inside Drahos Shoe Store, on Main Street in Belle Plaine, lives generations of knowledge. “My grandfather was a Shoemaker in Bohemia. In 1904, he immigrated to the US. He was 17 years old. He had $22.60 in his pocket,” says Dan Drahos, the current owner and operator of Drahos Shoe Store. Don’s grandfather used those talents to start up a shoe repair business in Belle Plaine during the Great Depression, and eventually passed the business along to his son.
Beau Freyler nominated to Allstate Wuerffel trophy/AFCA Good Works Team
AMES, Iowa – Iowa State senior defensive back Beau Freyler is a nominee for the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy and Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, a pair of awards recognizing players for their performance on the field as well as their impact in the community. Freyler, a Colorado Springs, Colorado,...
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