Ottumwa Resident Sentenced for Scamming Insurers
Nov 16, 2017
Cletus Abongwa Ngwa, 34, of Ottumwa, Iowa, was sentenced in United States District Court in Des Moines, Iowa on September 15, 2017, to an 18-month prison sentence with 3 years’ supervised release and ordered to…
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Three Local Towns Recognized As Main Street Iowa Challenge Grant Recipients
Nov 16, 2017
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) today awarded $933,300 in Main Street Iowa Challenge Grants to 14 communities around the state. The grants will benefit local improvement projects such as façade upgrades and restoration, upper floor…
William Penn University to Host ‘Cards for Jacob’
Nov 15, 2017
William Penn University will be hosting two consecutive "Cards for Jacob" nights during the men’s basketball games at home this weekend. The first game is slated for Friday, November 17th at 7:00 PM against Lincoln…
CASA Celebrating 20th Anniversary In Ottumwa
Nov 15, 2017
In 2016, over 300 children in Jefferson, Mahaska and Wapello counties were in foster care placement, and many more were at risk in their homes. Only a small number of those children had the benefit…
Newton Company Finds New Venture For Additional Jobs
Nov 14, 2017
A company that makes wind blades in central Iowa will begin manufacturing bus bodies as well, adding hundreds of jobs. T-P-I Composites started producing wind blades in Newton nearly 10 years ago. Now, Newton Development…
Oskaloosa PD, FTC Urge Customers To Be Cautious This Holiday Season
Nov 14, 2017
‘Tis the season to be jolly, but it’s also the season to be cautious about spending your hard-earned money and avoiding the heartache of having your gifts stolen from your car or home! Following these…
Band Members From William Penn University Chosen For Honor Band
Nov 13, 2017
Four collegiate band members have been selected to participate in the 24th Annual Iowa Collegiate Honor Band. This year’s guest conductor for the Iowa Collegiate Honor Band is Dr. Jack Stamp. Students selected from local…
Mural Project in Des Moines Aims to Inspire Community Through Visual Art
Nov 13, 2017
Led by Current Initiatives, a 22’x12’-foot long eye-catching mural has been created on Saturday, November 4. The project came to life at Wash-N-Dry Inc., located at 901 E University Avenue. It was completed in conjunction with Current’s…
MidAmerican Energy Offers Robust Programs To Keep Money In Customers’ Hands
Nov 13, 2017
MidAmerican Energy Company has filed an application with the Iowa Utilities Board for approval of its proposed 2019-2023 Energy Efficiency Plan, designed to immediately reduce customer bills while continuing to create energy efficiency savings. MidAmerican…
Oskaloosa Native Has Spot On Iowa Corn Collegiate Advisory Team
Nov 09, 2017
Iowa Corn proudly announces today the 18 Iowa college students who will make up the eighth Iowa Corn Collegiate Advisory Team (CAT). Comprised of Iowa students pursuing degrees in agriculture, CAT will assist the Iowa…