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Reopened Cold Case Leads to Arrest
Dec 04, 2017 by Rick Watts
The recent reopening of a cold case in southeast Iowa has resulted in an arrest. Iowa DCI agent Ryan Kedley says 52-year-old Michael Syperda is now accused of killing Elizabeth Syperda, who was 22-years-old when…
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Black Bear Killed on I-80 Likely Same From Mahaska and Poweshiek Counties
Dec 04, 2017 by Rick Watts
Photo previously taken on July 12, 2017. The same black bear that was seen in Mahaska and Poweshiek Counties within the last few months is suspected to be dead. Officials say that the black bear…
Oskaloosa Main Street Lighted Christmas Parade & Event Awards
Dec 01, 2017 by Rick Watts
The winners are as follows from a slate of 61 entries in the parade held Thurs. Nov. 30. Awards were presented at 9:30 PM following the parade and concert in the Penn Central Mall. Thanks to EVERYONE…
Ottumwa Police Department Holding CPA in 2018
Nov 30, 2017 by Rick Watts
The Ottumwa Police Department will be holding their Annual Citizens Police Academy in February and March of 2018. The Academy gives citizens an opportunity to learn first-hand about local law enforcement. The curriculum covers patrol…
Dr. Kym Life named MHP MVP for 2017
Nov 30, 2017 by Rick Watts
Each year the MVP Provider Award recipient is selected based on several factors, including patient care, employee relations, leadership and hospital engagement. This year, the Medical Staff was tasked with making the selection using these…
William Penn University Alum Book Signing and Discussion Event
Nov 30, 2017 by Rick Watts
William Penn University alum Brian Spielbauer, class of 1996, will be at the Smokey Row Coffee House in Oskaloosa on Sunday, December 3, from 3:00–4:00 pm, for a book signing and discussion of his new book, The Tales…
Juveniles Arrested for Arson And Burglary On Davis Street
Nov 29, 2017 by Rick Watts
On Monday October 16, 2017 just before 10 AM a fire occurred at 219 N. Davis St. in Ottumwa. An investigation after the fire indicated that the fire was ignited as a result of arson.…
Young Ambassadors Winners Announced
Nov 28, 2017 by Rick Watts
Main Street Young Ambassador Contest winners were announced in a gala event at the Penn Central Mall Monday evening. All participants, ages three through kindergarten of the Young Ambassadors Contest, were introduced by Master of…
Authorities Asking for Public's Help With Suspected Murder
Nov 28, 2017 by Rick Watts
The Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation is asking for the public's help in finding more information on the death of a Cedar Falls man whose body was found Saturday in a remote rural area of…
Deceased Person Found at Origin of Grass Fire
Nov 27, 2017 by Rick Watts
On November 25th, shortly before 3 PM the Grinnell Fire Department responded to a report of a lot of smoke between Highway 6 and 20 th Street west of Grinnell. Firefighters responded and found a…
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