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Iowa DNR Releasing Trout for Fall Urban Fishing Program
Oct 12, 2017 by Rick Watts
Seventeen lakes across Iowa are gearing up to receive trout this fall. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will release between 1,000 to 2,000 rainbow trout at each location as part of its cool…
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MidAmerican Energy Tops The Ranking Chart for Customer Satisfaction
Oct 10, 2017 by Rick Watts
MidAmerican Energy Company’s customers have recognized the company’s ongoing commitment to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Based on customer responses, the company ranked No. 1 in the Midwest Large segment for overall customer satisfaction among natural gas…
Accidental Weapon Discharge Leads to Injury
Oct 09, 2017 by Rick Watts
On Sunday, October 8, shortly before midnight, the Ottumwa Police responded to the Ottumwa Regional Health Center on a report that a patient arrived at the hospital with a possible gunshot wound. Preliminary investigation suggests…
Interim CEO At Mahaska Health Partnership Announced
Oct 09, 2017 by Rick Watts
The Mahaska Health Partnership Board of Trustees named Chief Nursing Officer Chris Jepsen the organization’s Interim Chief Executive Officer during a special board meeting on Monday, October 9. “After careful consideration, the board unanimously decided…
Oskaloosa Schools Prep for Parent-Teacher Conferences
Oct 05, 2017 by Rick Watts
Parent Teacher conferences are coming up October 12th and 13th for the Oskaloosa School District. At Oskaloosa Middle School, we have an “open house” approach to our conferences, meaning families may come at a time that…
Ottumwa Police Investigate Shooting
Oct 05, 2017 by Rick Watts
Ottumwa Police Officers responded to the 500 Block of Ottumwa Street on a report that someone had been shot with a gun on October 4, 2017 shortly after 9:00 PM. Police arrived and determined that…
Recreational Trail In Pella Will Be Expanded
Oct 04, 2017 by Rick Watts
The US Army Corps of Engineers will be extending the Volksweg Trail 2.6 miles from the trailhead at Robert's Creek west to Cordova Park. A new trailhead with parking lot is also planned at Cordova.…
REAP Will Hold Public Assembly for Mahaska and Surrounding Counties
Oct 03, 2017 by Rick Watts
Iowa’s Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) assembly comes to southern Iowa on October 18th, giving Iowans the opportunity to discuss their vision for outdoor recreation, soil and water enhancement, historical resources and land management and more.…
Wanted Man Arrested in Ottumwa, Accessory Apprehended
Oct 03, 2017 by Rick Watts
On Monday, October 2, 2017, investigators from the Southeast Iowa Inter-Agency Drug Task Force received information that Wesley Allen Gridley, age 36, of Ottumwa, was at 523 Ray Street in Ottumwa. Gridley was wanted by…
Current Highway Traffic Situation Causes Headaches, Changes Could Be on Horizon
Sep 29, 2017 by Rick Watts
The Iowa Department of Transportation in coordination with the Federal Highway Administration recently conducted an in-depth assessment of a portion of land north-northwest of Oskaloosa. The plan: building a bypass that converges north and south…
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