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Johnson selected as new Ottumwa principal
OTTUMWA -- A new school administrator with more than 20 years of elementary experience will lead an Ottumwa elementary school next year.
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Objections from Techel defense refuted by state
OTTUMWA — State prosecutors argued against claims made by Seth Techel's attorney, asserting they either had no basis or had already been ruled upon. Defense attorney Steven Gardner filed five motions last week, seeking to: ban law enforcement from ca
- Supervisors approve tourism letter OTTUMWA — At Tuesday night's meeting, the Wapello County Supervisors approved a letter of support to the Iowa Tourism Office. The board members also requested that state officials add their names to the list of supporters for Ottumwa's bid for the 20
- First heat wave of 2013 short-lived OTTUMWA — The good news is that the tropical temperatures won't last long. In fact, they're already fading That's the news from Harry Hillaker, the state climatologist. "Today [Tuesday] has perfection, with strong south winds that are warm and dry f
- Blakesburg council seat still vacant BLAKESBURG — A replacement to fill the Blakesburg City Council seat vacated when Alan Bettis moved out of town last month was not named as expected during Monday's City Council meeting. Mayor Jason Myers explained to the audience that the council is
- Sewer collapses under railroad tracks OTTUMWA — A sewer running under railroad tracks downtown couldn't hold out any longer. A 4-foot brick sewer line installed in the late 1800s collapsed Tuesday morning underneath the railroad tracks that run under the Jefferson Street Viaduct. "It's a
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Redistricting does not change IHCC trustee districts
OTTUMWA — Though there are several big changes coming at The Hills, some things remain the same. One of the things that remains steady, said Indian Hills Community College President Jim Lindenmayer, is the Redistricting Survey. "This is done periodic
- Joint work to begin on Jefferson Street Viaduct OTTUMWA — A 77-year-old Ottumwa structure needs some work done on its joints. The Jefferson Street Viaduct will be closed for maintenance on its expansion joints beginning shortly after 8 a.m. Thursday. Crews expect work to be finished by sometime in
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Jefferson Street viaduct closed Thursday
OTTUMWA -- Drivers will need to make some adjustments Thursday when the Jefferson Street Viaduct closes for maintenance. The closure will allow crews to clean the expansion joints on the bridge. This is part of the routine maintenance of the structure.
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Sprouse accepts position as IHCC president
OTTUMWA — When Indian Hills President Jim Lindenmayer steps down, another educator is ready to step up. The board of trustees said Monday they wanted to hire Marlene Sprouse, Indian Hills Community College executive vice president, who heads the acad
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Johnson selected as new Ottumwa principal
