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Iowa Community College Aviation Programs to Receive Over $1.2 Million in Federal Funding

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BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA – Three Iowa community colleges will receive a total of more than $1.2 million to expand their aviation training programs. These...

Structure Fire at 320 North Holt Street

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Ottumwa, IA – At approximately 7:48 a.m. on Friday, March 1, 2024, the Ottumwa Fire Department was called to a structure fire at 320...

Authorities Identify Body Recovered from Des Moines River

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Authorities have identified the body of a man that was recovered from a submerged vehicle in the Des Moines River on Tuesday. According to Wapello...

City of Ottumwa Announces Road Closures Due to Water Works Project

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Ottumwa Water Works will be embarking on a project later this month that will affect traffic, according to the City of Ottumwa. Beginning Tuesday, March...

SE Iowa Man Receives Federal Sentence for Dealing Methamphetamine

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A Burlington man was sentenced on Wednesday to 200 months in federal prison for Conspiracy to Distribute 50 Grams or More of Methamphetamine. According to...

Outdoor Burning Ban in Effect for Wapello County

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Wapello County Emergency Management Coordinator Tim Richmond says conditions remain dangerous for outdoor burning. Effective Friday, outdoor burning is banned in Wapello County. According...

Fairfield School Board Selects Zach Wigle as Next Superintendent

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FAIRFIELD, IA - At its February 28 meeting, the Fairfield Community School District Board of Education reached a consensus on the appointment of Zach...

NWS: Enhanced Fire Danger for Parts of SE Iowa

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The National Weather Service says parts of southeast Iowa will be susceptible to fire danger Thursday afternoon. South to southwest winds will gust to 25...

Tips to Avoid IRS Scams During Tax Season

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Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced tips for avoiding tax or IRS scams during the 2024 tax filing season. Common tax scams include:  Email Phishing Scams: Email...

Fairfield Chamber Asks Public to Participate in Leap Day of Kindness

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All of us get an extra day in 2024 and the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce is encouraging the public to use the opportunity to...