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Police Searching For Suspect Following Robbery

Keokuk Police and Iowa State Troopers are searching for a suspect following a home invasion that resulted in a robbery on Wednesday night. Upon arrival authorities located a victim who had been physically assaulted...Read More

OPD Have Suspect Linked To Shooting

At approximately 1am Thursday morning the Ottumwa Police Department responded to a residence in the 1000 block of West 2nd street after receiving a report that a man had been shot with a firearm....Read More

Drivers License Station Closed Aug 21st

Residents should be aware that the drivers license station in the Jefferson County Treasurer’s Office will be CLOSED Tuesday August 21st and will reopen the following day, Wednesday August 22nd at 8:00AM. The Treasurer’s Office is located on the...Read More

Lord’s Cupboard Collaborating With Crisis Center

The Lord’s Cupboard of Jefferson County is proud to announce that the Family Crisis Center now has Outreach Advocates onsite at the food pantry on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Anyone who has been affected...Read More

City To Remove Former School Zone

The Fairfield City Council has begun the process of amending the city code to remove the former Lincoln Elementary School Zone. If and when these amendments are complete, city crews will no longer paint...Read More

Accident Lands Eldon Man Behind Bars

An Eldon man was arrested late Wednesday afternoon after the pickup he was operating struck a woman at the intersection of Market and Main streets in Ottumwa. The woman was in the process of...Read More

Petray Petitions To Have Bond Reduced

41 year old Terry Petary of Drakesville, the man accused of hitting and killing a boy in Davis County in June has petitioned the court in an effort to have his bond reduced. Petary...Read More

Latest Local Sports News

Outlook For Pekin Football

The Pekin football team starts the season Friday August 24th visiting Sigourney-Keota. They have a scrimmage with Van Buren Friday August 17th in Keosauqua. Coach Bud Blakely said most of the offensive starters are set. Senior Caleb...Read More

Mike Bunnell Officially Is Van Buren Football Coach

Van Buren’s school board approved Mike Bunnell as the new football coach. He took over on an interim basis when Lloyd Sisco resigned a few weeks ago. The Warriors open the season Friday August 24th hosting Cardinal....Read More

Middle School Cross Country Practice Begins Soon In Fairfield

Fairfield Middle School cross country runners will start practicing Tuesday August 21st. Report to the basketball court south of the school at 3:40. Coach Nancy Diers said most days they are going to last until 5:10. Any...Read More

Fairfield Preparing For Football Opener With Knoxville

The Fairfield varsity football team will begin the season Friday August 24th hosting Knoxville at 7:30. Matt Jones is entering a 2nd year as the head coach. In the mix for offensive playing time are returning quarterback...Read More

Cardinal Football Preview

Cardinal will open the football season Friday August 24th at Van Buren. Coach Landon Miller said the offensive leaders include 3rd year starting quarterback Trey Albert, top returning rusher Gabe Reyes and receiver Kade Chance, both 2nd...Read More

Yana Gaskell Of Fairfield Wins Tennis Competition

The Iowa Midlands Junior tennis tournament concluded Saturday and Yana Gaskell (pictured) was the 18 and under girls champion. The 15 year old from Fairfield beat the 2018 Class 2A state high school winner Cari Naanep from...Read More

Fairfield’s Austin Simpson Is All-State Baseball Player

Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association All-State baseball selections were recently announced for the 2018 season and junior Austin Simpson (pictured) of Fairfield was the Class 3A 2nd Team first baseman. Also making the 2nd Team from...Read More