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Ottumwa Woman Killed in Saturday Morning Auto Accident

A single-vehicle crash killed one person and injured another in Jefferson County Saturday morning. According to an Iowa State Patrol report, at 8 a.m., a van was traveling southbound on County Road H43 when...Read More

Police/Sheriff/Fire Log

POLICE/SHERIFF LOG: Investigation: Report of an assault in the 400 block of N. B Street. Business Contact: Gas drive off at Logli’s. Investigation: Drugs/Narcotics violation at Super 8. Citizen Contact: Report of suspicious activity...Read More

Honoring the Fallen

Memorial Day ceremonies are planned all over south east Iowa this weekend. The Avenue of Flags will be flying through Monday afternoon in Fairfield’s Central Park to honor local veterans. A Memorial Day service...Read More

UPDATE: Boulton Suspends Campaign

Democratic State Senator and gubernatorial candidate Nate Boulton has suspended his campaign after allegations surfaced of sexual misconduct. According to a report in the Des Moines Register, three women have come forward, accusing Boulton...Read More

Ottumwa Man Arrested Following High Speed Chase

55 Year-old William Lee Brown, of Ottumwa, was arrested Wednesday after leading Fairfield Police, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputies and Iowa State Patrol Troopers on a high speed chase. With speeds exceeding 100 miles per...Read More

Police/Sheriff/Fire Log

POLICE/SHERIFF LOG: Citizen Contact: Suspicious activity reported in the 900 block of N. 9th Street. Arrest: William Lee Brown, of Ottumwa, was arrested and charged with eluding law enforcement. Arrest: Charles Flynn was arrested...Read More

Boulton Accused; Cancels Forum Appearance

Democratic State Senator and gubernatorial candidate Nate Boulton cancelled an appearance at a Candidates Forum in Brighton last night after allegations of sexual misconduct surfaced. According to a report in the Des Moines Register,...Read More

Latest Local Sports News

Yana Gaskell Of Fairfield Is Number One Seed For 1A State Singles In Tennis

The Class state singles tennis tournament bracket has been released and Fairfield freshman Yana Gaskell (pictured) is the top seeded player. She got by fellow Trojan Anatta Charoenkul in a 3 set regional final. The junior from...Read More

Local Sports Today

Area activities expected to take place today will include: Baseball (JV/varsity) Fairfield in Ottumwa IMS at Van Buren Pekin travels to Danville Winfield-Mount Union at Cardinal Softball (JV/varsity) Pekin visiting Danville Winfield-Mount Union at Cardinal Saturday Class...Read More

Fairfield Girls Soccer Team Nips PCM

Fairfield got by PCM 2-1 in a Class 2A regional opening round varsity girls soccer home game Thursday. Kristin Burnstedt (pictured) scored both goals. Alie Kensett and Ella Pollet each contributed an assist. Kelsey Hollander came through...Read More

Ottumwa Sweeps Marshalltown In Softball

The Ottumwa varsity softball team started the season with 7-0 and 6-0 wins at Mashalltown Thursday. Stat leaders are not available at this time....Read More

Cardinal Baseball Team Nips Burlington Notre Dame

Cardinal nipped Burlington Notre Dame 8-7 in a varsity baseball home game Thursday. Trey Albert went 1 of 1, providing the walk off 2 run single in the bottom of the 7th. Mason Aschenbrenner was 2 of...Read More

Davis County Edged By Centerville In Softball

The Davis County varsity softball team fell to Centerville 16-12 Wednesday as the hits were even at 15 apiece. Bailea Yahnke was 4 of 5 including 2 doubles and scored 3 times. Sydney Henderson finished 2 of...Read More

Pekin Softball Team Blanked By Winfield-Mount Union

Pekin lost 8-0 in varsity softball at Winfield-Mount Union Thursday. Erika Coleman went 1 of 2. Zoey Wright ended up 1 of 3, the Panthers only other hit. Starter Kylie Davis pitched 2 2/3 innings, had 4...Read More