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All corners of southeast Iowa are bustling with activity this weekend. Enjoy global cuisine, pancakes and a parade, the back roads of Jefferson County by bike and more. Here’s a look at what’s going on:
CENTERVILLE — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is holding off on conducting the fall water release at Rathbun Lake.
OTTUMWA — The number of Iowans hospitalized with COVID-19 hit the highest level of the year Tuesday, as more than 3,000 children have become sick in the last week.
RATHBUN LAKE — Police arrested a Missouri man wanted for statutory rape early Tuesday after a multi-county pursuit that ended in rural Appanoose County.
BLOOMFIELD — In a series historically dominated by Centerville, the Davis County Mustangs won the Pennant Game for the second straight year Friday.
OTTUMWA — A growing number of children are contracting the coronavirus, new state data showed Wednesday.
CENTERVILLE — The Centerville Concert Association is opening its 2021-22 season with the Fabulous Equinox All-Stars featuring Jeremy Davis and Clay Johnson.
CENTERVILLE — Police arrested a man Monday they said attempted to kill a female victim during a domestic disturbance.
CENTERVILLE — In a battle of top-ten ranked, unbeaten football clubs only one could rise unscathed. On Friday, it was the Sigourney-Keota Cobras.
CENTERVILLE — The Redettes picked up their fifth game win of the season, but fell 3-1 to a South Central Conference foe.
OTTUMWA — Wapello County averaged more than 13 new cases of the coronavirus per day in the last week, according to new state data.
CENTERVILLE — The Battle of Highway 5 trophy will stay in Centerville for the sixth consecutive season.
DES MOINES — Gov. Kim Reynolds said COVID-19 vaccines are the state's greatest tool to fight the surging delta variant of the virus.
OTTUMWA — There were more than 1,100 new cases added per day in Iowa over the last week. Of the newly positive Iowans, 42% were under the age of 29, state data show.
There’s no excuse to be bored this weekend with a variety of activities throughout southeast Iowa.
OTTUMWA — More than 200 Wapello County residents are currently infected with COVID-19, according to the local public health department.
CLIVE — The MercyOne health system will require its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they qualify for an exemption.
MORAVIA — The Fall Festival Classic Car Show is coming to Moravia next month.
DES MOINES – After a breakthrough season that culminated with the program's first state tournament appearance in 15 years, three members of the Ottumwa High School baseball team were honored with all-state, all-district and all-conference honors.
Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand is holding town hall sessions in multiple area counties on Thursday.
CARROLL — The sting of losing the 2A state title to the Van Meter Bulldogs was still fresh in the mind of Big Reds' head coach Ryan Hodges, but he made it clear that the 2020-21 senior class for the Centerville Big Reds left an unprecedented legacy for future generations to strive toward.
CARROLL — Centerville senior Brady Kauzlarich knew it was a mistake to intentionally walk him to bring Merrick Mathews to the plate.Â
OTTUMWA — Iowa’s Governor and other lawmakers are speaking out against new mask guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as COVID-19 cases continue to grow.
CINCINNATI — Police say a woman plotted and carried out an assault with a hammer on her father Monday.
CARROLL – Sometimes, it's as easy as money in the bank.
CENTERVILLE – If Jason Slaughter has any say in it, it won't take another eight years for an Iowa State Little League Tournament will be held in southeastern Iowa.
There’s a variety of events throughout the area this weekend, with many of them being held in the outdoors to enjoy the sunny summer forecast. Here’s a look at what’s going on:
INDIANOLA — Centerville baseball head coach Ryan Hodges had seen a different look in his team's eyes even before Tuesday's 2A Substate 7 final vs Pleasantville came around. His observation was confirmed after the Big Reds dominated the Trojans 12-1 and punched their ticket to the state baseb…
WASHINGTON – The South Central Conference went through an entire decade at one point with at least one team qualifying for the state baseball tournament every year.
AMES — The Iowa State University College of Human Sciences dean's list honors students who have earned a grade point average of 3.5 or higher during the spring semester of 2021.
CENTERVILLE — The Centerville City Council modified rules relating to golf carts and UTVs.
OTTUMWA – On the same day they shared the field together at the Iowa High School Girls State Softball Tournament, Sigourney batterymates Carly Goodwin and Kaylee Weber were each named to the Class 1A South Central All District team as announced Monday by the Iowa Girls Coaches Association.
CENTERVILLE — Centerville is hosting a community blood drive next month in partnership with LifeServe Blood Center.
CENTERVILLE — The Pella Christian Eagles made a spirited push with two-outs in their final trip to the plate. It wasn't enough to counter the Centerville Big Reds.
WASHINGTON — Here's a look at how area members of Congress voted over the previous week.
CENTERVILLE — A 14-hit night was just what the doctor ordered for the Centerville Big Reds Tuesday.
OTTUMWA — The Ottumwa High School construction trades program is set to begin building on day one.
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Southeast Iowa is in full swing this weekend with a range of activities. There’s garden events, outdoor movies, concerts, dogs and Expo activities. Take a look at what’s going on.
BLOOMFIELD — It's been a season filled with ups and downs for the young Moravia High School baseball team.
ALBIA — The Albia Lady Dees softball team did something they've never done in program history on Wednesday night.
OTTUMWA — A World War II military vehicle convoy will roll through the area next month.
CENTERVILLE — Both Centerville and Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont took care of business on Friday night as the two remaining South Central Conference championship contenders both scored wins.
WASHINGTON — Here's a look at how area members of Congress voted last week.
KNOXVILLE — The race may yet be on for the South Central Conference baseball title.
DES MOINES — Centerville was one of 26 applicants to receive a Community Catalyst grant from the Iowa Economic Development Authority, the organization said in a press release Wednesday.
OTTUMWA — The first official postseason for Ottumwa Little League will see plenty of action taking place on the diamonds within the City of Bridges.
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Frank Wickenkamp, 93, died September 21, 2021 at his home in Washington. Private family service has been scheduled. He is survived by wife Beverly of Washington, 5 children, 8 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Arrangements Holm Funeral Home Sigourney.
Visit from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Funeral 1:00 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL. Standard CDC guidelines, including masks and social distancing will be observed.
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