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CENTERVILLE — Law enforcement officers who shot and killed a Centerville man on Nov. 20 acted with legal justification, according to a review by the Iowa Attorney General's Office.
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CENTERVILLE — The first-ever Junior College National Championship women's wrestling team will be formally recognized Saturday, Dec. 11 as the Indian Hills Women's Wrestling program receives their championship rings. The event will be a part of the team's home dual meet at the Multipurpose Bu…
MASON CITY — The fifth-ranked Indian Hills men's wrestling team improved to 3-0 on the season, toppling seventh-ranked North Iowa Area Community College on Wednesday. The Warriors were victorious in six matches to remain undefeated.
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OTTUMWA — More Iowans were hospitalized with COVID-19 on Wednesday than at any other point in 2021. Three-quarters of those hospitalized weren't vaccinated.
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NEWTON — Rachel George powered the Redettes in the post with 15 points and eight rebounds as a 16-5 opening quarter set the tone for a successful opening night on the court for the defending South Central Conference champions.
CENTERVILLE — Investigators have released the names of three officers who were involved in a shooting that killed a Centerville man on Sunday.
CENTERVILLE — Law enforcement responding to a domestic assault incident in rural Centerville Sunday shot and killed a person on the scene.
CENTERVILLE — One week earlier, Caleb Collins flexed his muscles.
CENTERVILLE — After attempted murder charges were significantly lessened by a prosecutor, a Centerville man received a suspended jail sentence.
CENTERVILLE — If all goes to plan, a building that for more than eight decades housed an elementary school will become affordable housing.
CENTERVILLE — The Centerville Concert Association is excited to bring the Masters of Soul to Simon Estes Auditorium performing an evening of legendary songs from Motown and soul music on Saturday, Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m.
SEYMOUR — Iowa regulators have imposed an additional $40,000 in fines against a former Wayne County puppy mill operator.
MORAVIA — Grace United Methodist Church in Moravia will host its 40th annual Holiday Fiesta in Fellowship Hall, 101 E. North Street, on Saturday, Nov. 20. Hours are 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Shoppers will find homemade noodles and candies, a wide variety of baked goods, holiday decorations, home décor, …
CENTERVILLE — One month ago, Caleb Collins wasn't sure he wanted to continue wrestling.
Rick Johnson, CEO of River Hills Community Health Center, was recognized for his long career in the health center profession by receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Iowa Primary Care Association Nov. 3.
CENTERVILLE — Centerville Schools students will get more days off during the Thanksgiving holiday later this month.
PARK CITY, KS – Chris Busutil, Caleb Meekins and Deron Pulliam brought home individual championships at the season-opening Falcon Invitational for the Indian Hills men's wrestling team, hosted by Friends University, on Saturday.
OTTUMWA — Corwin Williams will throw his hat into the ring for a shot at claiming one of the newly drawn statehouse seats.
The Animal Rescue League of Iowa and other organizations have rescued over 500 dogs from Iowa puppy mill owner Daniel Gingerich. ARL officials said it was their largest rescue and the dogs are being treated and prepared for adoption.
OTTUMWA — When Indian Hills Community College President Matt Thompson finished up his Monday evening meeting with the Lucas County Farm Bureau, he was at peace.
CENTERVILLE — After a first year of competition that ended with national championship success, the Indian Hills wrestling program is ready to hit the mat for the program's second season of competition.
OTTUMWA — More than 12,000 voters in 17 counties gave their approval to a $28 million bond referendum by Indian Hills Community College. The project will fund a new campus in Centerville, and major improvements to the campus in Ottumwa.
OTTUMWA — It's election night in southern Iowa. Courier staff reporters are collecting results, which will be updated here.
WEST DES MOINES — Hy-Vee has pledged a half-million dollars toward improvements at Indian Hills Community College, provided voters in the region approve a bond referendum.
Halloween weekend is here, and it’s no surprise all our events this week center on the holiday. Here’s a look at Halloween happenings in the area.
OTTUMWA — In-person meals at Milestones Area Agency on Aging will be served for the first time since March 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit.
OTTUMWA — Indian Hills Community College President Matt Thompson and his staff did the legwork for months in preparation for Nov. 2.
BLOOMFIELD – All the preparation. All the previous meetings during the regular season.
DONNELLSON – One year after walking off the field beat up and battered with a cast on his arm, Sawyer Wardlow will walk back on to the gridiron at West Marshall High School this Friday night for a postseason rematch with the fourth-ranked Trojans.
UNIONVILLE, Iowa — A man was critically injured in eastern Appanoose County Friday, after he failed to stop at a stop sign.
SEYMOUR — A federal judge has ordered Wayne County dog breeder Daniel Gingerich to immediately surrender all dogs in his possession that are in “acute distress” and in need of medical care.
Scares get into full swing this weekend around the area, and there’s also fundraisers, a junk jaunt and a symphony performance on the docket.
The Wayne County sheriff says he is considering filing criminal charges against dog breeder Daniel Gingerich for animal neglect.
CENTERVILLE — Homecoming. A new school record. But most importantly: a Centerville victory.
OTTUMWA — Children continue to make up a plurality of Iowa’s more than 10,000 new coronavirus cases this week.
CENTERVILLE — LifeServe Blood Center is holding a community blood drive in Centerville next week.
CENTERVILLE — Tour the state parks of southeast Iowa while celebrating vintage cars.
CENTERVILLE — It turns out if you offer all-you-can-eat free pancakes, they will come.
OTTUMWA — A private investment group has acquired a majority stake in C&C Manufacturing, and has named a new chief executive officer.
LAKE RATHBUN – Lauren Phillips may be wearing Centerville black and red.
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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.
ALBIA – There's no place like home for the Albia Blue Demons.
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KNOXVILLE [mdash] Robert Smith, known as Bob, age 72, from Knoxville, Iowa (formerly from Plano, Iowa) went to be with the Lord Wednesday, December 2, 2021, at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. A remembrance for Bob will be held on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at 11:00 A…
