MONTEZUMA — Authorities late Friday confirmed that the remains found in a farm field northwest of Montezuma last month were in fact a missing boy from the area.

OTTUMWA — Rick Bick has always tried to live by the words "unity in the community."

The 10,000 Deere & Co. workers who went on strike Thursday have a strong negotiating position and are likely to succeed in getting more pay and better retirement benefits in their next contract, predicted Dave Swenson, an economist at Iowa State University.

DES MOINES — Former President Donald Trump ruminated on election fraud and Democratic wrongdoing Saturday while teasing a potential 2024 run during a rally in Des Moines.

WASHINGTON — Here's a look at how area members of Congress voted over the previous week.

Here's a look at how area members of Congress voted over the previous week.

OTTUMWA — Children continue to make up a plurality of Iowa’s more than 10,000 new coronavirus cases this week.

WASHINGTON — Here's a look at how area members of Congress voted over the previous week.

On Friday, employees of Vermeer Corporation celebrated the Grand Opening of Plant 7, inviting local government officials, partner associations, and contractors to witness the new facility.

OTTUMWA — The renovations may vary, but the overall rationale behind them is simple.

Iowa State Patrol troopers, who stop more than 150,000 motorists a year, provide security at the state Capitol and staff high-profile events including RAGBRAI, don’t wear body cameras.

DES MOINES — A Polk County judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Jason Carter against the lead investigating agent that pursued charges against him for his mother’s murder.

Monday marks the anniversary of the United States' adoption of the American Flag, and thus is Flag Day.

MONTEZUMA — As the search for a missing boy from Montezuma nears its second week, law enforcement announce a reward fund has been established.

It’s been more than a year since we’ve published this column, but as vaccine rates increase and COVID-19 restrictions ease, community events are picking pack up. As such, the staff at the Ottumwa Courier felt it was time for 5 Things to return. Here’s a look at what’s going on this weekend.

MONTEZUMA — Law enforcement are seeking the public to report surveillance systems as they continue to search for an 11-year-old boy that went missing last week.

MONTEZUMA — Hundreds of public volunteers showed up Sunday to assist law enforcement in the search for a 10-year-old missing boy.

MONTEZUMA — Authorities are searching for a missing 10-year-old from Montezuma, and seeking the public's help.

OSKALOOSA — Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks made a stop at Oskaloosa on Thursday to meet with employees from the local Farm Credit Services of America Office.

OSKALOOSA — The domestic abuse case involving Mahaska County Supervisor Mark Groenendyk could be expunged from his criminal record next year if he satisfies the conditions of his probation.

The man’s voice is hoarse in the early hours of a cold January morning.

DES MOINES — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds cautioned Iowans from jumping to conclusions on the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, after the U.S. government recommended distribution of the vaccine be paused.

Gov. Kim Reynolds and key GOP lawmakers said Friday new state revenue projections support their move to accelerate income tax cuts.

The Iowa Supreme Court on Friday issued the latest blow to Jason Carter’s bid to remove the civil trial verdict that found him liable for his mother Shirley Carter’s death.