OTTUMWA — The Ottumwa Mid-Day Connection gathers Tuesday at the Hotel Ottumwa.

OTTUMWA — Law enforcement have filed weapons and escape charges against a Wapello County inmate.

FAIRFIELD — The Southeast Iowa Watershed Partnership is proud to announce the opportunity to be leveraging $6.4 million in the region to focus on water and soil quality and soil health improvements through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) award.

OTTUMWA — South Ottumwa Savings Bank announced Saturday it is still actively processing Paycheck Protection Program loans.

DES MOINES — The Iowa Department of Health on Tuesday confirmed two cases of the "India variant" of COVID-19 in adults in Jefferson County.

DES MOINES — With summer travel beginning soon, the LifeServe Blood Center is calling on donors to make sure there is enough supply when needed.

EDDYVILLE — Local fire departments responded Saturday afternoon to a large at an composting facility, Chamness Technology Inc., south of Eddyville.

Favorable weather in the forecast has farm equipment and motorists back on Iowa’s roadways, and with that combination comes the need for patience and caution.

OTTUMWA — Two nurses from Ottumwa Regional Health Center will be selected at the first honorees of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, which the hospital adopted earlier this year.

FAIRFIELD — The Fairfield Art Association's Membership Exhibit Celebration of Art and Artists was held April 18 in the main gallery of the Fairfield Arts & Convention Center.

OTTUMWA — Law enforcement say a man attempted to elude officers while possessing marijuana and methamphetamine.

A bridge in Wapello County will be undergoing repair beginning Monday, a project that will take approximately two weeks.

OTTUMWA — The Ottumwa Recycling Center is now accepting printer cartridges for drop-off only at its facility.

EDDYVILLE — The Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont High School Alumni Association will be honoring the Class of 2021, and classes of 1970 and 1971 during a banquet May 22 at 6 p.m. at the high school in Eddyville.

FAIRFIELD — Lucas Anthony McCoy of Libertyville was charged with second-degree arson and insurance fraud, the Jefferson County Attorney's Office said in a statement Friday.

OTTUMWA — A GoFundMe has been established for Jaden Dakota Blake, a Bloomfield man who was killed in a single-vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon near Ottumwa.

OTTUMWA — A Bloomfield man was killed after suffering an accident in rural Wapello County Wednesday afternoon.

CEDAR RAPIDS — Ottumwa Police Department investigator Michael Sieren was recently honored with the Law Enforcement Victim Services Award, which was handed out by the Southern District of Iowa branch of the United States Attorney Office as part of National Crime Victims' Rights Week.

OTTUMWA — After officers stopped a vehicle for driving over a curb, they located methamphetamine and charged an Ottumwa man.

OTTUMWA — The Ottumwa Police Department says a vehicle pulled over for no license plates had methamphetamine inside.

OTTUMWA — An Ottumwa woman charged with sexually assaulting two minors in 2017 was received a suspended prison sentence with probation this week.

OTTUMWA — The City of Ottumwa will be holding a public information meeting regarding to the upcoming Marion Street Reconstruction Project.

OTTUMWA — Road projects continue impact traffic in and around Ottumwa.

FAIRFIELD — The Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce is providing Jefferson County residents the opportunity to share their views with state lawmakers Saturday from 7:30-9 a.m.

DES MOINES — A Fairfield man formerly of Centerville has been sentenced to federal prison and probation for child pornography.

PELLA — Pella Regional Health Center has named Sandra Ahn to the role of Manager of Medical Clinics in Ottumwa and Bussey. This position is responsible for the day-to-day clinic management as well as customer service and operational issues.

OTTUMWA — Ottumwa is being recognized for its trees.

DES MOINES — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate urges Iowans to act quickly if they receive a “No Activity” mailing from his state office.

OTTUMWA — Browsing is back at the Ottumwa Public Library, but it is by appointment only.

Cosby's Cellular has been named a 2020 Elite Performer by U.S. Cellular for the sales and operational excellence at its Centerville and Albia locations throughout the year.

OTTUMWA — Investigators say two Ottumwa men were involved in an attempted burglary that included setting a vehicle on fire.

OTTUMWA — Main Street will be closed at Ash Street as part of the Phase 8 sewer separation project starting Monday.

OTTUMWA — An Ottumwa woman faces a felony theft charge after police said she stole money from a local car dealership over several years.

WEST DES MOINES — Hy-Vee will be partnering with Hormel Foods and local first responders for the fourth annual 2021 Hams for the Holidays program, and will visit Ottumwa among 14 city stops this month.

OTTUMWA — Motorists are advised to find an alternate route from the Jefferson Street viaduct Friday morning, as the viaduct will be close for annual spring maintenance.

FAIRFIELD — The Fairfield Area Chamber of Commerce will be offering a series of public forums during the Iowa legislative session for Jefferson County residents to participate.

OTTUMWA — One person died in a Sunday morning, two-vehicle crash inside Ottumwa.

OTTUMWA — Beginning this week, the second phase of the Milner Street reconstruction project will resume, weather permitting.

CLIVE — Four area nurses were honored as part of MercyOne's "100 Great Iowa Nurses" of 2021.

CLIVE — A Wapello County woman has won a $10,000 lottery prize.

Iowa State University has announced students who rank among the top 2% in their respective college. Those students are as follows:

The Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont High School After-Prom committee is inviting elementary students in grades kindergarten through sixth grade to its "Cookies and Crafts" sessions at Melody's Restaurant in Eddyville.