The first trial, held in Ottumwa in the spring, lasted several weeks and ended in a mistrial after the jury could not reach a unanimous verdict. In closing arguments Wednesday, the prosecution ...

The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) has plans to reconstruct a portion of Highway 149 in Ottumwa, aiming to improve ...

OTTUMWA — Emmitt Newton hasn't lost a high school wrestling match since the Class 2A state tournament semifinals last February. The next time Newton steps on mat in Ottumwa, he'll be looking to ...