October 28 is National First Responders Day, a time to recognize and thank the individuals who respond to emergencies and help protect communities across the country. In Wapello County, first […] ...

Lewis Burton Faris, 56, of Davenport, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City.

The Ottumwa High School Art Club is inviting local families to enjoy an afternoon of Halloween fun at its upcoming Art Carnival on Friday, October 30. The carnival will take […] ...

Basketball star Caitlin Clark is preparing to inspire young readers in a new way with the release of her upcoming children’s book, Extraordinary! A Little Extra to Reach Big Dreams, […] ...

Derys Gayle Schultze, 94, of Forest City, Iowa, passed away on October 23, 2026, after a life marked by curiosity, generosity, and an enduring commitment to those around her.

Charles “Chuck” Murray Kiple, 86, of Ottumwa died October 26, 2026 at Vista Woods Care Center. He was born November 11, 1939 in Ottumwa to Clifton D. and Gertrude C. Bensink Kiple. He married Sandra ...

Tens of millions of Americans have already made their way to the ballot box as early voting is underway in a midterm election that will determine control of the House […] ...

The two candidates running for Iowa governor met for their third and final debate, discussing property taxes, mental health care access and the state’s Medicaid system. Republican Zach Lahn said […] ...

A Marion County woman is facing a serious misdemeanor charge after allegedly assaulting a man she lives with last week. Megan Schmidt, 48, of Pleasantville, was charged with Domestic Abuse […] ...

Third District Congressman Zach Nunn, a Republican, and Democratic challenger Sarah Trone Garriott met at KCCI-TV studios in Des Moines for what was described as their only debate before the […] ...

From the first kickoff to the final whistle, Iowa’s top teams are battling for a state title! Don’t miss a moment as Iowa PBS brings you the 2026 IHSAA Football […] ...

Gerald D. Boomershine, 92, of Oskaloosa, died Monday, October 26, 2026, at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. He was born November 24, 1933, near Rose Hill, Iowa, […] ...