Eric Monaghan
Reporter
Ottumwa, IA
Originally born in Montgomery, Alabama, Eric moved to Nashville in 2016. He studied film at Belmont University and journalism at Tennessee State University before graduating in 2020. He joined KYOU in July, 2020. Eric enjoys reading and writing fiction in his free time.
Education
Updated: 10 hours ago
|By Eric Monaghan
Dr. Matt Thompson of Indian Hills reflects on 2020, and pushes forward a mission statement for 2021.
Updated: Jan. 21, 2021 at 6:00 AM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
With the 2020 audit showing "healthy" numbers, Ottumwa's City Administrator looks to the future
Updated: Jan. 20, 2021 at 6:00 AM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
The City plans to set up a regional office for Representative Miller-Meeks
Updated: Jan. 18, 2021 at 9:47 PM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
Rachelle Chase and Lorraine Uehling, two Ottumwans for Racial Justice, discuss the racial landscape of Ottumwa moving into 2021.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2021 at 6:00 AM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
Nearing the second dose of the Moderna vaccine, Wapello County Public Health prepares to move into distributing the vaccine to those in Phase 1B.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2021 at 6:00 AM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
High school students help local businesses with technology projects through the SparkTank program.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2021 at 6:00 AM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
Lower COVID-19 numbers and a vaccine on the horizon mean Ottumwa Schools look optimistically towards the future.
Updated: Jan. 7, 2021 at 4:01 AM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
Wapello County Republicans and Wapello County Democrats prepare to nominate a candidate for Senate District 41, sharing their methods for nomination.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2021 at 6:36 AM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
After opening the program up to applicants last week, Bloomfield's Police Reserves have seen three applicants interested in the position.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2021 at 4:38 AM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
Ottumwa City Councils meets, discusses 2020 audit, human rights commission.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2021 at 5:19 PM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
Ottumwa City Hall reopens on Tuesday, January 5th.
Updated: Dec. 31, 2020 at 6:20 AM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
As Miller-Meeks prepares to take the House seat on Sunday, the House of Representatives will investigate Rita Hart's claim of uncounted votes.
Updated: Dec. 29, 2020 at 9:33 AM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
Ottumwa's Director of Public Works speaks on preparation and driving during Tuesday and Wednesday's snow storm.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2020 at 8:44 PM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
10 meals for face-to-face students and continuing meals for virtual learners ensure all students are fed.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2020 at 5:44 PM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
The house on Appanoose and Richmond saw its attic catch fire before quickly being extinguished
Updated: Dec. 21, 2020 at 10:39 PM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
First graders' literacy scores dropped 23 points between Fall 2019 and 2020.
Updated: Dec. 19, 2020 at 11:00 AM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
Salvation Army Envoys delivered gifts to James Elementary School through a Wal-Mart gift.
Updated: Dec. 19, 2020 at 10:55 AM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
Through the Warming Hearts Outreach, these bags provide for anyone who needs clothing, food, or toiletries.
Updated: Dec. 17, 2020 at 8:12 AM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
Ottumwa Tattoo Parlor Dedicated to the Ones I Love raffling away 6 hours of tattoo time in exchange $20 toys.
Updated: Dec. 16, 2020 at 5:00 AM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
Jefferson County Public Health Administrator Chris Estle Speaks about the Struggle of Educating and Protecting the Public from COVID-19
Updated: Dec. 15, 2020 at 7:55 AM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
After a peak in Thanksgiving forcing schools to close, Ottumwa Schools' COVID-19 numbers have lessened.
Updated: Dec. 11, 2020 at 9:58 PM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
Sieda Community Action gives out gifts to the eldery for Christmas.
Updated: Dec. 9, 2020 at 2:22 AM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
At a Tuesday meeting, a Wapello County Board of Supervisors member discussed a county-wide mask mandate.
Updated: Dec. 9, 2020 at 2:17 AM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
With a grant from the Ottumwa Regional Legacy Foundation, the Ottumwa Fire Department is able to give away smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
Updated: Dec. 1, 2020 at 10:16 PM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
Indian Hills holds a fundraisers to have their bells ring out once again.
Updated: Nov. 27, 2020 at 10:21 PM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
Small Business Saturday puts Small Businesses first, with special deals for Main Street Ottumwa shoppers.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2020 at 11:13 PM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
The schools deep clean to remove any trace of the virus from the buildings.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2020 at 3:19 PM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
The investment will expand the YMCA's child care facility and allow 50 more children into the program.
Updated: Nov. 20, 2020 at 5:00 AM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
Fairfield Health Officials discuss rising COVID-19 cases with the Mayor.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2020 at 5:00 AM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
With the nursing apprenticeship program sure to provide new nurses in a much-needed job market, Indian Hills moves forward with construction on a Health Simulation Lab.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2020 at 4:25 PM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
The courthouse, Wapello Building, and others shut down for walk-in public.
Updated: Nov. 13, 2020 at 7:44 PM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
Ottumwa, Fairfield, and Davis County schools experience strain from COVID, and two move their students virtual as COVID-19 cases and positivity rates rise.
Updated: Nov. 12, 2020 at 5:00 AM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
Take what you need, give what you can.
Updated: Nov. 12, 2020 at 3:00 AM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
Central Park is adorned with flags on Veteran's Day.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2020 at 7:10 PM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
The Board ran canvassed the votes for Election Day, as well as other Wapello County business.
Updated: Nov. 3, 2020 at 6:00 AM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
Maharishi students donate food to Fairfield's Little Free Pantries as part of their Act of Kidness month.
Updated: Oct. 30, 2020 at 9:39 PM CDT
|By Eric Monaghan
Buxton, Iowa was abandoned in the 1920s. But did all their residents leave? What mysteries could lie in these ruins? KYOU finds out.
Updated: Oct. 28, 2020 at 6:00 AM CDT
|By Eric Monaghan
Two families share with KYOU how their students have been learning virtually.
Updated: Oct. 23, 2020 at 5:43 PM CDT
|By Eric Monaghan
The Iowa Democrats tour around Iowa encouraging voting early and the merits of their candidates.
Updated: Oct. 21, 2020 at 7:00 AM CDT
|By Eric Monaghan
Ottumwa's City Council decides to move forward with another 10-year contract with the local Bridge City Sanitation over the Urbandale-based Sparta Waste Services.
Updated: Oct. 21, 2020 at 6:00 AM CDT
|By Eric Monaghan
Democratic Senate Candidate Theresa Greenfield visited Ottumwa to tour small businesses in Hotel Ottumwa.
Updated: Oct. 20, 2020 at 6:00 AM CDT
|By Eric Monaghan
Indian Hills takes another victory in the Fuel Friend-sy showdown against Ottumwa Schools.
Updated: Oct. 20, 2020 at 6:00 AM CDT
|By Eric Monaghan
Centerville Schools host public forum to hear criticism about their athletic facility renovation plans.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2020 at 6:00 AM CDT
|By Eric Monaghan
Students across the Ottumwa District planted trees as part of a Trees Forever initiative.
Updated: Oct. 15, 2020 at 6:00 AM CDT
|By Eric Monaghan
Dave Davis and Mike Davidson both run for the position of Davis County Sheriff.
Updated: Oct. 12, 2020 at 8:17 PM CDT
|By Eric Monaghan
A sixth Little Free Pantry is set up in Fairfield to give to those in need.
Updated: Oct. 7, 2020 at 5:32 PM CDT
|By Eric Monaghan
The two schools face off to see who can raise the most money from gas sales.
Updated: Oct. 5, 2020 at 7:22 PM CDT
|By Eric Monaghan
Ottumwa Fire Department celebrates Fire Prevention Week by giving out tips for kitchen and household safety.
Updated: Oct. 2, 2020 at 3:51 PM CDT
|By Eric Monaghan
Ottumwa and Albia Schools Update Their Safety Plan in Response to the State's Guidelines
Updated: Sep. 30, 2020 at 6:00 AM CDT
|By Eric Monaghan
The school district plans to reduce property tax rate and taking an average of 3% from income taxes.