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: Apr. 21, 2021 at 10:34 PM CDT
|By Eric Monaghan
A father searches for a men's shelter for his drug-addicted son. But everywhere he looks, the answer is no. He says his son is running out of time.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2021 at 10:44 PM CDT
|By Eric Monaghan
The amendment deals with COVID-19 expenses and CARES act funding.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2021 at 9:00 PM CDT
|By Eric Monaghan
Ottumwa's City Council reviews the last year of COVID, approves a bridge inspection, a grant for the historic 131 East Main Street, and Mayor Lazio talks about the benefits of the American Rescue Plan for Ottumwa.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2021 at 9:29 PM CDT
|By Eric Monaghan
Bibby was found guilty on all five counts and is sentenced to 60 years. Cook was found guilty on four of those counts, sentenced to 35 years.
Updated: Apr. 16, 2021 at 9:00 PM CDT
|By Eric Monaghan
With 52 students enrolled in its new virtual learning program, the district will be looking at how to feasible teach them.
Updated: Apr. 15, 2021 at 12:14 AM CDT
|By Eric Monaghan
With the health care job in need, the new health simulation lab can accommodate many students. The college hopes that will turn out health care providers into the region.
Updated: Apr. 13, 2021 at 9:19 PM CDT
|By Eric Monaghan
An Indian Hills Community College vaccine clinic cancelled, and 100 Bloomfield doses are postponed in light of the recent Johnson and Johnson vaccine news.
Updated: Apr. 12, 2021 at 9:03 PM CDT
|By Eric Monaghan
A lowered property tax rate, low Ottumwa Online enrollment, and facility updates for Evans Middle School and Ottumwa High School headlined Monday night's board meeting.
Updated: Apr. 9, 2021 at 6:23 PM CDT
|By Eric Monaghan
500 doses of the Moderna vaccine will be available at Evans Middle School on Saturday morning.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2021 at 7:06 PM CDT
|By Eric Monaghan
The rally is to draw attention to the For the People act currently passing through U.S. Senate.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2021 at 10:22 PM CDT
|By Eric Monaghan
Updates on Make Ottumwa Shine, the Human Rights Commission, and starting contract bids for the airport runway reconstruction and raising the north river wall.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2021 at 9:40 PM CDT
|By Eric Monaghan
The apartment style dorm is set to open in November.
Updated: Apr. 2, 2021 at 5:58 AM CDT
|By Eric Monaghan
Nearly $8000 from JBS to Ottumwa Fire's Sparky Claus program
Updated: Apr. 1, 2021 at 7:01 PM CDT
|By Eric Monaghan
A fire damages an Eldon home Thursday morning.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2021 at 10:35 PM CDT
|By Eric Monaghan
Miller-Meeks' and Hart's campaigns share heated words over contested election
Updated: Mar. 29, 2021 at 8:23 PM CDT
|By Eric Monaghan
The date is set for May 30th at Bridge View Center, after last year's delayed graduation. Other highlights from the board meeting include: an approval of the 2021 Fiscal Budget, and starting a new athletic conference "is a go."
Updated: Mar. 25, 2021 at 9:42 PM CDT
|By Eric Monaghan
Day Three of the trial of Michael Bibby and Dalton Cook hears from police witnesses during the shootout.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2021 at 9:15 PM CDT
|By Eric Monaghan
Witness testimonies and opening statements on the second day of the Michael Bibby and Dalton Cook trial.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2021 at 10:14 PM CDT
|By Eric Monaghan
The 2022 Fiscal Budget will see a decrease in property tax levy with an overall increase in available funds.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2021 at 9:49 PM CDT
|By Eric Monaghan
The school district’s plan is to ready the revamped Market on Main for use by the start of the 2021 school year.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2021 at 9:45 PM CDT
|By Eric Monaghan
Briefs and answers to the Committee on House Administration's questions are the next steps taken in resolving the contested District 2 seat.
Updated: Mar. 18, 2021 at 10:53 PM CDT
|By Eric Monaghan
Thursday was Ottumwa Regional Airport's new director's first day in the position. KYOU spoke with him about his priorities for the city airport.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2021 at 11:13 PM CDT
|By Eric Monaghan
They say due to increased drunken driving, there will be increased Sheriff patrols on the night of Saint Patrick's Day.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2021 at 11:05 PM CDT
|By Eric Monaghan
An approval of the 2022 Fiscal Budget, setting up a regional office for Rep. Miller-Meeks, and a preview of the Bridgeview Center's 2020
Updated: Mar. 15, 2021 at 10:44 PM CDT
|By Eric Monaghan
The City Administrator says a regional office would help Ottumwans with federal agencies like taxes, veteran healthcare, or passports.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2021 at 8:49 PM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
The first in the region, Centerville's esports program will try to include students who don't participate in sports or fine arts.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2021 at 8:41 PM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
A smoke alarm's battery should be changed annually, and Ottumwa's Fire Department says Daylight Savings is the perfect time.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2021 at 8:38 PM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
A trash fire spread quickly after wind blew the fire into nearby tall grass.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2021 at 9:45 AM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
A partnership between counties, Iowa South hopes to bring in new talent and boost the current businesses and industries.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2021 at 9:28 PM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
Needing another week to finish up the first priority group of individuals 65 and older, Wapello County Public Health gives their scope for IDPH's new vaccine authorization group.
Local Public Health clinics shares information about latest vaccine availability for new eligibility
Updated: Mar. 6, 2021 at 12:08 AM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
Local public health clinics give timelines on when people 64 or younger with severe health conditions might be able to get the vaccine.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2021 at 11:33 PM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
Ottumwa's Regional Airport's FBO is in the hands of the city. City Administrator Phil Rath previews what that could look like.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2021 at 6:33 AM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
Ottumwa's City Council looks at part time firefighters among other agenda items at Tuesday night's City Council meeting.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2021 at 10:04 PM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
PPEL Funds for three districts and appointing board members in two.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2021 at 6:36 AM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
Ottumwa's City Council sets the date for March 16th at 5:30 pm.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2021 at 8:34 PM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
The City of Ottumwa will clean three cemeteries beginning on March 1st.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2021 at 9:22 PM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
Ottumwa Schools looks to next school year to implement their Ottumwa Online program: an open enrollment virtual program available to any students in Iowa.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2021 at 10:59 PM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
Replacing a firefighter resignation, the Ottumwa Fire Department looks to hire someone quickly.
Updated: Feb. 23, 2021 at 6:25 AM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
Two fire emergencies during the cold snap related to the weather.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2021 at 10:13 PM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
Closing on Market on Main, leaving the CIML, and more at the school board meeting Monday evening.
Updated: Feb. 19, 2021 at 10:30 PM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
Ottumwa Schools sees 170 staff recieving their first dose of vaccines.
Updated: Feb. 18, 2021 at 12:00 AM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
Indian Hills' nurse Sadie Monaghan shares her experience getting the Moderna vaccine, including motivation and side effects.
Updated: Feb. 17, 2021 at 6:34 AM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
A levy tax drop, the return of the Babe Ruth World Series, ending City Sponsored Events like craft shows, approving an auction of abandoned items, and a 90 day suspension on rental inspections.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2021 at 9:41 PM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
Seniors in rural areas can schedule appointments for a local clinic to give out the vaccine in March.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2021 at 6:33 AM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
The City Council will look at auctioning off items abandoned by the First National Bank's former owner.
Updated: Feb. 12, 2021 at 8:22 AM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
Prairie Hills Assisted Living holds drive thru event for Valentine's Day.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2021 at 6:32 AM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
10-15 Transit offers free rides to get the COVID-19 vaccine
Updated: Feb. 10, 2021 at 10:13 AM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
Overhead sprinkler pipe bursts, sending 18,000 gallons of water onto Canteen.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2021 at 5:01 AM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
A third moritorium on housing inspections due to concerns of COVID-19.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2021 at 8:05 PM CST
|By Eric Monaghan
Shorter hours for Ottumwa's Test Iowa Clinic