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