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Southeast Iowa couple creates the little free library Stories for Mayzie in honor of daughter (opens the original)
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BLOOMFIELD, Iowa - A Southeast Iowa couple is channeling their grief into a community project with the goal of sharing their love of reading with others. Like many couples, Erika and Ricky Wilson were thrilled when Erika became pregnant with their daughter Mayzie, and were excited to share their love of reading with her. However, on Aug. 10 of 2026, Mayzie was stillborn, changing their lives forever. Erika says a friend suggested the little library to her not long after. “One of my best friends
Ottumwa welcomes back VIVA Ottumwa Latino Festival over the weekend (opens the original)
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OTTUMWA, Iowa - The VIVA Ottumwa Latino Festival returned on Saturday after a two-year hiatus. Event organizers say they chose to pause the event these past couple of years, because of the political climate and the possibility of ICE raids. However, they say with things seeming more stable, they felt better about hosting the festival again this year, especially since Latino community members missed it. Members of Ottumwaâs Haitian and Marshallese communities also participated in the festival,
Ceremony held in Ottumwa in honor of first responders and victims of 9/11 attacks (opens the original)
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OTTUMWA, Iowa - On Friday, Ottumwa community members honored those who responded to, lost their lives or lost a loved one during the 9/11 attacks. Held outside City Hall, the ceremony also honored current first responders, including members of the military and healthcare workers. Community leaders, a pastor and Iowa State Representative Hans Wilz spoke about the sacrifices made 25 years ago and how thousands more first responders have lost their lives because of World Trade Center-related illnes
18-year-old organizes remembrance event honoring Charlie Kirk in Ottumwa (opens the original)
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OTTUMWA, Iowa - Community members gathered on the evening of Sept. 10 at Central Park to honor the life of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk â and it was all organized by an 18-year-old. A year ago, the 31-year-old Kirk was assassinated while debating with students on a Utah college campus, leaving behind a wife and two children. Event organizer Riley Tracy says Kirk inspired himself and others by being able to connect with a younger audience in a unique way, saying Kirk emphasized
Healthcare workers, first responders and teachers now eligible to be featured on Hometown Hero banners in downtown Ottumwa (opens the original)
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OTTUMWA, Iowa - Ottumwa residents are probably familiar with the Hometown Hero banners featuring local veterans throughout the downtown area. Soon, though, other professions will be joining the list of heroes. Main Street Ottumwa representatives announced during the city's most recent city council meeting that healthcare workers, first responders and teachers will be eligible to be featured on a banner. There are 70 poles the banners can hang from; the plan is to add 35 new banners this coming y
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