It was 4 a.m. on a recent Saturday morning when Centerville Police Sgt. Robert Houser killed the engine to his 2019 Durango police cruiser.
Thursday, December 12, 2019
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Ahead of a Monday meeting that will discuss the city’s removal of a nativity scene from its property, more than 600 have signed an online petition requesting it be restored to the courthouse lawn.
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
A $50,000 payout has enticed nearly a dozen Centerville School District employees to retire early.
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The Indian Hills campus in Centerville will create a new program, thanks to a state grant.
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
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Hundreds of comments were posted Monday and Tuesday with many chastising a decision to remove a nativity scene that had been placed on the courthouse lawn.
OTTUMWA — Revenues for Indian Hills Community College dropped a little more than 2 percent in the 2019 fiscal year, according to an audit report released by the State Auditor’s Office.
Monday, December 09, 2019
A prosecutor is requesting that the bond for a Moulton man accused of attempted murder be increased.
Friday, December 06, 2019
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Third and fourth grade students from the Centerville Community School District gathered on stage Thursday at Simon Estes Auditorium to perform several holiday tunes. The round of Christmastime concerts continued Thursday with the fourth and fifth grade students performing at Simon Estes Audi…
Thursday, December 05, 2019
Sponsored for the fourth year by the Moravia Community Betterment committee, this year’s Tour of Homes has been reinvented.
Wastewater treatment facilities in Centerville are due for an upgrade, but the cost is expected to have minimal, if any impact, to the city’s sewer bills.
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MOULTON — A Moulton man has been charged with attempted murder after law enforcement said he shot another man in the head Wednesday night. The victim is reportedly in stable condition.
Wednesday, December 04, 2019
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Central Elementary School's kindergarten and first grade classes spread some holiday cheer Tuesday with their annual winter concert at Simon Estes Auditorium.
A judge went against a sentencing recommendation included in a plea agreement in a child endangerment case involving the death of an 11-month-old child in Centerville earlier this year.
Monday, December 02, 2019
The Appanoose County Board of Supervisors terminated an employee who handled information technology, zoning and geographical information after a human resources investigation.
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A new jail and law enforcement center could be brought to a vote as soon as March. The new proposal will trim back the bed count and also be funded through local sales tax revenues, thus not raising property taxes.
Friday, November 29, 2019
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The region’s farmers are feeling relief after a difficult growing season, but manmade factors cast an ominous cloud over the rural economy.
Thursday, November 28, 2019
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
The woman who was severely injured in an Appanoose County accident last week has since died, authorities confirmed Tuesday.
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A judge found a Centerville man guilty of two felonies, but acquitted him of attempted murder, in a police officer assault case.
Monday, November 25, 2019
Snowfall that could top eight inches on Tuesday is expected to mostly target northwest Iowa, and leave southeastern Iowa with little more than a dusting if anything.
Thursday, November 21, 2019
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Three new faces joined the Centerville Community School Board Monday for the district’s regular and organizational meeting.
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With a generous donation from Mr. and Mrs. Brad Wardlow, and a matching contribution from the MercyOne Centerville Auxiliary as well as a gift from the Appanoose County Heart Association, MercyOne Centerville Medical Center purchased a new exercise bike for the Cardiac Rehabilitation service.
Centerville police say a boarded-up home that had caught fire in 2017 was burglarized Wednesday afternoon.
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
The City of Centerville will continue to support the local Main Street Centerville organization.
The results of races that crossed county lines were approved in a second tier canvass of results Monday by the Appanoose County Board of Supervisors.
Monday, November 18, 2019
A Moulton woman was seriously injured following a Monday morning rollover east of Centerville.
Nine from the area joined four others traveling along with Don Gier, owner of Smokin’ Hot in Centerville, to Washington, D.C. on Nov. 9. They attended a pro-vaping rally at the capitol, which included a flyover by President Donald Trump. Nearly 5,000 attended the rally in protest of vaping r…
Lance Roorda announced Monday that he is running for the Iowa Senate in 2020.
Friday, November 15, 2019
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ALBIA — Barbara Pasa will spend the rest of her life in prison.
Thursday, November 14, 2019
On Tuesday, the Appanoose County Board of Supervisors approved the election results from Nov. 5.
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Main Street Centerville was awarded a $75,000 grant for their “Putting back the Ritz“ project. The funds, along with a local match, will fund a significant stabilization project on the square building.
Appanoose Community Care Services has decided to put together a program to provide the elderly in our community with Christmas gifts. The program will be called “Adopt a Grandparent.” A tree will located at the care services’ office with tags providing gender, age, and items they wish for. O…
RMA presents donation to Appanoose Vets
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
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Barbara Pasa faces sentencing following a jury conviction for murder and arson on Friday. On the same day, judge will hear arguments in a motion by her lawyers for a new trial.
Monday, November 11, 2019
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The Centerville Community School District on Friday held their annual Veterans Day assembly in the Lakeview Gymnasium. The assembly is attended by students district wide, with those in other buildings being bused in to attend the service. The assembly featured Dan Maeder, the battalion comma…
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The hum and noise of power generators, once more common in northern Centerville, has been replaced this month with sounds of clanging metal and bulldozers.
Friday, November 08, 2019
MOULTON — A bus driver was cited after a Wednesday morning bus crash injured a student.
Wednesday, November 06, 2019
The Centerville City Council approved its first budget amendment Monday.
The county approved the low-bidder for a major crack sealing project on county highways.
A write-in candidate appears to have won the Mystic mayor’s race against another candidate on the ballot.
Three candidates emerged victorious Tuesday in a five-person field for Seymour School Board.
The three incumbents on the ballot for the at-large seats on the Moulton-Udell School Board won Tuesday.
The Cincinnati City Council will see one new face following Tuesday’s elections.
Election turnout for local schools appears higher following Tuesday’s election, the first time city and school decision makers were voted for on the same night.
Tuesday, November 05, 2019
Unofficial results show a two-way tie between candidates for one of the open Moravia Council seats that was hotly contested Tuesday.
Appanoose County citizens overwhelmingly supported the renewal of the EMS income surtax levy, which provides funding to local first responders.
One of two incumbents won re-election to the Centerville Community School District Board of Education, with three new faces joining the board.
Tuesday’s vote counting showed that Darrin Hamilton was elected narrowly to a third term to the Centerville City Council, defeating challenger Scott Buban.
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Results of local elections on Nov. 5, 2019. Polls close at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, and results will be reported below as they are tallied.
Monday, November 04, 2019
Moulton-Udell Student of the Week
Thursday, October 31, 2019
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