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Jake Paul Enters WBA's Cruiserweight Rankings, Making Him Eligible for Title Shot

Jake Paul · Ottumwa

Jake Paul Enters WBA's Cruiserweight Rankings, Making Him Eligible for Title Shot

61% Center coverage: 56 sources

The WBA’s decision reflects Paul’s incredible financial potential more than his fighting resume, which still largely consists of fellow YouTubers and mixed martial artists as his opponents.See the Story

Napheesa Collier and Caitlin Clark Chosen as Captains of WNBA All-Star Game by Fan Vote

Magic Johnson · Ottumwa

Napheesa Collier and Caitlin Clark Chosen as Captains of WNBA All-Star Game by Fan Vote

51% Center coverage: 49 sources

Napheesa Collier and Caitlin Clark will lead as captains in the WNBA All-Star Game, set for July 19 in Indianapolis.See the Story

He Pioneered the Cellphone. It Changed How People Around the World Talk to Each Other — and Don’t

Innovation · Ottumwa

He Pioneered the Cellphone. It Changed How People Around the World Talk to Each Other — and Don’t

53% Center coverage: 38 sources

DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) — Dick Tracy got an atom-powered two-way wrist radio in 1946. Marty Cooper never forgot it. The Chicago boy became a star engineer who ran Motorola’s research and development arm when the hometown telecommunications titan was locked in a 1970s corporate battle to invent the portable phone. Cooper rejected AT&T’s wager on the car phone, betting that America wanted to feel like Dick Tracy, armed with “a device that was an exte…See the Story

Music History Is Littered with Projects Planned, Anticipated, Even Completed — and Then Scrapped

65% Center coverage: 34 sources

By DAVID BAUDER, AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The idea that Bruce Springsteen wrote, recorded and ultimately shelved entire albums of music may seem odd to the casual listener. Why put yourself through all that work for nothing? Yet “lost albums” are embedded in music industry lore. Some were literally lost. Some remained unfinished or unreleased because of tragedy, shortsighted executives or creators who were perfectionist — or had s…Bruce Springsteen · Ottumwa See the Story

Prep baseball: Bulldogs shut out East to wrap up Iowa Alliance play

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OTTUMWA — The message was obviously received.Hamilton Bulldogs · Ottumwa Read Article

Prep baseball: Bulldogs suffer soggy stunner to Davenport Central

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

OTTUMWA — First it was Davenport Central that got the best of the Ottumwa baseball team.Hamilton Bulldogs · Ottumwa Read Article

Greiner named Ottumwa Rotary Club president for 2025-26

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OTTUMWA — Shea Greiner has been named president of the Ottumwa Rotary Club for the 2025-26 term, succeeding Bridge View Center Executive Director Scott Hallgren, who recently completed his year of service in the role.Ottumwa · Ottumwa Read Article

Editorial - Ottuma (Iowa) Courier: Protest is sacred part of American democracy

The following editorial was originally written by the Ottumwa (Iowa) Courier Editorial Board and published in The Press-Republican of Plattsburgh:Ottumwa · Ottumwa Read Article

This week's Iowa layoffs and more working news you can use

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This week’s working news you can use: Ajai Long studied at Ottumwa Job Corps. She said the program was an important part of finding her independence and financial stability. (Photo courtesy Ajai Long) Job Corps cuts hurt Iowa’s employment: Despite its success, Ottumwa Job Corps—which offers free education and vocational training for at-risk youth ages 16 to 24—is among the 99 programs the Trump Administration is shutting down. The closure elimi…Layoffs · Ottumwa Read Article

Council amends fines for animal offenses

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OTTUMWA — In the wake of amending an ordinance regarding animals within the city, the Ottumwa City Council unanimously adopted a new schedule of fines regarding animals during Tuesday's meeting at Bridge View Center.Ottumwa · Ottumwa Read Article

County begins restructure of secondary roads department

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OTTUMWA — A slight restructuring of the secondary roads department began Tuesday as the Wapello County Board of Supervisors approved job descriptions for a working foreman and an assistant engineer within the department.Ottumwa · Ottumwa Read Article

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