Farmington News

City under siege. That's the way Ottumwans felt 15 years ago in July 1993, when the Des Moines River gushed over its banks.

"I went from filling sandbags to stop bullets to filling sandbags to stop a river," said Ryan Rider of rural Farmington, who is on leave with the Army's 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, N.C., and who ...

Mike and Carolyn Bell of Ogallala, Neb., announce the birth of a son, Conner Michael, born March 9 at Ogallala Community Hospital. via Hillsboro Free Press

“They (volunteers) put so much time and effort in helping to run the trains. I thought it would be nice if they could come here at least once a year and play trains. And of course the public really enjoyed it.”

Thirteen years after its opening, Minerville and its railroad company, The Fort Madison, Farmington & Western Railroad Inc., will be sold at a public auction June 16 and 17. via Hawk Eye

Superintendent declines to say why. By DARCIE HOENIG dhoenig@thehawkeye.com FARMINGTON -- Harmony High School history and physical education instructor Dennis Benson has been placed on administrative leave. via Hawk Eye

“Heavy traffic will destroy some of these roads in pretty short order”

The expression 'You can't get there from here' has taken on new meaning this winter for people living along Iowa's gravel roads. via Des Moines Register

Joe Benedict/Staff Writer Several county residents were on hand at the Lee County Supervisors meeting on Tuesday to express concern about a possible ordinance to make people holding controlled burns call local ... via Daily Democrat

Joe Benedict/Staff Writer Perhaps saving energy for a week's worth of budget sessions, the Lee County Supervisors regular meeting Tuesday at the South Lee County courthouse in Keokuk only covered a few topics. via Daily Democrat

“I was still 19 when I got out of the service. I joined for the duration of the war and six months, went in in '44 and got out in '46”

Students filled the gym of Harmony High School in Farmington, Iowa for their annual Veterans Day assembly. via KTVO Kirksville

Larry Hagedon received 54 votes. Elected to fill a vacant city council seat was Karen Stinson, 137. via Golden Triangle Media.com

High school volleyball enters tournament play at 7 p.m. today with Class 1-A district semifinals. via Des Moines Register

“We really haven't had too many signs of anything that has given us cause for concern”

Sunday is an anniversary no one wanted to observe. It has been a difficult year for Bonaparte and the surrounding area. via Ottumwa Courier

The Villages of Van Buren will host the newly expanded Scenic Drive Festival Oct. via The Ottumwa Courier