Chief Canto took over Ottumwa’s Fire Department late December. He has 33-years of experience working in five states before coming to Iowa. Canto has experience coordinating the operations for ...

Due to high winds and dry conditions, especially on the ground, a burn ban has been instituted for all of Wapello County indefinitely.

When winter transitions to spring, the Tri-State area sees really windy conditions, and this can lead to natural cover fires.

Officials in Wapello County are exploring options to make EMS an essential service, requiring a voter-approved levy, as ...