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Wednesday, September 28, 2011  Two Ottumwa residents, Laurenn Elaine Beach, 19, and John Paul Miller, 31 of Ottumwa are facing drug charges in Des Moines County.

Thursday, August 18, 2011  An investigation is underway after the body of a heartland woman was found in some woods in southeast Iowa.

Thursday, August 11, 2011  Property owners catch thieves red-handed.

Tuesday, August 09, 2011  The driver told police that she remembers striking at least one vehicle after a deer ran out in front of her and a lightning bolt struck near her

Thursday, May 26, 2011  Scott Beach and Jan Beach were cited last week for knowingly permitting criminal activity on licensed premises.

Thursday, March 10, 2011  Darryl Shaw has been charged with possession with intent to delivery

Friday, January 14, 2011  Darren Taeger filed the lawsuit last year, alleging false arrest, assault and violation of due process.

Tuesday, December 14, 2010  Shots were fired during the chase.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010  Firefighters have found a man dead inside a burning home in Mediapolis in southeast Iowa.

Friday, August 06, 2010  A Danville man has been charged with animal torture after authorities say he hanged his family cat from the ceiling.

Tuesday, July 27, 2010  Authorities are investigating a tug boat operator's discovery of a body in the Mississippi River north of Burlington.

Wednesday, June 30, 2010  The trial of a Burlington man accused of burning down his house has been delayed.

Tuesday, December 01, 2009  An off-duty Des Moines County Sheriff's Office deputy was beaten by the father of a driver when he tried to report a car accident in a parking lot.

Sunday, April 12, 2009  Des Moines County Sheriff's Office deputy Robert Purdy says he pulled over the speeding car on U.S. Hwy. 34 at about 5:30 a.m. on Saturday.