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6 days ago | 
uppermichiganssource.com | John Redfield
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - As Easter approaches, the UMT crew took some time to engage in festive activities. While a Marquette band showcased its trippy Psychedelic music. On Friday’s episode of Upper Michigan Today, John Redfield and Tia Trudgeon attempt to get to know each other more by playing This or That. Synthesizer Mind Travel featuring Andrew Sandell, Geno Rocco and George B.W. join the show to talk about the origins of their band, the music they produce and the instruments they play.
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1 week ago | 
uppermichiganssource.com | John Redfield
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Northern Michigan University is getting ready for Earth Day with a week full of activities for faculty and students to participate in. On Thursday’s episode of Upper Michigan Today, John Redfield and Tia Trudgeon visited campus to showcase the events different departments have in store for that week. Tia and John speak to organizers for a host of events taking place including one at the Ore Dock event, the Water Is Life Festival, a shoe drive, and a campus “stuff” swap.
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Oct 13, 2024 | 
ktvo.com | John Redfield
OTTUMWA, Iowa — The Ottumwa office of The Salvation Army is not closing after concerns grew over a Facebook post stating it was. Viewers told KTVO early Friday morning that a post made by the organization that services would no longer be available at the location. The post has since been removed. KTVO reached out to The Salvation Army's regional office in Nebraska.
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Oct 4, 2024 | 
ktvo.com | John Redfield
OTTUMWA, Iowa — Rippling Waters in Ottumwa hosted a grand opening for a newly built house located on the west side of town on Thursday. The 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home is now move-in ready but despite the current high prices in the housing market, Holly Berg, Executive Director of Rippling Waters, explains how this home is designed to be more affordable for first-time homebuyers. "So, this house is definitely doing it through the homes for Iowa program," said Berg.
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Sep 10, 2024 | 
ktvo.com | John Redfield
ELDON, Iowa — Since switching from a five-day to a four-day school week three years ago, the Cardinal Community School District has seen notable improvements in several key areas. Superintendent James Craig emphasizes that the change has resulted in increased student engagement and teacher retention. "The original reason it was put into place was to try to give us a better chance at recruiting and retaining teachers and it's done that," saidCraig.
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Sep 2, 2024 | 
ktvo.com | John Redfield
FAIRFIELD, IOWA — The Fairfield Community School District is working to pass a bond that would lead to an increase in property taxes for residents in the area. The bond aims to secure funding for the construction of a new middle school, addressing the district's need for modern facilities to accommodate growing student enrollment and provide updated learning environments. Zach Wigle, the superintendent of Fairfield school district explains what the district is asking from residents.
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Aug 23, 2024 | 
ktvo.com | John Redfield
CENTERVILLE, Iowa — On Thursday, Indian Hills Community College in Centerville celebrated the grand opening of their new Irma W. Winslow Education Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. This facility aims to provide students with a modern and dynamic learning environment. President Matt Thompson emphasized the various opportunities the center will provide for students. "Anything from nursing to welding technology, industrial maintenance technology, commercial truck driving," said Thompson.
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Aug 22, 2024 | 
ktvo.com | John Redfield
OTTUMWA, Iowa — The Counseling and Prevention Resource Center at Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa recently received two grants totaling $6,850 from Be the Light-Ottumwa. These funds will enable the center to acquire essential resources to support students dealing with mental health concerns. Amanda Seemann, the center's director, emphasizes some of the equipment purchased with the grant money. "We have bought hammocks for outside" said Seemann. "We bought these egg-swinging, hanging chairs.
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Jul 22, 2024 | 
ktvo.com | John Redfield
OTTUMWA, Iowa — As RAGBRAI approaches, excitement is building in Ottumwa for the event next Thursday. However, the Ottumwa Police Department has a significant task ahead, ensuring the safety of the thousands of people expected to flood the city that night. "We've been planning for several months, said Lieutenant Jason Bell, Ottumwa police department. "All of our staff that we have in the department is going to be working that day.
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Jun 7, 2024 | 
ktvo.com | John Redfield
OTTUMWA, Iowa — In Ottumwa, the U.S. Postal Service’s ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ food drive demonstrated the impact of community involvement in improving the lives of others. Focused on combating food insecurity, the initiative collected more food than anticipated. "We're doing good, though compared to last year," said Randall Lien, Stamp Out Hunger Coordinator. "Last year we had 2,000 pounds of food, plus some money donated. This year we had 3,000 pounds of food plus money donated.
