Salem, IA

Richard Eugene Johnson, age 83, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at his home. He was born on March 10, 1943, in Adel, Iowa, to Richard Joseph Johnson and Irlene (Sweet) Johnson. On September 17, 2021, Richard married Betty Lou Davidson in Delta, Colorado. Together they shared a life filled with […] The post Richard Eugene Johnson appeared first on Ozark Radio News.

The matchup between 80-year-old Sen. Ed Markey, who is seeking reelection, and 47-year-old Rep. Seth Moulton from Salem is not your typical 2026 Democratic primary.

Salem residents will vote September 22 to fill a vacant seat on the City Council. The vacancy was created after the council accepted Blaten Kennedy’s resignation August 4. Kennedy resigned […]

On Saturday, August 15, 2026, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a motor vehicle accident hit-and-run at 1465 Salem Road. The offending vehicle was described as a […]

The City of Salem features new signage greeting visitors to the small town and now boasts a new sign for the Lewelling Quaker Museum.  Salem Old Settlers is August 28-30 […]

Marylin Darleen Shelledy, 86, of Salem, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Park Place Elder Care in Mt. Pleasant. Burial will be at Spencer Cemetery in Stockport, and per […] The post Marylin Darleen Shelledy appeared first on Ottumwa Radio.

Richard “Dick” Myers, 67, of Salem died Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Dick was born on September 1, 1958, in Mount Pleasant the […]

Clyde E. Milks, 72, of Salem, died Saturday, August 15, 2026 at New London Specialty Care.  Arrangements are pending at Elliott Chapel, New London.

Three people were arrested following an early-morning disturbance outside Salem. The Henry County Sheriff’s Office received an E911 call shortly before 1 a.m. Thursday from a residence in the 1700 […]

 Stephanie Cecile Hymes, 43, of Fort Madison, Iowa, formerly of Salem, Iowa, passed away at 10:34 a.m. Sunday, August 9, 2026 at her home. She was born on June 16, […]